yep, today marks another year in existence for me...my mom is astounded to realize she has a child who is 68 years old! in our family we don't think much about years, just keep on keeping on, and so far it has worked out pretty well....among other things, this arrived as a gift...
so the place is packed with aurifil thread now and the machine gals will be purring and whirring with delight! i was really bowled over with this generous gift, but have promised to pay it forward as i've always done anyway. and yesterday, this also arrived in my mailbox....not a gift but a harbinger!
was surprised as here in the northern south, we are still in summer mode. i did read that the new england foliage was predicted to be over the top this year...i just love autumn! and even tho i'm not venturing back to school, some old habits die very slowly so indulged in these, feeling very rich indeed to have 2 boxes!
actually i thought the new blue would be included, but it wasn't yet. opened them up and inhaled that heady wax aroma that only brand new crayons have. packed away i have the box of 64 and a commemorative tin too...even as a youngster, color tantalized me so the segue to fabric was a given from early days...finally, this project progresses on with the hopes of finish by end of
august september, possible presentation on veterans' day.
with the summer UFO blitz, the finish pile is, well, piling up and time marches on...now, though, time to bake a small chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting and some pretty sprinkles on top...no candles are allowed here but not needed as i'm only as old as i feel....how about you???
Happy Birthday to you, Grace! How wonderful to enjoy another year of your super blog and your friendship!
ReplyDeleteditto vic....october's coming!
DeleteHappy birthday, Grace! Boxes of Aurifil + boxes of Crayolas = creative times ahead.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Grace!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday ������, Grace. I am a retired teacher (kindergarten) and every August, my husband buys me a new box of crayons. I got the 64 count this year. We also go to the back to school section for me to smell the new supplies.
ReplyDeletelol....the crayon smell is heavenly!
DeleteHappy Birthday to you, Grace!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderfully useful box of Aurifil. Though the colors (and smell) may not be as exciting as a new box of Crayolas, those neutrals can do everything!
Oh, I would love to experience Autumn in New England again.
Beautiful quilting.
Absolutely you are only as old as you feel. My 87-year-old Mom says she doesn't feel at all old in her mind, but when she tries to convince her body of that, she realizes she can't do it all anymore. :)
Happy Birthday! What a wonderful gift that tread box is. I love Aurifil.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to you, dear Grace! Absolutely, you're only as old as you feel. Sending you great big hugs on your special day. I can just smell those crayons too, all the way from here. Your thread box is such a special gift, enjoy!
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