Devastated!!

We just discovered that my storage unit has been broken into and vandalized and the things that were not taken were totally destroyed. Even my father's bible was ripped to shreds! And all my family photos were strewn about and trampled! Anything that they felt had no *value* was destroyed! All of my kitchen things, my fine china, my crystal stemware--everything that I had put in for temporary storage is gone! I am so distraught over the entire thing! Most of it cannot be replaced. Right now I am still in shock and cannot even begin to list everything that was there. How many people make lists of every item they place in a box? I am just hoping I can remember the most of it. I am so glad that I did not have any major amounts of stash in it but the few things that were there have been taken--some costume jewelry that I was going to take apart and use on my quilt and some laces and trims that I had gotten a while back when my Mom and I were into sewing. These will be missed of course, but at least I didn't lose my stitched pieces and fabrics!

Off to cry some more...Until next time...

Well, I am getting ready to sell my house. Since my husband passed away I really need to downsize and my son and I agree that now is the time to do. So I am in the process of de-cluttering and packing up the unnecessary things for temporary storage. So if I am away for a while you will know what is going on. I will try to keep updated.

Until next time...

Cool Fabric

A dear Friend sent me this wonderful piece of Aquamarine fabric. She thought it would look great to stitch a small design and use in my quilt or just to use it as is and I agree. I may just use it as is and embellish it when I get it pieced together. Thank you Jeannie. I love this so much.


Until next time....

Peacock for my Quilt

This is a small peacock (design compliments of Pam Kellogg ) that I stitched up to add to my Friendship Quilt. You know how much I love peacocks and when Pam offered this freebie I couldn't resist it. I used metallic threads and beads to add sparkle to this. I just love it and some of the Thai silks will be wonderful for this block. Thank you Pam for being such an inspiration for me. I never would have started this had it not been for you.

Can You Believe...?

It is a new year once more. Time does have a way of getting away from me. I have been spending most of my time stitching models and gifts for friends for Christmas. But I haven't forgotten about my quilt. I am still gathering trims and fabrics and I have found some beautiful things. A dear friend who is currently in Thailand has been kind enough to send me some gorgeous Chinese and Thai silk fabrics and genuine pearls to add to this project. I cannot wait to work with some of them. I will try to get a photo of them but my camera has decided to die on me and I am not sure when I will be able to get another one. I am going to borrow my son's when he isn't using it but it may take a few days.

Until next time....

Off to Stitch...

Okay I am off to stitch for a while then I will take some more photos.

Bells By Jeanette

Bells by Jeanette, originally uploaded by The Mad Stitcher.

I received the second stitched piece for my quilt from Jeanette in Alberta, Canada. And again the stitching is beautiful. She chose my favorite colors of red and green and this is so wonderful that I want to make it into a pillow! (See how perfectly it matches my sofa fabric!) I'm afraid that cutting it down will take away from the piece. But it was stitched for my quilt so I will see when I actually get to making this square.

Jeanette also, graciously agreed for me to share her words:

Stormy's Crazy Quilt Project
Thought out and voiced by Stormy
Captured Thoughts from the CBB

Dearest Kathy:

This piece is submitted with the greatest respect and I hope this will show you how much I wish to 'honour' you as the wonderful person that you are.

May the 'bells' of your life be as full as these with Love, Joy, and Peace throughout your life here on Earth.

Hugs,
Jeanette

Thank you, my dear friend. You know how much I love it.