"We often take for granted, the very things that deserve our Gratitude"
Photo in Eastern Colorado
and now... my Crumb problem
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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Gratitude 20 and I have a crumb problem
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Monday, November 18, 2024
Gratitude 18 and Crumb Blocks
Opening your eyes to more of the world around you can deeply enhance your gratitude.
This was in Rocky Mountain National Park, after a great hike - and those are my husbands feet, He was threatening to throw me in so I took out my camera so he would remember he didn't want to replace it.
I got a wild idea... I have a scrap box at the side of my sewing table. For some reason I decided it was time to sort it. I think It might have had to do with the fact that my husband wanted to move some panels.... and I didn't want to - so I had to look busy.
I found enough Greens or greenish looking fabrics to make 14 - 8 1/2 inch crumb blocks!!
and then I saw a stack of things in a cubby. Note to self - NEVER LOOK IN THE CUBBY!
I have more orphan blocks...
Happy Monday!
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Sunday, November 17, 2024
Gratitude 17
Develop an Attitude of Gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step towards achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.
This was one of my favorite hikes in the Rockies.
and also - I am really bad at knowing dates, My life is more like to-so lists - so number these posts is really making my brain work hard
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Gratitude 16
Feeling Gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. - W Ward
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Friday, November 15, 2024
Gratitude 15, Framed 9 Patch and!! Finished!!! ( Or not) Friday!
Gratitude is the sign of Noble Souls - Aesop
Photo taken in Indiana
On to my Finish!!!
I got this little Framed 9 patch quilted up and bound!!
I feel like on a bit of a *clean out* mission. Making sure that things I have laying around are getting finished, and Hopefully out into the world. I used a really fluffy flannel on the back.
That being said - I do a TON of QOV's. I take a TON to Hospice, I have some listed for sale on my Etsy site.. what are some other options? suggestions?
And of course - I try to label them all, at least with my first name and state.....
Don't forget to label your quilts - I like using this pen, it does not wash out ;-)
Now tell us what you have been up to? What are you working on? what did you get finished? What kinds of dessert are you planning for Thanksgiving????
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Thursday, November 14, 2024
Gratitude 14
Gratitude for the present moment, and the fullness of life now is the true prosperity - E Tolle
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Gratitude 13 and Hats
Things you can give and still keep are: your word, a smile, and a Grateful Heart
You might remember a few years ago my friend M reached out to see if she could find some people to help her knit hats? Well - you know crafters know crafters who know even more crafters. And these are three that I know - they made 300 hats this year!!! ( I made 25) So I was SO impressed and SO Grateful!! These will go to fill Operation Shoebox boxes. I am so tickled,
Two of them knit them, and 1 Looms them like I do:
Using this Loom : https://amzn.to/3QdbHR9
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Gratitude 12
This is a wonderful day! I've never seen this one before. - Maya Angelou
I took this one in Joshua Tree, CA
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Monday, November 11, 2024
Gratitude 11, a Top , and maybe my dogs ;-)
Happy Veterans Day!
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter the words, but to live by them. " - JFK Photo - my back yard in the morning
and onto the TOP!!! So these blocks were donated by Sew Downtown - the Quilt shop in Greeley, and they are so striking. I have presentation coming up to a Motorcycle Veteran and I thought of this panel - and got to playing....
Its a really simple way to use these blocks - but I think it is so striking!! I hope the Motorcycle Vet will LOVE it!! I have a few months, so I am pretty proud of myself for starting early!
and now DOGS!! we got hit with a snowstorm!!! Southern CO got it worse than I did, but!! it was still so fun to take the pups out in it!! They had a blast!!
Ms Bella Bean - giving me the evil eye - as I am holding the ball as a bribe.
That also works for Daisy Doolittle.... but she is Very INTENT!!
And look!! I can walk them together ( sort of) now!!
You will notice they both have muzzles.
Daisy sometimes gets the notion she should nip at Bella, who thinks that means its roll on the ground and rough house time. So the muzzles! Saves us all. It actually makes them a tad calmer, and less interested in each other.
I have been able to successfully walk them together for 4 days now - not every walk, cuz they need their play time - but you all - My heart is SO happy!!! I can get them both ready by myself now, and we can go out!! We are still working on being in the same room together, but - its getting BETTER!! I am so happy - and so worn out... Quilting truly is keeping me sane haha!
PS - when comments come thru I have mostly had email addresses to reply - the past few days ( or a week) Everyone is coming thru as a no reply blogger... do you know what changed?
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