We are off to see youngest daughter at her colleges "parents weekend"! I can't wait, it has been 6 long weeks since I gave my baby a hug and I don't know if I will be able to let go once I start:>)I have plans to head to Shipshewana, Indiana with hubby while Victoria finishes up her morning classes, then off to my brothers guest house nearby to kick back, watch movies, and make her favorite veggie lasagna. Then shopping, a movie, maybe the local ice cream parlor. We will , all four, be together again and it sounds like heaven!
On another subject, I haven't blogged much this week because I have been working on a top secret project that I am so excited about, I wish I could show you right now but it will have to wait a couple weeks. I know, I hate it when I see that kind of thing, such a tease. But, I really am just bursting at the seams! The picture above isn't the surprise but it is one of four quilt blocks made by my grandmother over 50 years ago. They have been in my stash for at least 20 years and I finally decided to convert them to hearts. One for me, three for you! I'll have them in my etsy shop next week. They are made of real vintage feedsack, even the backing has printing from the sacks on it! I think grandma would be happy that they are finally seeing daylight:>)
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, I know I will!
Have a great time, Kathy.
ReplyDeleteI love the vintage feedsack heart!! So pretty.
Can't wait for your surprise!!
~Blessings,
Jan
Have a wonderful weekend. I'm off to get my oldest from Uni tomorrow and bring him home for our Canadian Thanksgiving. He hasn't been here since he left the last week of August.
ReplyDeleteOh, I remember our first parents' weekend when our dear son was in his first year of college. It was like Heaven! Time with him and time to do 'mother' things again. Have a wonderful trip. Can't wait to hear all about it. ~Adrienne~
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure this heart is..amd so beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteYou know how I LOVE your work!
My dove arrived today. She was wrapped up so beautifully!! I LOVE her! She is going in our bedroom where I can see her each morning as I wake...maybe her sweet face will encourage me to get out of bed! *grin*
Have a wonderful trip and weekend! I know you miss her so...enjoy each second with her.
You have my interest meter on overlaod with this talk of a *secret project*!
Love,
Sue
I HAVE BEEN MEANING TO LEAVE A MESSAGE FOR YOU, I LOVE THE LAMPSHADE YOU COVERED A COUPLE OF POSTS BACK AND WAS WONDERING HOW YOU GOT THE FABRIC ON SO GOOD. DID YOU USE THAT STUFF AT JOANN FABRICS WITH THE STICKY BACK....YOU DID GOOD. HAVE A WONDERFUL PARENTS WEEKEND. IT'S AWFUL WHEN DAUGHTERS ARE AWAY AT COLLEGE.
ReplyDeleteC'mon, you can tell ME! ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove the heart from your Grandma's feedsacks. You've got some cool treasures from her but I think you're right-she'd be thrilled that you were using them for something.
Tell Vicky we say "hi" and give her a hug for us.
I love this heart! I think it's my favorite one so far!
ReplyDeleteHave a good trip! I know I wouldn't be able to take six weeks of not seeing my girl (that time will come for me in a couple of years)!
Can't wait to see the super secret project!!
Manuela
Give her a hug from all of us too!
ReplyDeleteOuuu I want to go to shipshewanna with yous!
Its been years since we have had a chance to go!
Be sure to go to Lollys fabric store.... they have fabrics I have never found any other place! trust me...well worth going to! wink!!!
Can't wait to see what you buy!
Hugz, Dolly
Oh I know you'll have fun...now don't cry!
ReplyDeletePrecious heart :)
Kathy have a wonderful time with your daugther....I can't wait to hear about your surprise..and thank you for the wonderful crow...I posted him/her today and link back to you!!!
ReplyDeleteKathy, that heart is so beautiful and I love the story behind the material....
ReplyDeleteHave an amazing time with your daughter! Can't wait to hear what the secret is!!
xo
Penny
Yay for parent's weekend! We will head to AZ for our daughter's parent's weekend on the 24th. Like you, I'm sooo excited!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great time!
I love the heart! But then, I love all the cute things you make,especially the little birds. I also love how you display them in your hands. One of these days, I'm going to have to do some shopping in your etsy shop.
ReplyDeleteDebbie in Florida
I can totally relate regarding your visit with daughter. I miss my daughter terribly ...but, she is due home for Thanksgiving and I'm counting the days. Enjoy your visit and I love the heart!
ReplyDeleteYou will have a wonderful time. Enjoy every minute.
ReplyDeleteHave a great parents weekend! I know you will enjoy it tremendously.
ReplyDeleteKathy, what a beautiful heart!...a real treasure with a wonderful memory that goes along with it. I love the old quilts made from feed sacks.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your "parents weekend"!!!
Can't wait to see what the big surprise is!
Hugs,
Donna
You won again!
ReplyDeleteHi!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a sweet heart and the fabrics are just lovely.
YOu are going to have such a lovely time with your daughter. Everything sounds like fun right down to the veggie lasagne.! Such a nice family time.
I will have to be back to see what you are up to and what your surprise is!
Have a wonderful weekend. Come by and visit when you have time.
Judi
I'm so very happy to hear that you will be taking a little trip to visit your daughter. I know you have a lot on your mind right now, and a little time away will be so refreshing! I pray daily for your husband's job situation.
ReplyDeleteOh, by the way I LOVE veggie lasagna!!! Your daughter is lucky to have it homemade from your loving hands.
I can't wait to see your top secret surprise!!
Have a wonderful, wonderful weekend with your family!
How delightful that you get to see your daughter for a visit. Your plan sounds like a wonderful respite. This heart is unbelievably charming, especially since it is made from quilt blocks that your grandmother made over 50 years ago. Can't wait to see your surprise. Karen
ReplyDeleteI am waiting with great anticipation here! LOVE the heart!!! What a sweet story to go with it, too. See, you are just seeewwwww (pun intended) amazing!!!
ReplyDeletelove ya,
Becky
So glad you could use them for your lovely hearts! I like the variety of prints.
ReplyDeleteKathy
ReplyDeleteHope you don't keep us in suspense too long!