For My Precious Mommy

The Best Christmas Present ever

Thanks be to God for granting my mom her ultimate Christmas wish...she is resting in the arms of Jesus!
For He giveth and He taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord!

November 28, 1929 - December 24, 2011

2012 in French

My 'designing' sister gave me a special calendar for 2012 for Christmas this year, complete with some quilt designs, published in France by Born to Quilt shop owner, Veronique Requena in Fontangy, France.

I really like this one, the fabric is very Provencale...

Except the instructions are all in French!

My sister is Miss Octobre!

...and this is one of her patterns!

What a special gift...thank you Cheryl!

For the Love of Prims...and 'print'

The first magazine I ever bought was an issue of Ingenue when I was in grade 7 and I have had a weakness for them ever since. My older sister received Co-ed magazine thru school but she wouldn't share because (her words) "You're not mature enough" Sigh!
As far back as I can remember, I have LOVED the 'new' smell of magazines and books. Something to do with the ink maybe? Its the first thing I do when I bring one home, open it somewhere in the middle and bury my nose in it. My kids can attest to this and I am quite used to the odd looks in my direction... ;) (Am I the only weird one out there who does this?)

This issue appeared in stores several weeks back and once again I am intrigued by all the unique ideas for inspiration for dolls. I just wish the magazine included more than just a single pattern because the price for 1 issue is very dear.

But I will add this one also to my mile-high stack of magazines, inspiration for creations yet to be.

For all the knitters out there, I came across this wonderful website with tons of beautiful projects for sweaters and socks and baby clothing and the patterns are all included. Check it out...

Source: garnstudio.com via Terry on Pinterest

(not sure if I copied this link correctly, but you'll get there eventually) :)
So many patterns but not enough time in my day or money in my wallet!