Hello to all my stitching buddies!
Long time no blog....*again*. I'm rearranging my life, so perhaps soon, blogging will be more frequent with more things of value to show you all. I know I've been mighty sparse on the stitching and blogging for the last many months, but fingers crossed and God willing things will be a'changin' round here.
What I have to share with you today is...
my recent finish of a
Love Quilts square for a darling little boy
Andrew. I couldn't resist after seeing his big brown eyes, plus I had a pattern in mind for his
"kids being kids" theme. I know my own boys do this
A LOT, so I figured maybe Mr. Andrew knew a little about this too. Please let me present Andrew's Quilt Square:
"Boys and Bugs"
Designer: Country Cottage Needleworks ~ Nikki Leeman
Stitched with DMC conversion of my own making
Stitched on 14 ct. white aida
copyright 2008 CCN
I think....
that it turned out nicely and am anxious to send it in. However, before I do that I have another square to stitch for Andrew, his theme stalled for a bit and there was one spot left for many days and I asked if I could stitch a second square for his quilt. The good ladies at Love Quilts agreed so, I'm pulling a pattern and thread later on today to get started on my second square for Andrew. I believe in a post late last year, I wrote that I was hoping to stitch 4 squares per year for Love Quilts, because it was such a wonderful cause. Well friends...that soon went out the window....as most things do where I am involved. Moderation is not in my vocabulary apparently as Andrew's square is the 6th square I've stitched for Love Quilts since December. I read these children's biography, I look into their eyes in their photo and.....I'm. just. plain. sunk. I know that yes, I have to stitch on Aida. And I know a large percentage of people dislike aida. I do too. I know that it is "kiddie" themes and that these sorts of themes do not appeal to most. But in my own opinion (and defense), stitching on something - be it fabric or design - that I wouldn't necessarily choose is part of the process. To give and give with the heart, I think it should hurt a little, or be a little untasteful. A little struggle on my part, to bring happiness to someone that is struggling in their life, well it just makes good sense to me - because these kids sure didn't choose their disease, did they?
And all this square stitching eventually leads to finished quilts! And I know these have to bring a little comfort, a little warmth, a little love and big smiles to little faces. Here's the first three quilts that I've stitched for:
my square is the very last one in the second row
Little House Needleworks "Believe" princess
my square is the very last square in the second row
Little House Needleworks "Dog House Sampler"
my square is the second square in the third row
the Mama and baby dolphin by Dimensions
Beautiful quilts for beautiful kids! I'm glad I was able to be a contributor to the big picture in a very small way. Heck these quilts bring smiles to my face :)
Speaking of kids....
Here's some recent pictures of my brood doing the things they like to do best...hanging out and playing.
Katie and her "homies" (as she calls them)
when I was in school they were just "friends" or "pals"
Ian (on rock) and Jake (with plastic gun) playing on "the rock" at our neighbor's house...
Ellie on "the rock" which is a popular play destination apparently...
the boots need to be thrown in the trash (look at the toes) but they are good "stoppers" when she's on her scooter...so she says (and I can see every time I look at those pitiful toes)
Ok my dear friends....
that's all I got for you today! Aren't you glad? :)
Until next time....
I'll be keeping my hands to work and my heart to God!
Hugs and love to each and every one of YOU,
