tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19729652.post2613698008263203459..comments2023-10-22T23:15:28.995-04:00Comments on Fibra Artysta - Mixed Media Fiber Art: Good News Giveaway - May's winner & June's artworkFibra Artystahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15121605078535663853noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19729652.post-40487189353416758242009-07-01T11:00:53.284-04:002009-07-01T11:00:53.284-04:00My good news: a fun, mature mom (OK, I'm over...My good news: a fun, mature mom (OK, I'm over 50) can SURVIVE a week at primitive Boy Scout Summer Camp -- even with the open air showers, camp latrines and over 100degree heat! Does it count that the dining hall was air-conditioned? Hence we could cool off exactly three times a day.<br /><br />Ahhh, the things we do for and with our kids! Now will I be eager to go again next summer? ask Winter Wanderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974819331805530113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19729652.post-43746115682061081292009-06-30T22:14:40.026-04:002009-06-30T22:14:40.026-04:00Sliding into home at the last minute. I was at a r...Sliding into home at the last minute. I was at a recent conference and planned to share a room with another quilter. Turns out she really, really snored, so I had to get another room. But, as I listened to her snore that first night I realized that she wasn't breathing regularly. When she woke up I asked her if she had been tested for sleep apnea, and she had been putting it off (her doctor Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08013668667235692785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19729652.post-86795083844327274392009-06-30T18:35:54.300-04:002009-06-30T18:35:54.300-04:00I have been very thankful lately for my husband th...I have been very thankful lately for my husband that is encouraging me to pursue my artquilting by talking me into retiring from teaching public school for 35 years...now the fear is setting in and yet he continues to encourage...that makes me thankfulTJM wanna be quilt artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17843910171286472595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19729652.post-30415164354222236492009-06-29T15:05:28.100-04:002009-06-29T15:05:28.100-04:00my kids are my source of positiveness... they are ...my kids are my source of positiveness... they are fun, loving and wonderful in every way.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265544278773925286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19729652.post-13943037174418701802009-06-15T19:20:58.501-04:002009-06-15T19:20:58.501-04:00What a wonderful idea, a precious little piece to ...What a wonderful idea, a precious little piece to give away and good news sharing. Art yahoo groups and blogs like yours keep me inspired and encouraged. Thank you.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14402284255342698129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19729652.post-50997176948951435702009-06-15T19:10:43.857-04:002009-06-15T19:10:43.857-04:00WOW, how generous of you to give away this beautif...WOW, how generous of you to give away this beautiful piece of art. I just planned a trip to Disney World with my husband, daughter and 6 year old GD. This should be so much fun!!!!Judy Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09218888942379861667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19729652.post-41666801035832804652009-06-15T00:00:52.285-04:002009-06-15T00:00:52.285-04:00Lots of good news-- just got back from a quilt sho...Lots of good news-- just got back from a quilt show with lots of great classes and inspiration, three weeks to wait to go to a week long retreat with 6 friends, then three weeks later another week long retreat with different friends. I will have no excuse for not completing projects...except maybe that I started too many new ones.lizquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08221765427315104174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19729652.post-8110932309889085522009-06-14T22:51:48.314-04:002009-06-14T22:51:48.314-04:00I have found that my time in my studio has been se...I have found that my time in my studio has been severely limited since my wonderful but blind husband has been put on dialysis and I must drive him to the clinic three times a week. The stay is usually 4 hours before we can come back home. To help me make up for lost time, a very kind and generous neighbor has been coming each evening to walk Lucy, our precious mutt. She will accept no paymentAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05046539546615212515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19729652.post-59767178355108642382009-06-14T19:30:42.850-04:002009-06-14T19:30:42.850-04:00I live in a small rural town where in the summer t...I live in a small rural town where in the summer the populations quadruples, we have a small restaurant/tavern where not one but two of their employees had to take time off one because she broke her foot in 5 places and the other because she has cancer. I donated 2 quilts to a silent auction to help pay for medical expenses. We no sooner got this benefit done when a third person who worked there Judihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12328482380639528301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19729652.post-53688686229977499372009-06-14T15:04:24.379-04:002009-06-14T15:04:24.379-04:00I had surgery a couple of weeks ago, and I was dre...I had surgery a couple of weeks ago, and I was dreading being in the hospital for a week. I spent several months in the hospital last year, and subsequently developed panic attacks when I even THINK I may have to go back. So here's the good news: I spent a lot of time before the surgery meditating, doing deep-breathing and relaxation exercises, and preparing a quilt top to take with me that IMichele/TextileTravelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13358754619610633763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19729652.post-6140094012863764372009-06-14T15:03:34.442-04:002009-06-14T15:03:34.442-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Michele/TextileTravelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13358754619610633763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19729652.post-84644979084656489722009-06-14T13:18:19.305-04:002009-06-14T13:18:19.305-04:00I donated a quilt for some children who lost their...I donated a quilt for some children who lost their mother to cancer. The benefit was for their education fund and my quilt sold for $550. That's about the best news I could get. I'm so happy it sold for that much.neolasdaughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720598216652879012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19729652.post-89650496014224670112009-06-14T13:11:18.763-04:002009-06-14T13:11:18.763-04:00I've lost 120 lbs since July 08. I am no long...I've lost 120 lbs since July 08. I am no longer dying and am able to work in my gardens (this feeds my soul) and enjoy my grandchildren even more than usual (this feeds my heart). I have even found my muse again and am starting to do some dyeing/fabric painting/postcards! God is good.<br />hugs,<br />CheriS<br />cheris56@yahoo.comCheroldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190951305866538511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19729652.post-50658853159649551762009-06-14T11:29:11.698-04:002009-06-14T11:29:11.698-04:00The National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago deci...The National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago decided to leave the "Quilt Me A Story" exhibit up for two extra days. This exhibit was based on a workshop I taught. The last day Socorro's quilt sold! It could not have happened to a nicer or more deserving person. <br /><br />At our last class (June 6), in addition to celebrating Soco's sale, we also discussed the amazing power ofKaren S Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09426918923951259369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19729652.post-59582535931108331812009-06-14T10:28:29.673-04:002009-06-14T10:28:29.673-04:00God. He is always here to help us through difficu...God. He is always here to help us through difficult times and I am so glad that he is there for me to help me through difficult times.<br /><br />I like to return the favor and help others. I help an Aunt and my sister who has multiple sclerosis.<br /><br />I am blessed and I give it back.<br />Chris <br />www.welovequilting.com/blog<br />www.welovequilting.comwww.welovequilting.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820299076759761029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19729652.post-25609844018400516632009-06-14T09:41:44.827-04:002009-06-14T09:41:44.827-04:00My good news:
1. As of this morning's weigh-i...My good news:<br />1. As of this morning's weigh-in, for the first time in 15 years, I'm no longer officially obese--just 40 lb overweight.<br />2. My mother's COPD is doing better now that our very bad pollen season is over. As a result, her energy levels mental function are imporvied. She and I sat and happily colored together for the first time since I was a very small child.<Mary E. H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19729652.post-4422858420906279392009-06-06T07:50:03.525-04:002009-06-06T07:50:03.525-04:00Love the Ginkgo! Actually I look at your blog for...Love the Ginkgo! Actually I look at your blog for 'where I stand' blog (and to see 'wooly baby'! Love those!Robbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19729652.post-84811958548092151602009-06-06T00:29:30.909-04:002009-06-06T00:29:30.909-04:00I am going through a really, really difficult time...I am going through a really, really difficult time in my life right now and I have my best friend and my therapist right here with me, just a phone call away at any time. I could not be facing my hard life stuff right now without them. They are such blessings!Angie in AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09337095528121420130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19729652.post-26637728914593924332009-06-05T23:53:37.220-04:002009-06-05T23:53:37.220-04:00In two weeks, 35 teen aged youth will be coming to...In two weeks, 35 teen aged youth will be coming to my town. Their purpose: to spend 5 days replacing roofs, building ramps, and generally doing good deeds. Their targets: 5 people who are elderly, handicapped, destitute, or all of the above. It's not Extreme Home Makeover, but for the recipients, it is often a blessing beyond words.<br /><br />These are teenagers...paying money...to come FunkyChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14375140825102528856noreply@blogger.com