tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post5041251168935281055..comments2024-03-25T09:22:42.873-06:00Comments on CRAZY BY DESIGN: Welcome May!Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05765115495938525371noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-21355639200686076562020-05-05T14:37:25.211-06:002020-05-05T14:37:25.211-06:00Kudos to the warrior Bruce. May his spirits remain...Kudos to the warrior Bruce. May his spirits remain intact with his sense of humor. Wonky is the new normal - did you not get the news? Once it is washed and dried, it will be soft and fluffy and crinkly like you - just perfect. Please don't pick out the quilting - just my opinion. I would kill for some yellow or red or pink. Lots of Love to you.Preetihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363550140143647850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-87370025592484728902020-05-05T08:23:36.092-06:002020-05-05T08:23:36.092-06:00I hope your sailing continues smooth for the next ...I hope your sailing continues smooth for the next decade or so. Hugs (from a safe distance) to you both!<br />Enjoy that happy gardening - sunshine and green plants work wonders!<br />gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11629856023631651681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-76938001856091616332020-05-04T10:26:03.897-06:002020-05-04T10:26:03.897-06:00Thanks for the update; who says everything can...Thanks for the update; who says everything can't be smooth sailing? ;-) A positive attitude and sense of humor are great medicine! I think I will herewith call all fan quilting "Unitarian" - it's a perfect description! Take care and know I continue to send good thoughts your way.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09365095115416468818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-25384665512618557742020-05-04T10:07:14.894-06:002020-05-04T10:07:14.894-06:00So glad there is mostly good news from your corner...So glad there is mostly good news from your corner of the world. So many fly overs, but we are not near enough to get to see any! I love the idea though. I am amazed at all your good cheer and stamina. Doctors visits, gardening, sewing and no doubt all the other tasks necessary to keep a couple going. You know, laundry, food, house cleaning!<br />Wow, you guys are amazing! grammajudybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00562284172505849145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-23938523412711072222020-05-03T14:04:25.229-06:002020-05-03T14:04:25.229-06:00So, so glad to know that Bruce is doing well. I&#...So, so glad to know that Bruce is doing well. I've been thinking of you both. <br /><br />Mindless sewing sounds like just what the doctor would order for you! You had me laughing with Baptist, Unitarian, and Satanic fans!! :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425977539640711969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-44829720706279887442020-05-03T12:02:27.752-06:002020-05-03T12:02:27.752-06:00How wonderful to hear Bruce is doing so well. Can&...How wonderful to hear Bruce is doing so well. Can't believe you got some Happy Blocks done too. They are so versatile, easy and do make for some neat quilts. I haven't tried any FMQ fans but want to one of these days. I have hand quilted many and just love how they look in a quilt. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793711897790110579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-83718206033893160302020-05-03T05:55:50.920-06:002020-05-03T05:55:50.920-06:00Wow, I had to go back to last week's post to c...Wow, I had to go back to last week's post to catch up with you & Bruce. Unfortunately you know the story of my life with Fred lately so I'm sure you understand my lack last week. I like the positive, upbeat attitude. Obviously there will be less-than-stellar moments but it sounds like you both will get through this. This is the perfect time to get that garden planted. Nothing like playing in the dirt to get you grounded! Ha! Get it??!!?? Anyway, you & Bruce will both be in my thoughts this week and probably more. Hang in there! ((hugs))Susie Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01983123679473675732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-57843675639944557532020-05-03T04:10:43.347-06:002020-05-03T04:10:43.347-06:00So glad that surgery is over! I think a lot of us ...So glad that surgery is over! I think a lot of us are obly up for mindless sewing these days...Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052482883285758098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-70825033556901915852020-05-03T01:30:06.128-06:002020-05-03T01:30:06.128-06:00Whoa, I am completely blown away by how positive a...Whoa, I am completely blown away by how positive and well adjusted you and Bruce are. Such a wonderful combination of productivity and optimism...so Molly suggested I get a hold of some of the pills you are having...Sally Trudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412466214275694996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-42863188109457021282020-05-02T20:58:58.894-06:002020-05-02T20:58:58.894-06:00Wonderful news that Bruce is home and doing well. ...Wonderful news that Bruce is home and doing well. And having help with the garden prep is a godsend. I was working outside all day so I hadn't seen that RSC was dark green. Since I barely started anyway, this may be the year I take off and just try to finish some of the prior year projects. If spring sticks around (the forecast say NOT), I won't have as much time to sew anyway. <br />Pat<br />MissPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807348837446241284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-47266680103436298912020-05-02T19:09:52.071-06:002020-05-02T19:09:52.071-06:00Aw, I'm sorry the fans weren't funs. I gue...Aw, I'm sorry the fans weren't funs. I guess everyone has FMQ shapes that work for them and others, not so much. There are good Free Motions, bad Free Motions, Motion Sicknesses, and Paid-Dearly-For Motions. If its any consolation, I'm convinced that Quarantine Brain makes it all harder. I stitched some seriously jagged, uneven and just plain ugly stippling lately and declined to rip it out. <br /><br />But the news on the Bruce front is very good. If he's commanding gardening troops, I'm very encouraged with his recovery!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06306854459459257368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-16180961819031971962020-05-02T15:24:51.477-06:002020-05-02T15:24:51.477-06:00Your hubby has a great attitude after losing his a...Your hubby has a great attitude after losing his arm, what a thing to have to go through. Very best wishes to you both from across the sea. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13596754983215564299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-67962773245975469692020-05-02T14:57:45.021-06:002020-05-02T14:57:45.021-06:00Hi again, Cathy! I adore Alfie and Darla - I am c...Hi again, Cathy! I adore Alfie and Darla - I am certain those birds were taunting them. I'll bet Alfie is more than ready for some lap time with Bruce. I am so thankful that the surgery is behind him and that he is able to convalesce AT HOME. It sounds to me like both of you have an upbeat attitude which helps a whole lot. I suspect you have a good support system for when you just need to cry and vent. I'll continue to keep you both in my prayers. How exciting that the garden, under careful Bruce supervision, will be going in this weekend. {{Hugs}} ~smile~ RoseanneHome Sewn By Ushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943739387560629258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-91611032574335864562020-05-02T12:55:09.088-06:002020-05-02T12:55:09.088-06:00our prayers are with youour prayers are with youmaggie fellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00742453369089261080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-78950815486675395832020-05-02T11:49:58.641-06:002020-05-02T11:49:58.641-06:00Glad things are going well for Bruce, and you, too...Glad things are going well for Bruce, and you, too! I'm sure you've already heard this, but people are doing amazing things with prosthetics these days, so there's lots of hope for Bruce's future. How wonderful to have some help with the garden this weekend, too! Those blue and pink blocks are going to make a very Happy quilt!LIttle Penguin Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05963436433585505550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-91215383914071035032020-05-02T11:26:20.088-06:002020-05-02T11:26:20.088-06:00So glad to hear about Bruce. My prayers have been...So glad to hear about Bruce. My prayers have been with him and your family. Sounds like you have this under control and that is a lot to say during all these crazy times. Have fun with family and let Bruce tell them all how to do the garden. He would anyway, wouldn't he? Blessing to all.bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01629897751936066519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-75256857185945934932020-05-02T11:11:42.063-06:002020-05-02T11:11:42.063-06:00Cathy, dear Cathy! And Bruce!!! My heart goes out ...Cathy, dear Cathy! And Bruce!!! My heart goes out to you both. I am glad Bruce is home and once again on the mend. You have both gone through so much and yet, I connect with your blog and you cheer me up!<br />You are a strong couple, and I am so sure that strength comes from your deep love for one another. <br />Alfie and Darla are adorable as usual while being entertained (taunted) by the birds outside. Speaking of which, I am happy to see that your spring has arrived and with that some help in your garden. <br />Keep up the good smiles, please tell Bruce he is in my thoughts and prayers, as are you!claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16572555442321120647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-70403400216816835072020-05-02T11:07:59.276-06:002020-05-02T11:07:59.276-06:00I'm voting for mutiny on the SS Scrappy Challe... I'm voting for mutiny on the SS Scrappy Challenge!! Or... Maybe we can all make pink and yellow Happy Blocks with Dark GREEN centers. Yeh, that might work! :o))The Joyful Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706614750500929214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-73876389006542726682020-05-02T10:40:03.392-06:002020-05-02T10:40:03.392-06:00I was so hoping for a light, bright Spring-ey colo...I was so hoping for a light, bright Spring-ey color, too. I have no dark greens worth<br />working with; so I will be stepping aside this month and concentrating on finishing up the earlier months pieces. <br />So good to hear that Bruce is mending and still keeps his sense of humor--how amazing is that;)))hope he continues to do well--AND I hope you are able to relax a bit and take some deep breaths after it all....<br />~ ~ ~ waving from afar JulieroseJulierosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079686021190332890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4814262528756246837.post-62435796792800451932020-05-02T09:54:53.118-06:002020-05-02T09:54:53.118-06:00I am so relieved to hear that Bruce is home and th...I am so relieved to hear that Bruce is home and that you're together. Despite all the anguish you've been through, being together has to be what you both need the most right now. Hopefully his pain will soon dissipate and he will heal quickly. Bless the people who are helping you with your garden and taking such good care of you - from a safe distance. Sending you both huge hugs and healing thoughts.Magpie's Mumblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128noreply@blogger.com