tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post7411179745278343352..comments2024-03-16T10:17:40.006-07:00Comments on Crafty Home Cottage: Surprises . . . One I recieved & One I'm GivingConniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-53905671652353408652015-11-19T08:27:54.251-08:002015-11-19T08:27:54.251-08:00Hi Nancy, yes the players are embroidered, when I ...Hi Nancy, yes the players are embroidered, when I saw that design I just had to incorporate them into a quilt for him. I'm found a package of fishing designs that I'm going to use on my older brothers quilt. I have to say again how much I love the cottage that you have featured on your blog (the one on the Goose Farm in Missouri) it is sure a pleasant and peaceful place. I can not imagine guests ever wanting to leave. Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-20853145690131763702015-11-19T08:21:50.602-08:002015-11-19T08:21:50.602-08:00Wow! Diana, that would be awesome, I do hope he l...Wow! Diana, that would be awesome, I do hope he likes it :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-11918339451302687782015-11-19T08:20:42.647-08:002015-11-19T08:20:42.647-08:00Oh, as much as you sew I'm sure that you would...Oh, as much as you sew I'm sure that you would love quilting. I started three years ago and I'll tell you once that quilting bug bites you . . . you'll be hooked :) I would love to encourage you to give it a try. I'll bet you have lots of scraps in your sewing basket :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-925037436308863752015-11-19T08:17:54.261-08:002015-11-19T08:17:54.261-08:00Hi Rosemary and Welcome Back! Now that gardening...Hi Rosemary and Welcome Back! Now that gardening is a thing of the past . . . until next Spring, LOL, I have been having more time for sewing and working on fun projects around the house. I've made my hubby a Christmas quilt that I am giving him early. He is taking all of next week off work, so I'm going to give it to him then so that he can enjoy it through the holidays. Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-36495568091260957102015-11-19T08:12:29.266-08:002015-11-19T08:12:29.266-08:00Hi Connie, I am a strong believer in not allowing ...Hi Connie, I am a strong believer in not allowing age and circumstances to dictate your quality of life. It has nothing to do with how much you have but more about how much you are grateful for. Use your body as long as you can for as much as you can and it will carry you through much more than you would imagine. Those that have always been active in sports like my brother can remain strong simply by not believe the lies that they are too old to do that anymore. A line from one of Tom Petty's songs says, "If you never slow down, you'll never grow old" . . . in some ways I agree with that, but I do think there are times to slow down, but never to stop completely. Stopping is for the grave. I'm very proud of my brother, both of them :) <br />Sherry is a darling and I love my feather bouquet . . . I'll be storing them in a good place and each Autumn displaying them in my home :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-3738028384543785162015-11-19T08:01:16.708-08:002015-11-19T08:01:16.708-08:00Kimberley, you are so right about this being a won...Kimberley, you are so right about this being a wonderful place to meet amazing and very creative women. Not just that but there are some that use their blogs to share creative ideas that we all can use to make our home special, some that share recipes with photos that make you want to run to the grocery and get the ingredients and then there are some that start prayer chains (like Nana Diana) . . . so many wonderful people, wanting to be part of a loving community . . . I feel honored to be a small part of this world wide group. They encourage me, they make me smile, some even make me laugh out loud . . . and some just touch my heart with their inner beauty. In a time where outwardly it looks like the world is falling apart . . . their are women with faith and strong nurturing abilities that are standing firm and using their site to make this a better world. Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-41049356910404519922015-11-18T21:42:30.677-08:002015-11-18T21:42:30.677-08:00I don't think my comment went through, so I...I don't think my comment went through, so I'll try again. The quilts are going to be wonderful. I love the baseball theme. The baseball fabric and the photo of your brother. Are the red baseball players embroidered? I can't tell from the photo. It was nice of Sherry to send you the feathers and other goodies. xo ~ NancyA Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-64152721151452304142015-11-18T17:59:41.104-08:002015-11-18T17:59:41.104-08:00Sherry is just a doll and I have followed her blog...Sherry is just a doll and I have followed her blog for a long time. That is the most wonderful quilt for your brother. How great that he still plays and is able to participate. He is going to be so surprised and I bet he sheds a tear or two over that gift! xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-36640498834995512102015-11-18T15:52:22.435-08:002015-11-18T15:52:22.435-08:00The arrangement of feathers is so pretty. I'm ...The arrangement of feathers is so pretty. I'm going over to visit her blog when I leave here. :) You amaze me with those quilts you make. Honestly, I would not know where to begin. Your brothers will appreciate the quilts.Henny Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05958386938311591314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-85508883094238448412015-11-18T14:53:29.745-08:002015-11-18T14:53:29.745-08:00I've been gone a while but you've been bus...I've been gone a while but you've been busy crafting. You are such a wonderful quilter! Your daughter's quilt from your last post is filled with joyful colours and this one is filled with memories. Such a thoughtful idea to use old photos :) Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-2415082510295210272015-11-18T11:59:05.979-08:002015-11-18T11:59:05.979-08:00That was so sweet of her to send that package :) ...That was so sweet of her to send that package :) Oh they will be just thrilled with their quilts and I love that he is still playing that is fantastic!!Conniecrafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09266327228870948083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-89890798753849214122015-11-18T09:42:00.406-08:002015-11-18T09:42:00.406-08:00What a sweet blogging friend! I love how I have m...What a sweet blogging friend! I love how I have met so many amazing women this way, it is an amazing community to be a part of!!<br />The feathers are so pretty and the little crafty things, a nice treat!<br />Your quilts amaze me Connie, you are so talented! <br />Happy Wednesday!<br />KimberleyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15312879348897409277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-9466676503443359052015-11-18T07:22:33.090-08:002015-11-18T07:22:33.090-08:00Cindy, that is going to be a fun party to plan and...Cindy, that is going to be a fun party to plan and decorate for. I know that you will come up with some wonderful photos and memories and that it will be a special event for these men :) You're a sweetie. Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-72958753036584095172015-11-18T07:20:23.061-08:002015-11-18T07:20:23.061-08:00I think he is going to love that photo on his quil...I think he is going to love that photo on his quilt. I don't even know if he has that photo. You know Moms share there photos with all of their children and I don't think she thought about making duplicates for each of us. It would be fun to look and see what pictures of the past we all have and hear the stories that go along with them :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-33843717783337060012015-11-18T07:17:18.002-08:002015-11-18T07:17:18.002-08:00Hi, thanks for stopping by and I just know that yo...Hi, thanks for stopping by and I just know that you are going to love Sherry's blog. She's is a sweetheart and so creative. These feathers are so beautiful, much more so than the photos imply. Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-61785600847206212502015-11-18T07:14:48.059-08:002015-11-18T07:14:48.059-08:00It's the most wonderful time of the year and t...It's the most wonderful time of the year and the most busiest :) <br />Sounds like you are like me, with many pots on the stove . . . I enjoy being busy, do you ?<br />Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-37018519356050454652015-11-18T07:13:12.508-08:002015-11-18T07:13:12.508-08:00Hi Nancy, you are going to love Sherry's blog,...Hi Nancy, you are going to love Sherry's blog, she is so creative :) <br />Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-69387480592700319582015-11-18T07:11:16.772-08:002015-11-18T07:11:16.772-08:00I agree, it is the homemade gifts that we remember...I agree, it is the homemade gifts that we remember and treasure. Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-40259761722355613962015-11-18T07:10:28.552-08:002015-11-18T07:10:28.552-08:00Thank you . . . I'm sure they will both be sur...Thank you . . . I'm sure they will both be surprised :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-47960807337826200182015-11-18T07:09:58.407-08:002015-11-18T07:09:58.407-08:00Oh, here's the sweet girl responsible for my l...Oh, here's the sweet girl responsible for my lovely feather bouquet. <br />I love it and will treasure it for years as I display it each Autumn. <br />Thank you so much :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-59585077329938329852015-11-18T07:07:49.966-08:002015-11-18T07:07:49.966-08:00I just love it, and will store it away and use it ...I just love it, and will store it away and use it each autumn :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-44599389690046090402015-11-18T07:06:54.960-08:002015-11-18T07:06:54.960-08:00Isn't it wonderful! It was a gift from my swe...Isn't it wonderful! It was a gift from my sweet neighbor and friend :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-63236533366514847482015-11-18T04:52:29.380-08:002015-11-18T04:52:29.380-08:00What a nice surprise to get, and give! It's s...What a nice surprise to get, and give! It's so fun receiving something in the mail besides ads or bills. <br />My brother played baseball too, but doesn't play now. And my Dad was coach, and later, manager of his team. I'm planning a surprise reunion for the team. They were the first from our league to win City Champs! Some of them still have the team picture that was in the paper. If only I were a quilter!<br /><br />Cindy BeeBee Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15818958787610823509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-55081598947930604262015-11-18T01:44:37.570-08:002015-11-18T01:44:37.570-08:00Love those feathers. So pretty. What a nice surpri...Love those feathers. So pretty. What a nice surprise. Your brother is going to LOVE that quilt. The quilt alone would be nice enough but the personalized block with the picture makes it extra special.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886333496997952719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-77763316014121020842015-11-18T00:12:36.103-08:002015-11-18T00:12:36.103-08:00What wonderful treasure to find on your doorstep, ...What wonderful treasure to find on your doorstep, beautiful feathers. I love the quilt and the personalization of it with an old photo made with love I am sure it will be treasured. Popping over the Sherry's blog next as you suggest. Take care.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.com