I'm a gifted (but frustrated) girl!

I'm frustrated because....

Last night, I spent an hour writing this post.  I had all the photos and links in.  I pressed "Schedule to Publish," and lost the entire post.  I was so mad!  It's hard to get motivated to rewrite an entire post, you kow?  Okay, here goes.  Do overs.  (I'll try to remember to Save more often this time.)

I'm gifted because....

I am so blessed and grateful to have wonderful friends and family in my life to gift to me now and then.  I have the most wonderful SIL (SisLH) who lives near Nancy's Notions in Wisconsin.  She goes there often and sends me little gifties.  I often don't blog them, because I use them right away.  (Or sometimes Sweet Pea absconds with them.)  I'll have to show you what she sends sometimes.  She's awfully good to me.  I am excited because next weekend, we are going to Nancy Zieman's big Sewing Weekend at Nancy's Notions.  There are all kinds of classes going on....oh, and shopping!  Mostly, I'm looking forward to hanging out with SisLH a little bit.  Should be fun.

The other day, I received a box in the mail.  In it, were my bee blocks from Shelly from Prairie Moon Quilts  (more on those later).  Also in the box was this little quilt.

She said that her modern guild issued a challenge for the members to make something with a heart on it and gift it to a friend they cared about and needed.  Shelly made this and decided I was her friend who needed. it.  Wow!  First, I was honored that she considered me such a deserving friend.  Second, I did kinda need it, what with all my stress lately!  Thank you so much, Shelly!  It's just gorgeous!

There is so much attention to detail on this.  Notice all the little buttons sewn to the ribbon.

And then there are three quotes printed on paper, framed out beautifully, and tied to the quilt.  They are all wonderful, but the last one is my favorite.  I love this quilt.  It will hang in my sewing room.  Shelly, you brought tears to my eyes with this.  I don't know how to thank you.

Then, at Easter, my mom gifted me this figurine.  It's a Jim Shore figurine of a cat.  You might recall I have a nativity scene that is from Jim Shore, which I blogged previously.  I've often thought I'd like to collect his figurines.  I guess Mom agreed that I should and started it for me.  She said she felt a little bad about PJ and the kittens dying.  So, she got me this.  I adore it.  Thank you so much, Mom!!!

I thought maybe he should live here by my African violet.  Sorry the photo isn't so great.  I have done some editing to it (e.g., to crop out that plastic bag that peeking in the corner--grrr), but cannot get it to save when I upload it.  I'm about ready to throw this computer out the window.  Plus, it's operating really slow.  Anyway, I love this cat.  He kind of reminds me of the Cheshire cat.  Doesn't he?

Well, better run.  Hope you all have a wonderful day!

Until next time,

Mama Pea

 

Comments

[Deb]

Ooh, I hope you have fun next weekend at the sewing event with your SIL!! How very fun that will be! She sounds very generous with all the sweet gifties. And the little quilt from Shelley is so special. Now...the subject of cats. Hmm...I'm not really a cat person but I love anything Jim Shore. And I have to admit that his cat looks really adorable on that mug rug by your beautiful plant. (So sorry this had to be a re-do...I can definitely identify!!)

[Shelly]

I'm glad you like your little quilt! The Jim Shore cat is adorable -- my sister would love that.

[Lynn]

What a great little quilt and cat figurine! And your violet looks really happy to have a friend.

Blogger switched me to their new interface this morning. Grrrr! Now I have to figure out where everything is again.

[jenclair]

I wouldn't have noticed the tiny buttons on the ribbon, if you hadn't pointed them out! What a wonderful gift of the heart.

Of course, I love your little cat figurine for all kinds of reasons!

[carolld]

That little quilt is darling. Love all those beautiful sayings. What a nice friend you have there! That little cat your mom gave you is so cute. I love anything "cat". Your flower is beautiful too! I wish I could grow those. Have a great time next week. I'll be thinking of you!

[Donna]

What a sweet friend and I love the little quilt. Amber collected Jim Shore figurines and I do too .. especially the cat ones! Yours is adorable next to your gorgeous violet!
Hugs,
Donna

[PegVan]

Love your post. I'm so glad the kitty is looking great next to the violet. And you and Pappa Pea look absolutely stunning!! Don't think I've ever seen such a great smile on his face! You look glorious!

[PegVan]

Ooops, I didn't realize you didn't put that picture in - sorry! Forget that post! :-(

[terriaw]

Wow, that little quilt is so darn awesome! The best part - it was a total surprise from such a good friend. I love everything about it!

[Allie]

Such beautiful gifts, Stephanie....and boy you deserve it, especially lately!! I hope blogger resolves these new issues soon, argh....

[Brooke]

You are blessed and a blessing too!! Can't wait to spend some time together!!

[Deb]

I love Jim Shore too - I, also, have a nativity of his. It's my favorite decoration to unpack each Christmas.

[Doris]

So sweet... every bit of it! You are a good friend, so I understand why Shelly chose you!

I have several (6-8) Jim Shore figurines. but no kitties. Mostly Halloween and Christmas. Hubby likes the detail he carves into them as much as I do.

I lost two entire blog posts and an LONG email with detailed info about my Mom's upcoming move, last week. I didn't bother to recreate the blog posts (I was so frustrated!) but I had no choice but to rewrite the email and I'm sure I forgot something important in there...