With the Thanksgiving season nearing, I tried to find the time/make the effort to get thru with my banner. I got the quilting done and finished the binding this week.
Such a timely sentiment that needs to be viewed and thought about each day. I have elected to hang it on the pantry door, as I must pass by it 20 times a day at least.
I quilted it with a mix of meandering and some swirls for texture. I had intended to use straight line quilting, but after 2 rows, I stopped and ripped it out. It was just not what I wanted.
I am grateful for my new scissors.....the large handled Kay Buckley ones with the serrated edges. Believe me they are wonderful. Relief for my poor hands and wrists. I actually just order the next smaller size for a Christmas present for me----to save Sir Old Man the shopping trip. :) I am sure he will be grateful, too.We are not planning any feast, so I am grateful I can cook a few things and not stress over a big meal.
I am grateful to be almost finished with the quilting on the seasonal panel quilt. I am liking how it looks.
To my blog friends far and wide, I am grateful to share with you. I wish you a joyful, thankful day and week fill with fun, food, and family. Until then, happy stitching.
Have a happy holiday weekend...I am hosting 14 for turkey--so you can imagine am busy...my Friday will become
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I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteAs for the getting older thing- you are so right!
Happy Thanksgiving to you, too.
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Debbie, I am grateful for you. I am so sorry for all the health issues that have plagued you. When I feel healthy, I have a tendency to work too hard because I don't know how long of a stretch I will get. Your work is gorgeous and always an inspiration to me. Wish I could give you a quilty hug!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving Debbie! I hope both you and Sir Old Man have a good day and a great year. I love your banner - it is perfect! I need to check out your new scissors. ~Jeanne
ReplyDeleteOh boy do I agree with your words on getting older!!! Beautiful sentiment on the banner, we could take heed from this message, good place to hang it on the pantry door. I do hope things continue well for Sir Old Man - and yourself of course, sorry to hear about the accident with the knife!
ReplyDeleteI hope you did have happy, happy day with no stress.
Your new project is wonderful. Thankfully your knife accident wasn't worse and some glue was all you needed. Yes, Mr Old Age is a trickster. A very Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteI love your banner, so true!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. We are having turkey and dressing, spinach and cranberry sauce, and some homemade bread. Glad your cut wasn't serious!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you and Sir Old Man. I hope your day is peaceful & quiet & full of joy. Your banner is beautiful & something to remember & think about each day of the year. Hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteI so agree with the sentiment on the panel. Gratitude always improves my attitude and mood. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteYour banner is beautiful, and the sentiment, very appropriate, and I hope. you and Sir Old Man have a blessed and peaceful Thanksgiving Day. Your new scissors look like they are perfect for you!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you and Sir Old Man. We will also being spending a quiet holiday at home, but I still always make the turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, squash, homemade cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie with real whipped cream traditional dinner. Eating out is easier, but I miss the leftovers. I have the 6" Kay Buckley scissors and use them all the time.
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happy day to you too! Would you like to be included in the I Like post tomorrow? This is just right up our alley!LeeAnna at not afraid of color
ReplyDeleteGetting old is definitely not for wimps! I love your wall hanging, Debbie. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Sir Old Man :)
ReplyDeleteI believe it was Bette Davis who said "getting old is not for sissies". I agree. However, I do seem to have a lot more compassion now for others who are struggling with health issues. You are so right, we have so much for which to be grateful. I love your banner! It is perfect and it sounds like you found the perfect spot to hang it.
ReplyDeleteI hope Sir Old Man is doing well now. So many complications to aging!
ReplyDeleteLove the banner. You did a beautiful job--it looks like it was meant to be.
I didn't know New-Skin came in a spray. My mom used to put the liquid on the finger she kept under the quilt when she hand quilted, so she could "prick" the New-Skin to make sure her needle had gone through, and not get such a tender finger.
I have those scissors, too. They are good ones, for sure!
Have a pleasant, low-key meal of gratitude.That sounds delightful! I am hosting 20, and not feeling up to it!
Gratitude does wonders. That New Skin spray sounds pretty cool. I recently got a pair of serrated-edged scissors - Love them! Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteYour new quilt is perfect. Hope the cut heals quickly. Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie! What a wonderful thankful post. I especially love your hanging that you put on the pantry door. A gentle reminder to yourself about being grateful is just fab and it a truly beautiful piece. I'm sorry you cut your thumb but that new skin looks pretty darn cool to solve the issue. I hope you enjoyed a Happy Thanksgiving with family and friends. ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post very much, Debbie. Your old guy sounds a lot like mine. We keep saying you need your wits about you more just when it seems you are losing them! Aging...ovey! Meanwhile, happily stitching lovely things I see. Thanks for the tip about the scissors; I keep meaning to buy myself a "good" pair. Enjoy your Thanksgiving with the two of you.
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