Welcome, Monika/NC

Hi Monika, I don't know if I ever thanked you for your kind words from my blog back in April. I really appreciated your kindness. Since that time, I haven't been able to write a single word. I think it was the acceptance. But you were really nice with your comments. Thank you so very much. God's blessings to you. Hugs. Linda

Hi Monika thanks so much for your comment on the quilt I am trying to work with the boarders sure not as easy as the star...gotta line everything up. I love that scrappy star of yours I am watching your blog as I am typing this..also a gorgeous multi batik in there. I am not a batik fan but that one changes my mind!

Thanks again Monika.  Yes, I do my own quilting.  I got a long arm about a year ago and love it.  I quilt mostly for myself though I've done a few for customers.  I keep thinking about actually making a business of it but not sure I want the stress :)

Thank you, thank you, thank you. It is so good to hear really good encouraging words! Lately I've been getting some criticism and some of it not very nice. Normally I could take it with a grain of salt, but now I struggle. I think because now I try so extra hard with my words. My words come from my heart and I think from God too. My life is not under my control because every time I attempt to make plans it becomes very apparent that HE has other plans for me. So I just go with the flow. Where ever God is leading me, that's where I'll be. I have just realized why fight it? tehe..I'm just hurting myself. And why fight God and my faith...that is my strength! Thank you for letting me continue to ramble on. While I'm on your page. I'm going to look at  your gallery. God's blessings and peace to you Monika.

Thanks for the compliments on my pineapple salsa quilt.  It's made of all of the exact same pineapple block just rotated in different directions  - they're an uneven version of pineapple blocks.

i really like your dove in the window quilt - gorgeous colors!

LOL.  Did you do the Crown Royal Monnogram?  That is pretty cool.  I have thought about sending my quilts out, but when I look at the cost, I change my mind real fast.  I will keep fighting it out I guess.  Beautiful work by the way.  Love all of the stuff you've done.

TTYL

Debbie

What kind of machine do you do your quilting on.  I am still learning and feel like the quilt is winning when I do a larger one.  Mine is a Bernina 440 QE and I wish I had one with more neck room.

Debbie

It has been, Monika---God had some blessings for me today that I hadn't anticipated, especially a good visit with a quilting friend talking about her late husband and about my dad who died this summer--happy stuff and good memories.  Then a haircut--always a blessing b/c of the lady who does it, she came here from Vietnam as a refugee and has built a life, a family, and a business.  And you! It touched my heart to know you were thinking of me today.