Random Stuff

I bought Mother this one-of-a-kind silver thimble for her birthday when I was at the East Cobb Show. Mom doesn't yet have it; I am putting it in the mail today. I love it, so I hope she does too.
I finished putting the 1/2 inch hexagons on my "Farm" bag sides. I am thinking denim from old jeans for the sides and bottom and my middle son's karate belt, from when he was about 7 or 8 years old, for the handles. And perhaps the red chick fabric for the lining.

I am having a difficult time being motivated to do anything. It seems like I was getting too happy; having too easy a time, so I got a karmic smack down this week. My youngest son is in trouble.. I am going on Tuesday to see what I can do for him. It is so distracting to have your children in trouble. Everything slows down, inertia pulls at me.
But the oldest son got a wonderful gift in his life this week. When I think of that, I remember to feel better. Eron delivered a baby at work. He, Eron not the baby, is a paramedic. He says the woman was in labor when they got to her home. They loaded her onto a gurney, drove away, and he delivered the little baby boy as the ambulance was rolling. I couldn't be more proud of Eron for being the man he is. I believe son number three will find his way. He is an equally amazing young man (they all three are), but I hurt for the challenge he has in his way now.

(Oh, one more thing, if you scroll to the bottom of this page, you will see how many different countries have at least one person who has clicked on this blog. I am amazed at the list.)

East Cobb Purchases

I couldn't resist this wonderful vintage Japanese style print.

I went back to the show on Sunday to pick up a basket from Baskets by Dawn. Her booth had been too crowded on Friday, and I couldn't think what I wanted. I picked a large sewing basket.

When I got home, Kitten picked it as her favorite too, so I took my stuff out to give her more room. Have I created a monster? She always gets her way. I never imagined I would spend that much for a cat bed. Do you think she would notice if I substituted something from Walmart?

More East Cobb Show

This (above) is my all time favorite. The designer who made "Tulip Farm" (this is the center panel) is Karen Mowery, and her blog Sew Primitive Quilter is one of my favorites. She also has East Cobb Quilt Show photos posted AND you can purchase her beautiful patterns for quilts like the one above.

I have been looking at pictures from the East Cobb Quilt Show, and I am wondering if I saw the whole show. It seems like I may have missed a few quilts. I thought perhaps you would like to see what I loved from the show (aside from the double-wedding ring).

Just look at this beautiful double wedding ring quilt displayed at the East Cobb Show! This weekend only, so hurry over. While I was at the East Cobb Quilt Show I was able to find Mom a one-of-a-kind birthday gift. I asked her if I can send it a month early, but she says she can wait. What? I can't though. I was also lucky enough to find black & white striped fabric, AND when I got home, I found the floss I had lost. Good day for quilters!