A Special Gift

As most of you know I  am a dog lover.

I have 3 of my own and occasionally

there are dogs, that even though they live

elsewhere, I still consider mine.

My Fridays were always

brightened by the sight of

Fezzik's little face.

Donna always kept us updated

on Fezzik.  Wether he was
watching the neighbor's

goats or swimming in the pool, we

were there as Fez grew.

He not only grew in size, he

grew in our hearts.

We will miss you boy.

Love to all,

Deb

Should I Leave A Comment?

I remember back to when I discovered blogs.

I had a whole list of favorites bookmarked

on my computer.  I visited every once

and awhile just to see what was new.

There is nothing like getting inspired

by others and seeing what they have created.

I did not ever leave a comment,

why would they care what I had to say?

I think one of the first times I left

a comment on a blog was for a giveaway.

The more I read blogs, the more I wanted

 to write one too.

I was so ignorant on the whole process

but somehow I muddled through and

wrote my first post.

I waited to see if anyone would read

my post.

Would they leave a comment?

Would they follow me?

I remember announcing each

new follower and new comment

 to my family.

Someone would leave me a

comment and I would respond.

I would visit their blog and

leave comments for them.

Soon we were commenting

back and forth as well

as getting to know each other.

Having a  blog conversation,

so to speak.

I think the comments, the

interaction with others,

is one of the main reasons

I blog.

Do I comment everytime

someone posts?

No, sometimes I read what they

say and really have nothing to add

to the conversation.

If I read a post and really like

something they have said

or created, I do leave a

comment.

Recently I left a comment

on something I liked and

guess what?

They sent it to me!

Mary Ann was getting

rid of some great

ephemra.

I left her a comment,

she sent it to me!

Marie had made this

brooch.

I left a comment on how much

I liked it.

She sent it to me!

Wrapped up in this cute

little bag.

When I look around

my house, I have reminders

 everywhere of my blogging friends.

(Hearts, Art Supplies,

Knitting Needles, Journals,

Fabrics, Ephemra....etc.)

Reminders of friends.

Friends that pray for you.

Friends you pray for.

Friends that share a common interest.

Friends that love their dogs.

Friends that share their knowledge.

Friends I would have never made,

if I had not left a comment on their blog.

Love to all,

Deb

For a Friend

Do you happen to see the tutorial

Pat Winter did on making

a dragonfly?

She used a new product by Kreinik

called "Hot Wire".

Since I live in a small town, I had

to make a trip to the big city

to find "Hot Wire", but I am

so glad that I did.

Here is the dragonfly

I created using Pat's

tutorial.

I did not glue the wire to the tulle

 as Pat suggested,

I stitched it down with a

matching Kreinik thread.

A very fine #4 braid in a

color that matched the "Hot Wire".

After stitching completely around the

wings, I added a fine line of

"Fray Check" .  After allowing

the "Fray Check" to thoroughly

dry, I CAREFULLY trimmed

the edges.  You don't want

to ruin all your hard work

up to this point.

I then attached the wings to

my intended project and added

beads for the head and body.

After, I attached the dragonfly to

my heart, I attached a backing

and lightly stuffed the heart.

(The heart is created

from a 100% wool sweater

that I felted, I love stitching

on a wool base.)

I also created this small

Prayer Book.

I am sending these off to a friend.

When I did my heart swap she

did not participate, but gave me

lots of encouragement.

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As I was taking the above photos

Sophie followed me around.

Sophie is now 9 months old

and weighs about 90 lbs.

I do most of my photos in front

of this window because of the

great light that comes in.

Sophie was right up in the

middle of all the action.

Sophie approves of this post.

Love to all,

Deb

An Elegant Nest Giveaway!

My friend Vicki creates these

beautiful, elegant nests.

She has written the cutest little

story about her nests going out

into the big world.

Some of her nests are created

with a special charity in mind.

She will have a new

limited edition nest this fall.

Watch for it.

Not only does Vicki make

these lovely nests, she travels

and takes fabulous photos of

her adventures.

She even knows of a beach

where there is enough

sea glass for all of us to

share!

Visit her blog to check out

the lovely nests and all

those photos, that

will have you visiting

a travel agent.

Love to all,

Deb

New Look For My Nook

My DH decided he was not

using his Nook as much as

we thought he would, when I

gave it to him for Christmas.

He offered it to our daughter.

Of course she wanted it,

but the cover.....

 since it was bought for a man,

 not girly enough.

So, I added a stamped strip

of muslin and a dragonfly.

I am still making hearts and

this was a perfect 

place for one.

I added a vintage pearl button

 to the magnetic leather tab.

Now, that it is finished,

I think I may have to keep

it for my Nook!

Happy reading!

Love to all,

Deb

Hearts and Hands for Sendai Block Completed

My block is now ready to send

to Leslie.

I stitched the block with the tree

being the main focal point.

It is an old tree that has

withstood the test of time

and the elements.

The tree blooms again

with a renewed strength.

The vine and heart

represent the many people

around the world holding

the people of Japan

in their hearts.

It is not too late for you

to complete a block,

for one of the many quilts

being made to benefit the

people of Japan.

For more details visit

http://crazyquiltinginternational.blogspot.com/2011/03/hearts-and-hands-for-sendai.html .

Love to all,

Deb



Pay It Forward

Come on and play a fun game with me

and 5 other people!

The game is called, "Pay It Forward".

Here are the rules of the game:

5 people leave me a comment

saying they would like to play.

I send 5 people a handmade gift.

If  you are one of those 5 people,

you  write a blog

post, asking 5  people to

leave you a comment

  saying they would like to play.

You send those 5 people

a handmade gift........

and on it goes.

You get the idea.

Now, if you would like to play,

leave me comment with a

way for me to contact you,

for your snail mail address.

I will create a gift just for you.

You will need to post the

"Pay It Forward"

button on your blog

and write a post similar

to this for your blog,

asking 5 people to play.

 "It is better to give, than to receive"

 is how it all started out

 on someone's blog.

 It may take a month

 for the entire scenario

 to transpire.

 Take your time making

 the gifts, that you send.

As I will take care with

the gift I send you.

 Sound like fun???!!!

Love to all,

Deb