As stated in my last blog post, the Snow People have seen their last for this season. The late afternoon sun streaming in through the back windows threatened to melt them all into puddles on the wood hall table, so they have been packed away.  |
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But in their place is yet another snowman -- an easy printed panel sewing project completed only yesterday. The plan is he will remain where he is until a quilted heart design is sewn and hung in his place (for February). I pre-washed the fabric for that this evening, and hope to spend some relaxing time with needle-in-hand very soon.
By the way, here is his predecessor, by the same designer:
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Now, here are this week's Hodgepodge questions. I'm linking up with bloggers to answer Joyce's weekly questions from her blog, From This Side of the Pond.
1. January 24th is National Compliment Day. Is it easy or not so easy for you to accept a compliment? Share a recent compliment you've given or received.
Yes, I generally take compliments pretty well. It's the gracious thing to do. As for a compliment recently received, a family member, just this past weekend, said nice things about a quilt I made that's hanging in my dining room.
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| Pattern is Block Party by Donna Poster. Embellishments are small metal treasures such as a baby spoon, an earring that lost its partner, buttons, and other miscellaneous metal fobs from old purses, costume jewelry, etc. The embellishments were inspired by my quilting friend and author, Cindy Brick. |
As for giving compliments, I try to do that often, with sincerity. It is hurtful to me when people don't receive my best intentions to honor them with praise.
2. Ten little things you are loving right now.
Well, I could list my grandchildren, but there are eleven of them and the question asked for only ten ...
3. Would people describe you as a positive person?
It probably depends on who you ask.
Do you see yourself that way?
I try, but some days it's a little hard.
positive people find something to look forward to every day, they celebrate the small stuff, they're kind, they stay busy, accept responsibility for their actions, forgive themselves, know when to move on, and resist comparisons
Which action on the list would you say you do regularly?
I know when to move on, I stay busy, and I take responsibility for my actions.
Which action could you add to your life to give you a more positive outlook?
I need to forgive myself and find something to look forward to every day.
If you're a positive person, what's something you do regularly that's not on the list?
4. Homemade chicken soup, beef stew, or a bowl of chili ... what's your pleasure on a cold winter's day?
I'm most likely to have on hand at all times the ingredients to make a pot of chili, so that's my answer.
5. The best part of my day is ...
Sinking my body into our gel-foam mattress at day's end with a buckwheat-filled neck pillow supporting my neck and head. I've had arthritis in my neck for many years, so by bedtime I'm ready to give it a rest.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
Right now I'm reading this book, Anxious for Nothing by Max Lucado. I'm doing the accompanying workbook in a ladies' Bible study group on Wednesday evenings at my church, but I like the hardback book the best. I've underlined, highlighted and made notes in the margins, and I'm only half way through the book!
One very encouraging verse the author shared that has helped me greatly is from Isaiah 49:25, "I will contend with him who contends with you."
God is gracious. He is closer than the air in our lungs. This book encourages me to rest in Him.
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