Monthly Archives: January 2012

Perfectly not perfect

I’ve been thinking about how things don’t always turn out perfectly.  Take this quilt for example… I mean, just look at it… there is nothing “perfect” about this quilt. The shapes are irregular, I ran out of one color and had to add others, those borders are unusual, the quilting a little wild… but in...

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NatalyaJanuary 20, 2012 - 4:49 pm

I love the way the red just jump out at me! the kid is gonna love it!

Vivien ZepfJanuary 19, 2012 - 10:23 am

Love the quilt and the post.

Kristin LJanuary 17, 2012 - 8:55 am

An imperfect quilt for an imperfect situation = perfect acceptance and and a wonderful start in the world for the baby. The quilt is adorable and the shower sounds like fun.

Pam sadlerJanuary 16, 2012 - 7:19 am

Thank you for sharing your story, wonderfully said, and quilt as well…

MicheleJanuary 16, 2012 - 5:09 am

It’s a beautiful piece of art! So creative and fun.

Sharon TJanuary 15, 2012 - 6:37 pm

Amen! Well said. Beautiful quilt!

{outside and inside}

I’ve always enjoyed having chickens around, but a certain dog of ours seems to REALLY like it!  So much so that having free-range chickens was out of the question.  Finally, thanks to Craigslist, we found the perfect enclosure for them.  And a new cage can only mean one thing: new chickens!  These are just a...

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Tonya LittmannJanuary 15, 2012 - 8:23 am

We just got chickens for the first time last Monday. Our Golden Retriever is also very interested. I’m not sure how this will work but I hope to let the chickens out while the dog in locked out of the backyard.

DebbieJanuary 14, 2012 - 4:59 pm

Looks great! I really do like those cheery colors :)

{a pause}

In the midst of a hectic day, I looked out a window and this is what I saw… … the sight made me pause and reach for my camera.  Life may get tiresome and mundane, but nature is always breathtaking and refreshing.  I’m hoping you too are able to pause from time-to-time and notice what...

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UlrikeJanuary 11, 2012 - 10:08 am

Thanks for sharing this with us. You are right, there is so much beauty in nature and so much to be thankful for.

squint

Progress is being made on my latest.  I’m beginning to infuse goodness and well wishes into the seams. It’s for a baby, you see and I’m ever mindful of the blessing the children can be. This isn’t it – it’s a washed out version of it… but you get the picture. I’ve heard it said...

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NatalyaJanuary 11, 2012 - 2:09 am

lovely!

Kristin LJanuary 10, 2012 - 7:15 pm

Lucky baby!

maraJanuary 10, 2012 - 12:26 pm

I just wanted to say that this quilt is beautiful! And I really love your blog too. I visited Maui back in October and it is thrilling and refreshing to see the island through non-tourist eyes via your blog. Thank you for sharing all that you do.

d r e wJanuary 10, 2012 - 11:20 am

it’s great! it has nice rhythm.

Monica DunkleyJanuary 10, 2012 - 10:39 am

I like to put my photo in black and white.

A Basket of Inspiration

This time of year I always get a little blue.  I blame this funk on one simple thing – being cold.  Now I realize I live in Hawaii and I really don’t have anything to moan about, but really, we’ve had some cold days up the mountain where I live.  Because we have no heating...

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