tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post4137155509798405325..comments2024-03-25T09:22:42.873-06:00Comments on CRAZY BY DESIGN: Just Another Day in ParadiseCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05765115495938525371noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-44592128365804397052020-04-30T13:20:35.822-06:002020-04-30T13:20:35.822-06:00Great quilt. Thanks for linking up with Elm Street...Great quilt. Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and congrats on your finish.Patty https://www.blogger.com/profile/09158113907316211890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-18366379333724931812020-04-28T06:08:44.328-06:002020-04-28T06:08:44.328-06:00Congrats on your 9PM finish. It is gorgeous. I k...Congrats on your 9PM finish. It is gorgeous. I knew it was yours when I saw those bright colors with the constant black squares in each block as I linked up to the April OMG post. It looks sooooo soft. <br /><br />Call the waambulance? LOVE that!!! Your humor and good heart always shines through no matter what the circumstance. I totally understand that if you cry enough, the tears will make it all better eventually. I love your transparency. You always have a way to turn the situation around to see the good in all of it.<br /><br />LOVE the story about the teacher and staff parade. My niece did one of those with her school here in Ohio. We live in a very rural area (we can't get natural gas or cable...) Our parade happened when we first went to pick up the school lunches. Teachers and volunteers stood outside the school giving kids a weekly lunch bag. Cars passed each other. Kids saw other kids. It was fun--until I realized how high risk our son is with his blood make-up condition. We don't pick up any school lunches anymore due to the way the food has been handled. BUT this week my friend sent me a photo of how the food was prepped this time. We may go back next week and enjoy it once again. <br /><br />Keep on keeping on. Sorry to hear about your grandfurkid. Oh so sad! Glad Bruce is on the mend. Hope he is annoying you the way that husbands do. (High five to Bruce if he's reading this--it's his job.) Sorry to hear about your daughter's divorce. We are only as happy as our saddest child. BUT I remember my divorce when I was in my 20's. It was terrible at the time. If I wouldn't have gotten divorced I would have never met the true love of my life that annoys me daily NOW. Look for the light in the world. HUGS!!!Kathy S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17282436357486708649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-46205983666758814892020-04-22T08:36:36.845-06:002020-04-22T08:36:36.845-06:00Good to hear that Bruce is on the road to recovery...Good to hear that Bruce is on the road to recovery. Was happy to hear that! I love your String RSC blocks. Very pretty and I adore your 9PM quilt ... so bright & uplifting!Susie Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01983123679473675732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-24601017630817859382020-04-21T23:06:55.002-06:002020-04-21T23:06:55.002-06:00Hi Cathy! (me waving madly) Hang in there, girlfri...Hi Cathy! (me waving madly) Hang in there, girlfriend, cause it is going to get better! Can't keep us old gals down!<br />Hugs,<br />Kerrykerrykatiecakes2https://www.blogger.com/profile/11949171119703114016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-76295199433194565002020-04-21T13:07:22.870-06:002020-04-21T13:07:22.870-06:00Oh and I want to drop everything and make that 9PM...Oh and I want to drop everything and make that 9PM quilt. It has the perfect - Hugged by a Rainbow - feel to it.Preetihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363550140143647850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-13838904023595918662020-04-21T13:06:43.119-06:002020-04-21T13:06:43.119-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Preetihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363550140143647850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-69857893136170159172020-04-21T13:04:34.457-06:002020-04-21T13:04:34.457-06:00At 6.5" those strips blocks are modest in siz...At 6.5" those strips blocks are modest in size but pack a huge dose of loveliness. I am sorry about all the upheaval - emotional and tectonic. I am glad that Bruce is home and I am even happier that he is recovering. I too cried this weekend. I alternate between anxiety and gratitude. We will be fine, I know that but I have to constantly remind myself of that. On our walk a few days ago, I came across a painted rock in the grass next to a fire hydrant with a sweet message - We are all in this together. I am thinking of you. Sending hugs and best wishes. You know why I send so many hugs? Because I cannot give one to you without getting one too :-)Preetihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363550140143647850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-27919983876157609202020-04-20T09:28:22.501-06:002020-04-20T09:28:22.501-06:00I wish that saying "When it rains, it pours,&...I wish that saying "When it rains, it pours," wasn't so true! Sorry about all the tearfulness in your life right now. But I love your resolve to put a positive spin on everything during these trying times for us all. And what a special tribute to the school kids and the community with that teacher parade. In our valley, people go out on their doorsteps at 8 p.m. every night and let out voracious howls. Sounds like coyotes all riled up. Lets neighbors know that everyone is doing their part. Loving those blue strips!Barb Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09886530410606428064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-53825336718608422372020-04-19T12:26:01.321-06:002020-04-19T12:26:01.321-06:00Gosh you have a lot on your plate right now. I hav...Gosh you have a lot on your plate right now. I have good days and bad days....or good weeks and bad weeks. Distraction is my best weapon. I really love those light blue string blocks, so glad this cheerful yet calm color is here for us to work on in this most trying April of 2020.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052482883285758098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-39867894304295428642020-04-19T12:17:39.385-06:002020-04-19T12:17:39.385-06:00Dearest Cathy,
I have been in lockdown my entire ...Dearest Cathy,<br /><br />I have been in lockdown my entire life. On a good day my sister just bites my ears, otherwise I get pinned down until I apologize for existing.<br /><br />Honking car horns are scary. I’m sorry that happened to you.<br /><br />Love, BuddySally Trudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412466214275694996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-52001126855048053142020-04-19T09:43:08.518-06:002020-04-19T09:43:08.518-06:00I'm so sorry to hear that your glass seems to ...I'm so sorry to hear that your glass seems to be less than half full this week. But you are trying to make the best of it, because, after all, what else can we do. I fear that now that the moron in chief is instigating insurrection, acceptance of social distancing will decline. Which means we'll all have to stay home even longer.<br />My bright spot is the little boy (2 and a half) who lives several doors down the street, who comes up on my front porch when he and his Mom walk by to see the teddy bears I put in the front windows. He has a very winning smile and brightens the day.<br />The 9 PM quilt is looking good.<br />Pat<br />MissPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807348837446241284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-58413183718451253952020-04-19T08:44:18.718-06:002020-04-19T08:44:18.718-06:00Glad to hear you are keeping your chin up! The 9-...Glad to hear you are keeping your chin up! The 9-PM quilt turned out great - love the backing and binding!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09365095115416468818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-8696123117604809192020-04-19T08:11:50.673-06:002020-04-19T08:11:50.673-06:00I felt so bad, reading about your family troubles....I felt so bad, reading about your family troubles. And then I was happy to see your pretty blue blocks and gorgeous crinkly snuggly 9PM quilt. And then I cried reading about the teachers' parade. Dang, Cathy! Now I need a nap after all this emoting! :)Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06306854459459257368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-64201032675740123002020-04-19T06:42:31.354-06:002020-04-19T06:42:31.354-06:00Hi Cathy! That parade sounds FABULOUS! We would ...Hi Cathy! That parade sounds FABULOUS! We would have run out to wave and smile ourselves, and we are both in education! It sounds like God may have handed your family a few challenges to face. I am so sorry about your daughters hurdles - I am certain it was difficult to decide to divorce, and losing a furbaby is just awful. {{Hugs}} to all of you as I am certain you want to make everyone feel better. Yippee for Bruce healing well - I have been thinking about you both. Your light blue strip blocks look fabulous as does 9PM. Look at all the quilty goodness after washing it. {{Hugs}} Hold the course. We'll all come out the other side a little wiser and a bit worse for the wear. ~smile~ RoseanneHome Sewn By Ushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943739387560629258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-29966275132121168892020-04-18T15:47:39.835-06:002020-04-18T15:47:39.835-06:00What a time you are having in your little piece of...What a time you are having in your little piece of Paradise these days with hubby of course being the major one. Keep hanging on in there, as you are, things have got to get better. Youve done lots of lovely sewing to keep yourself occupiedJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13596754983215564299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-89183522602830212812020-04-18T15:39:02.933-06:002020-04-18T15:39:02.933-06:00Loving that light blue Ojos scrap quilt--nice work...Loving that light blue Ojos scrap quilt--nice work on that one...<br />Grocery nightmares seem to be the new normal. A man was forcibly removed for not wearing a mask in ours last week...and he was coughing!! What is it that people don't understand??<br />I will not get myself started, will not, will not...S I G H <br />Anyway, happy to hear that Bruce is coming along well...sorry to hear your daughters' <br />sorrows...I am sure you don't want to take this "ride" anymore...<br />~ ~ ~ waving in the high winds Julierose Julierosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079686021190332890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-18962233766402392642020-04-18T13:50:49.648-06:002020-04-18T13:50:49.648-06:00Goodness, you've had a time of it!! Still sewi...Goodness, you've had a time of it!! Still sewing up a storm, I see. Light BLUE scrap blocks and a completed quilt, too? Go, YOU!The Joyful Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706614750500929214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-13676942838929337102020-04-18T13:32:16.901-06:002020-04-18T13:32:16.901-06:00Oh, I love the 9P Madness. It looks so soft, crink...Oh, I love the 9P Madness. It looks so soft, crinkly and cuddly. <br /><br />They had a similar teacher parade here. Granddaughter who lives with us is in high school and they are finishing out the year online. She loves it. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793711897790110579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-64039338581912656432020-04-18T11:30:17.583-06:002020-04-18T11:30:17.583-06:00I'm so glad to hear that Bruce is doing well, ...I'm so glad to hear that Bruce is doing well, Cathy, but so sorry for your daughters - it's hard to be stuck at home when you probably just want to go hug them and support them! The teacher parade brought tears to my eyes - I've heard about those, too, but would enjoy seeing one. My best stay-at-home experience this week was learning how to navigate Zoom and "getting together" with my book club friends that way this week! Keep sewing! LIttle Penguin Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05963436433585505550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-75866829254555665282020-04-18T10:06:17.991-06:002020-04-18T10:06:17.991-06:002020 is going to the the most memorable year EVER....2020 is going to the the most memorable year EVER. The grocery stores and Walgreen's are doing well with social distancing -- though I think every clerk would take it upon him or herself to wear a mask. The worst offender is Dollar General, at least the one in our town. No tape on the floor, no shield at the register, unmasked clerk who wanted to put the change into my hand. (It was a $1 purchase, too small for credit card.).........But on to pleasant subjects: your neighborhood parade! RSC strings! And the wonderful finish -- 9P Madness -- what a great design! Nannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09239289676429380866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-13318392520930888052020-04-18T09:51:21.430-06:002020-04-18T09:51:21.430-06:00OH how I love your scrappy wonderful quilt! I was...OH how I love your scrappy wonderful quilt! I was that person in the grocery store three weeks ago, because I did not see the arrows, so a nice lady showed me and now I am on the band wagon, LOL! I am sorry for your sorrows, and happy for your triumphs!julieQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00509047751868460895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-38823592048532628412020-04-18T09:37:05.879-06:002020-04-18T09:37:05.879-06:00so glad you are hanging in there and still making ...so glad you are hanging in there and still making the world more beautifulmaggie fellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00742453369089261080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-8840595886977960842020-04-18T09:07:28.457-06:002020-04-18T09:07:28.457-06:00Oh goodness I got a big smile thinking of cute lit...Oh goodness I got a big smile thinking of cute little you standing your ground in grocery store! Thanks for that!! LOL <br />I'm sorry that things have been extra challenging for you (an all of us) but I'm glad to see you are staying strong. I love the 9pm quilt and name. At least your creativity is still intact! Hang in there friend. Hugs!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08802717167713661424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-42042883335197913572020-04-18T08:39:29.731-06:002020-04-18T08:39:29.731-06:00Talk about a triple whammy! Not the best of month...Talk about a triple whammy! Not the best of months even if we weren't social distancing. Glad Your Guy is getting better and healing well. It's so hard to dwell on the bad stuff and forget the blessings, like being able to work from home (even if you don't like it) and being able to go sew pieces of fabric together to make pretty things. Love your RSC projects. Hope the rest of the year is much, much better. Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876375845688651131noreply@blogger.com