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Location: Brighton IL

Hobbies and Interests: quilting, applique, machine quilting, embroidery, gardening

My Pets: 3 Chocolate Labs

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Can anyone tell me how to get to pictures that I've added to my favorite?! Once I add them I can't seem to locate them to admire them some more!! Thanks.

Posted on November 16, 2009 at 4:48am — 1 Comment

Awww...How wonderful to come this morning and find so many comments from my post yesterday. Some brought tears to my eyes as it's amazing the compassion and caring are greater here than that of my own family!! Thank you all!!
After the post yesterday and commenting that I couldn't explain it, the perfect words came to me! Sewing/quilting and working to start a home business GAVE ME A PURPOSE!! Probably for the first time in my life I felt I had a reason to get up everyday. It fulfilled my creati… Continue

Posted on November 11, 2009 at 3:48am — 7 Comments

"FUNK" Update

I posted twice about being in a "funk"!! I knew that I had numerous things going on over the past year. Issues in my marriage/myself, that remain unresolved and the failed craft fair/business was probably the straw that broke the camels back.
Fast forward to now...I'm still struggling with the sewing/quilting. I'm working on a Christmas wall hanging for myself and making progress, but that "spark/excitement" just isn't there. It's really hard to explain. (When I started on this adventure...I fel… Continue

Posted on November 10, 2009 at 4:28am — 15 Comments

Still in a "FUNK"

Back in Feb. I commented about being in a funk and had alot of responses. All were appreciated, but I can't seem to get past whatever it is I have going on. I've given myself a break from quilting, which has now turned into almost 8 mos of giving myself a "break"!! I have spent time looking at books, patterns and yes still purchasing material by the "truck loads", thinking something will spark me...It's just not happening. From the time I got my first new sewing/embroidery machine, which was the… Continue

Posted on June 30, 2009 at 5:00am — 13 Comments

HELP!! In a "funk"!

I usually don't share private info. but here I go. A year ago I really got into sewing and quilting. I was making small wall hangings and table runners. (Small projects were great because I could finish them before I got bored with a pattern/colors). My intent was to do some craft shows and make some extra money or at least re-coup some of my cost of making an item. I was going gang busters, really enjoying my creative side. Sold items to co-workers and friends. I made time pretty much everyday… Continue

Posted on February 16, 2009 at 3:31am — 14 Comments

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At 5:10pm on November 12, 2009, Ada Funnell said…: I don't know if I should get in thouch this way or not, do you? I was glad to have you as a friend. Times can be hard but there is better coming around the corner. Don't you hate it when people tell you that? I also went threw a period of depression a few years ago and gthe doc put me on what I call my "happy pills" I was even more upset that I needed those. But I have been on the minium dose and have really relt a lot better. There are times when we need help and if you are not feeling better in another couples of weeks I would suggest that maybe a return visit to the docs would be in order. Do you have any family around you? I have become very close to some of my family after some problems and only wished I had been closer years ago. I am the youngest girl after a lot of boys and was spoiled, I hope as we get to know each other it be a lot easier for us to talk.. Take care and write when you can.

At 12:04pm on June 30, 2009, Sognstitcher Lana/MN said…: Hi, Georgia, I don't want to sound like a know-it-all, but maybe you should have a talk with a physician. You might have a bit of depression. Please don't take offense. I have dealt with this myself, and some of the things you are telling us sound so familiar. I'm always "getting ready" to do a project, and it takes me forever to get to it. I'm interested, but not motivated. Do yourself a favor and have a chat with your doctor. He/she will steer you on the appropriate path. It has been a lifesaver for me. :-)

At 5:24pm on June 10, 2009, Vickie Ward said…: I just called it that......it's just my personal opinion. I recently made a quilt for my parents' 50th anniversary, and this 1 didn't make the cut for being in the quilt. I just wasn't happy with it.....hence the name.

At 9:45am on February 19, 2009, WhoKnew said…: Hi Georgia, Thx for the wonderful comments on the Christmas Present quilt. Talk about funks, I first noticed this quilt in McCall's in 1998 and I didn't get around to quilting it until 2008. Actually, due to one thing or another, I didn't start quilting until 2007, so 2008 isn't really that bad. I read through the comments about the Funk and found I agree with most of what's been said here. But I wanted to add for me, I will have a great burst of creativity for a stretch of time and then I have a period where I just flounder, then I have another burst. I figure its just normal for me and I let it happen. No guilt, no qualms and before I know, BAM I'm quilting again. By the way, have you tried some chocolate. I hear tell its a wonderful mood booster. Good luck adn thx again for your wonderful comments.

At 5:37pm on February 18, 2009, Linda Madrid said…: Thanks Georgia, for your nice comment. I have the Brother Innovis'4000D and the Pfaff 7570. They work fine for me and what I like to do. This group is great and the talent here is amazing. Wonderful ideas for the future.
Thanks again,
Linda

At 6:10am on February 18, 2009, QuiltDragon said…: Hi Georgia, I love watching the birds although it'll be more difficult in a couple of months because I have to take the feeders down when the bears come out of hibernation although I have planted more bird/pollinator friendly plants since the bear decided to visit the house more often.

I live in the northwest corner of New Jersey by the Delaware Water Gap. Our past governor Tom Kean said that this is the best kept secret in the state and I wish he had kept his mouth shut! We've had a lot of building, but it's still beautiful and we love it. There's plenty of natural water and cover for the little guy and recently I've seen a bald eagle that's been nesting at the lake about 3 milies away. We live in a very small town and have a small house to match. I never thought I'd like that, but we've been in the house for about 33 years and are not planning to move any time soon.

Where is Brighton, IL? Do you see alot of birds in your yard or do you go on hikes to watch them?

At 4:48am on February 16, 2009, Carol Wadkins said…: Check out your blog for my reply!!
Carol

At 6:30am on February 13, 2009, Linda "Sue" Robertson, TN said…: I have had so many comments on this picture of the labs!! I was sent this picture in an e-mail about animals. I immediately thought of Julia who is one of my friends I met on Connecting Threads. On her page she had many pictures of Woody and Matilda her chocolate and yellow labs. I posted the picture for her to see and so many others have been blessed by it. Animals bring out the best in us. Those two labs have personality plus. That one picture has brought many smiles. I know you love your babies. I have two poodles that I love dearly. Thanks for sharing, enjoy your day!! Linda

At 4:59am on February 13, 2009, Patricia said…: Thanks for the nice comment. Wish I could afford to get it finished. The quilting I mean. I love purple!

At 8:05pm on January 22, 2009, Linda Madrid said…: Hi Georgia, thank you for your nice comment. So sorry for the slow reply been tending to a sick kitty. To answer your question, yes, the blocks are embroidered . It was a slow process because at the time I had a very small embroidery field to work with.

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