Aida Castro-Jacques's Page

Ok, this made me laugh so hard I almost fell off my chair. Maybe it's gone around a hundred times, but just the same, enjoy!
To CT staff - if you think it's offensive, feel free to remove it.

One Sunday morning, a priest decided to do something a little different.

He said, 'Today, in church, I am going to say a single word and you are going to
help me preach. Whatever single word I say, I want you to sing whatever hymn that comes to your mind."

The pastor shouted out, 'CROSS.'
Immediately the… Continue

Let us give thanks...
for this wonderful country, land of diversity,
for the abundant resources, that we may preserve them and use them wisely,
for our families, for their love and caring and sharing
for our friends, far and wide, near and dear to us,

May all of us enjoy a day of Thanksgiving with our love ones and friends.

Aida

I spent a good portion of last night sorting and folding my upholstery fabric stash (see my photos), with the help of my faithful assistant, Abigail. I plan to make more bags and totes with these fabrics so I have to see what colors and kinds of fabrics there are so at least I could match the patterns. Some of the fabrics are big enough to make an 18"x14" tote, which is the one mostly requested by my co-workers. Most are 100% cotton so I could incorporate the designs on a quilt. There were a few… Continue

There is beauty in everything
1. Anger is a condition in which the tongue works faster than the mind.

2. You can't change the past, but you can ruin the present by worrying over the future.

3. Love ......and you shall be loved.

4. God always gives His best to those who leave the choice with Him.

5. All people smile in the same language.

6. A hug is a great gift...one size fits all. It can be given for any occasion and it's easy to exchange.

7. Everyone needs to be loved...especially when t… Continue

It took me a couple of hours each day for the past week to get CT Emilie's floral wall-hanging kit done. This is a super-simple one, but when I have my 19-month old granddaughter here I have to hide everything out of her sight - fabric, pins, scissors, etc. so I couldn't do any quilt… Continue