I’m blessed to have my Mom still with me. Though she’s 1200 miles away, we chat almost daily. When they used to travel to visit, I was always nervous for them to see my family or my home. My folks never judged. But she was always, in my mind, the world’s best mom – a tough notch to reach. I realize now—maybe not then—that I’m the judging one, not her. She sewed for me, taught me to sew, took me to Dance lessons, piano practice and church. She cried with me over boyfriend breakups and covered for me when I cut school—and tore me up later….. She’s a wonderful lady.
I have a baby shower to attend next saturday. So I have been working on a baby quilt from the schnibbles book. I've had almost nine months to make this piece and I'm waiting to the last minute to get it together-- literally. I can rationalize anything, but I should have worked on it sooner. I'm more of a traditional girl, but the family is going with peacock murals and teal painted ceilings..
I picked out the bright Moda Line called Birdie. the jury is still out on whether I like it our not. We'll keep you posted.
I had a date with cleaning out the jeep. It's still got the "Winter Blues" but after yesterday ready for spring.
There's nothing like sunshine at 6 am to get your morning started right.
Hope everyone had a Happy Mother’s day . Thanks for being a parent through the rocky times. It’s easy to parent when things are rosey. You earn your stripes as a mother when you stick out the rough times. I hope every one was Queen for day.
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Nothing selfish about enjoying spending time with your hubby and children. Glad you had a wonderful day.
I love your first Big Schnibble quilt, Melanie - perfect for a baby!
I LOVE the new baby quilt. It is so bright and modern, just the thing for a "today" baby. And there is absolutely nothing selfish about spending your day as you choose. When our children grow up and move away, they ARE guests when they return.
Sounds like a nice Mother's Day! My 6 year old washed the dishes (including all silverware that was already clean in the drawer), spilled so much water that he then needed to mop the floor and also cleaned the bathroom. Goodness! So cute. The kids at school did a special breakfast on Friday with lots of craft-y presents. They grow up fast. I am glad that your kids were able to come home for the day! Cheers! Evelyn
Sounds like a perfect day - and I love the colours in the baby quilt.
There's not a single thing selfish about having Mother's day with your children and husband...I'm just thrilled for you! I love your baby quilt...it's wonderful! I did a quilt with Birdie for my grand daughter and they all just love it!
Snow! I feel for you. May just shouldn't have snow.
Sounds like you had a wonderful day with family. And so good that your mother is still there for you even though so far away. Mine passed away a number of years ago.
I just love your quilt you made! Gorgeous! Thank you for your blog, I think you are gorgeous. xxx
Sounds like a wonderful mothers day and your dinner sounds yummy. I love the bright colors in that quilt...lucky mommy!!!
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I am with you on the traditional, but must admit to buying some birdie fabric myself! They are truly great colours, this will look great...and i think all quilters work through the list via a deadline-I always tell people, "give me a date to have it done or I'll never do it!!"
Your Mother's day sounds great, excuse my ignorance, but are you actually in the south, having a southern meal? I always think of your south as warmer and the north as full of snow!
Tracey
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