Friday, January 7, 2011

Never Say Never to Starting Something New


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Yep, like I have said before...I never believed that quilting is something that I would ever be interested in, or caught doing. Well, I was wrong. I love the whole process of choosing the fabric, piecing it together and coming out with something finished in the end. You know, kinda like a scrapbook page. I am finally finished this quilt that I have made for my daughter, Hannah, and I can honestly look at it and say to myself "well done". I know that she is only fifteen, I know that she loves the quilt, and I know one day she will appreciate it and treasure it even more than she will now. I also hope that one day, my children will find hobbies and interests that are as fulfilling to them, as mine are to me.
I encourage that this year maybe one for YOU, to try something NEW....something that you may never have thought you would or could.....give yourself the opportunity.

4 comments:

  1. absolutely gorgeous Dena ..... did you do this at the class in Newmarket?? I'm still trying to get up my courage to sign up & try quilting!!

    Your daughter will cherish this quilt forever!!

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  2. i LOVE LOVE LOVE to quilt! for years if anyone i knew even remotely was having a baby, i would make them a crib quilt! if i wasn't making cards, i'd SO be quilting! i even made myself a quilted and machine applique jacket several years ago. it took me almost a week of holidays to finish it but it was a labour of love! i should take pics and blog it....it is very 'folk art', not my current fashion style but i will NEVER part with it!....hmmmm maybe i'll dedicate a post to my secret love of FABRIC!

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