Is it just me

Or do we not always recognise the value of our passions.

I was just updating my link list and ran across A Spoon Full of Sugar's posting on her new work space. It made me think about how sometimes, as a wife and mom, I push myself to the back of the line. Not always, just sometimes. I HAVE to have a cup of coffee and some quiet time each morning, and I will ALWAYS read every evening, so that's not going to change. But when it comes to doing something you love, do you put it aside because it's "not that important?"

It took me a while to totally take over my girls overrun playroom for my studio. I sort of felt guilty about unloading all of those underused toys. But then, when I gave myself permission to spread out and revel in the idea of a space to call my own, I still held back. I didn't paint, I used things I had or found cheap ways to make due. Is a sewing room, just a sewing room? - ooo... that felt SO Carrie Bradshaw just then... ;-)

I think that by pushing our own heart's desire to the backburner, we are teaching our daughters the invaluable lesson of being a good doormat. We should foster their creative passions, and include them with our own. Yes, there are times when I go in my room to escape. But there are also times when I love to see the wheels turning in their own creative little minds. I think they need to know that the passions in their own lives are worthwhile. I hope that when they are older and maybe considering what they want to be when they "grow up", following their passions would be second nature by then. It may help them find the great love in their life. It may help them leave a not so great love. I think that by valuing our own selves, we teach them that it's ok to follow your heart and let it lead you to wonderful places. I hope that my girls learn quite early on to listen to where their heart is guiding them to. Hopefully, they will find places that fill their hearts and warm their soul.

Have a lovely creative summer day!

Christmas in July

It's beginning to look at lot like...

I've bitten off more than I can chew!

LOL... So what's new...

The ladies that I do the SLY Market with are working

on a Christmas in July contest.

Sort of a good reason to get off our

bums and sew something!

This is the Line by Line Jelly Roll quilt that I'm hopefully making for Jillian's Christmas present. Poor baby... she's the only one with an undecorated room. And before you gasp, let me just say this... she'll get new paint when she stops writing on her darn walls! Her bedding and stuff is that Shabby Chic line from Target... which I am STILL totally in love with. It's so crisp and yummy and cheap.. hhmm. sorry, I meant chic!! Anyway, her new room will be done in the same Shabby stuff, but actually done... with coordinating walls, furniture, etc.





Corrie at Quilt Taffy promised me that this was a good beginners quilt. And really, it is VERY beginner friendly. I'm more concerned about copying one of the fabric patterns onto the wall... Anyhow, I thought I'd show you what I've gotten done in a few hours. I think I like this! Quilting that is. And this 3 Sister's Simplicity fabric is so nice to work with. I may have to get more to make the girls some dresses with.

So, here's a big THANK YOU to Corrie for all of your help. I'll be coming back for more real soon!

Prissy Pincushion Giveaway

Hey Y'all! Since I am getting lots of comments, I thought I'd make it a bit more fun for you! I'm going to giveaway one of my Prissy Pincushions!

Chocolate brown velvet, and a mink puffball.... tooo Prissy!

Show me some comment love, and I'll get my dear computer minded hubby to do a random number generator thing. Let's say... Next Wednesday? It'll be my 1 week anniversary! :-) from being featured that is! LOL!!! Leave a comment on this post... I'll try to catch the ones who are bouncing around in other postings, but there's no guarantee I can catch them all!

Hello

I just had to pop in early this morning and say HELLO! Why so early you ask?.... because my friend Kim featured me on her blog!!!!!!!! You know... the one where you suppose the people she writes about are ubre famous. Turns out, you don't have to be famous to be featured! Just fabulous... ;-) Tee Hee! And I didn't want any new visitors to feel like she was crazy or anything, given my last post about being super lazy this summer!

Since she blogged about me, I'll blog about her. If you don't know Kim, well, then, you're blogging under a rock...no seriously, a huge rock at that... You should RUN over to Today's Creative Blog. I have found SO many fun blogs through her! I've gotten so much inspiration that I totally gave up on my blog list over on the left... There were just too many other fabulous people! ;-)

Hmmm ... I guess I could put myself on my own list... HAHAHAHAHA!

I can generally find about 1000 projects at any given time by just looking through some of her past features. I don't know where on earth she looks, but wherever the blog-gods lead her to, you'll be certain to find happiness.... and me... commenting away! ... Kim, I SWEAR I'm not a stalker! We just seem to have similar interests and tastes!

So while I'm up early and preparing for a visit from MOM, ... I hope you are all still sleeping, actually. But when you get up, and wonder by for a visit, just know that I'll probably still be grinning from ear to ear (and gloating to anyone who'll listen!)

Welcome!