Little tidbits of my life

First Quilting Challenge UPDATE Two weeks into the challenge...

This message is for the other 9 participants of the FIRST Quilting Challenge, a WINTER THEMED block exchange:

FIRST:  A little tip for you regarding my blocks to you:

If you want your block from me to be extra special, please post your favorite pic on your blog sometime VERY soon that depicts what you love the most, be it your children, your family, your favorite pet, just whatever  you are thankful for that can be put in a picture...and I prefer it to look "Christmasy", or at least "wintery" via long sleeves or SOMETHING...not gonna tell my idea, just thought your block would be EXTRA special if I personalize it as part of my plan...

NEXT:  TWO WEEKS AND COUNTING:

So have you other 9 participants made at least 2 blocks yet for the First Quilting Challenge - Winter Blocks Exchange???

I HAVE NOT MADE THE FIRST BLOCK!!!  My ceiling fan/light in my sewing fan shorted out exactly two weeks ago.  My hubby FINALLY installed a new one last night, so NOW I have NO MORE EXCUSES!!! 

Don't get me wrong, my procrastination is not a symbol that I don't want to do this...I'm EXCITED about this exchange!  I just look more forward to the blocks I'm gonna get than the blocks I am gonna make!  I know, I know...it's better to give than to receive...I totally understand and appreciate that...I usually prefer the joy of giving to others...I guess it's just kinda like how as a child, you get excited the night before Christmas to see what inventive idea "Santa" has come up with this year...that's kinda how I feel.  I enjoy creativity and I love surprises. 

I also NEVER start a project unless my mind can grasp its total completion.  This is just how God made me.  That being said, I've had TWO WEEKS now to VISUALIZE each person's block!!!  SO NOW I'M READY AND LOOKING SO FORWARD TO GETTING STARTED ON THE BLOCKS!!!

I hope it's going well for you.  Let me know!

Love to all,

Teresa

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01:14, Wednesday, July 30, 2008 .. Posted by gabbie427

He he he.....I haven't started either, but I have every intention in starting this weekend. I did finally buy the fabric this last weekend.

BTW girls, if your Wal-Mart still has their fabric area, they are starting to put out wintery and christmas fabrics already!!! That is where I got mine!

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo

Okay, I confess....

01:26, Wednesday, July 30, 2008 .. Posted by patintenn

I have not started yet !! But I do have my material. I had some left over from last year or so.

I also know what type blocks I am making. I do plan to get at least two done this week-end.

Also, how many are hand sewing and how many are using the machine? I just thought I would ask.

Pat

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12:28, Friday, August 1, 2008 .. Posted by Schatzi

Thanks for commenting on my blog....I can imagine how your sister felt that day....I am still feeling it every time I look at my daughters hair:-(....she is special needs and really doesn't care one way or the other...it's her mom (me) who cares the most....I have to be seen in public with her. We already get the looks because people cannot figure out whether she is a boy or a girl...I think because she is so tall and has more masculine features....we always get..."the boys bathroom is over there"...when she goes into a womans bathroom...etc....so after all these years of that it still bothers me...oh well.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Connie

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10:45, Friday, August 1, 2008 .. Posted by Schatzi

Hi Again also:

You definately did NOT offend me....some people who read my blog might not know that our oldest is special needs...when I made the post about her hair...she really could care less. Now had it been one of my other daughters, they would have crawled into bed and not come out for six months...so I think I was more angry with my MIL because she knows better and has been told and it also ruins what hair style we have been trying to accomplish for six months....

Anyway, from your last comment you sound like a wonderful person...and in your heart you are truly a mother...and thank you for caring for these special children and following the heart of God in ministry.

Blessings for a great weekend.

Connie

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09:28, Saturday, August 2, 2008 .. Posted by Schatzi

You have been nominated for an award...go check out my blog to find out more.

Connie