As we get ready to go to the hospital to see my stepdad this Thanksgiving Day, I am reminded of the many blessings in my life. I woke up today in a warm house, surrounded by love. I have wonderful parents, a near perfect husband and a perfect dog. Our brothers and sisters are safe and warm...
I have a career that I love, doing work that is very meaningful to me...
I received this bracelet, made from actual cranberries, from one of my students. It, along with my other fine jewelry, is being stored in the refrigerator until we leave for dinner.
Another student came by my office on Tuesday and shyly presented me with this kit, which he thought I could put together as a decoration for my "Sewing Room"/Office. I marvel at the thoughtfulness of children who have seen very little warmth shown to them in their young lives... These kids truly illustrate the triumph of the human spirit over all...
On a lighter note, I mentioned before that I thought Jo-Ann's was getting some better quality fabric and here to illustrate...
I thought this soft, brushed cotton had sort of a Hanna Andersson/Oilily feel to it.
This ribbon speaks for itself...part of my current all-things-Nordic-looking obsession
Adorable cotton flannel sewn up into the quickest gift your family and friends will just love. Get a 17" by 12" piece of flannel, fold it longways good sides facing, sew one short side and the other long side, turn it right side out, fill with a few cups of rice, a couple of drops of lavender oil (optional) fold in a bit and sew up the end and make a tag that says "For heat, warm in microwave for 2-3 minutes, for cold, cool in freezer for 1-2 hours". If you really want to get fancy, scan the fabric, type the instructions in and print it onto label paper. I'm telling you, I gave these a few years ago, everybody uses them, they last forever and I still get requests for more.
...and...some awfully cute, sparkly little ornaments...
Loving JoAnn's again!
Happy Thanksgiving! I am picturing all of you at a tiny feast, inside my computer... I am thankful for all of you, new friends all over the world. Thanks for visiting hollyhocks.
Happy thanksgiving Vicki, alas we do not have this in the uk..our next feast is christmas day......ill post soon been busy putting up the decorations....4 tress so far, 6 boxes of decorations, lots of red and white, etc etc...hope all goes well with your stepdad, your last post made me laugh, i had a nan once who was on deaths door more than the grim reeper! but she rallied on for years and years, bye for now fred..ps hope the you know what goes well.
Posted by: fredsworld | November 22, 2007 at 12:53 PM
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Doe | November 22, 2007 at 01:51 PM
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Doe | November 22, 2007 at 01:53 PM
Happy Thanksgiving. Now stop making me feel envious of your joanns.
Posted by: Pam | November 22, 2007 at 02:17 PM
Hi! Lurker here. I'm so at that tiny feast inside your computer! Mmmm..... delicious!!!
Posted by: Kris | November 22, 2007 at 05:00 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you have a lovely evening. I really wish that we had a Joanns - I love those fabrics.
Cathy X
Posted by: pinkgreen | November 22, 2007 at 05:03 PM
JoAnns does have some really cute stuff in stock right now. I don't know if you scrapbook but they have a bunch of Christmas stamps for a Dollar each. I'm going to have to go back and look for that blue fabric with the white flowers. It is so cute! I hope your Thanksgiving was a great start to your holiday!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | November 25, 2007 at 11:20 PM
Hi! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I'm addicted to fabrics and I'm so happy to take an eye-shot here!! Not to mention that lovely ribbon with hearts...
I'm going to use that rice lavender package idea, sounds so good! Thanks for inspiration! Cheers!
Posted by: LiLi | November 26, 2007 at 03:02 PM
Hi! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I'm addicted to fabrics and I'm so happy to take an eye-shot here!! Not to mention that lovely ribbon with hearts...
I'm going to use that rice lavender package idea, sounds so good! Thanks for inspiration! Cheers!
Posted by: LiLi | November 26, 2007 at 03:03 PM
Hope your Thanksgiving was fabulous :)
Posted by: felicia | November 26, 2007 at 05:27 PM
Happy Late Thanksgiving! I hope it was a great one for you and yours.
Thank you for the quick gift idea and instructions!
Posted by: Leigh | November 26, 2007 at 07:29 PM
love all your purchases at Joann's especially those cute little snowman ornaments
Ok will have to go to Joann's and see if I can find some too
enjoy reading your blog
Kathie in NJ
Posted by: kathie holland | November 28, 2007 at 03:30 AM
Would you look at the selvage of the beautiful pink, red, blue striped fabric from Joann's and tell me the name of it. It is stunning. I love it. I would love to find it.
Posted by: Nanette | November 28, 2007 at 01:11 PM
Vicki,
I've been absent lately. I'm so sorry to hear that things aren't going so well. Do take care of yourself and relax the best you can. You'll need all you've got this month! Keep me posted as to how things are going for you. Until then, you'll be in my thoughts along with your step fatehr.
Posted by: sondra | November 30, 2007 at 05:29 PM
Hearing how you appreciate small gestures just warms my heart! When in college I contemplated pursuing being a teacher and to this day I frequently think about it and wish I had. I'm sure it is tremendous work but how amazing to know how you can positively impact growing minds!
I've been a regular to your blog for some time now and I enjoy it so much! May I add you to my blog list on my humble blog?
Posted by: Cece Marie | December 01, 2007 at 12:38 PM
I wanted to thank you again for the flannel bag instructions! I made them over the weekend and they were a huge it!!! I posted a pics and link to your site on my blog about them.
Thanks again!!!
Posted by: Leigh | December 10, 2007 at 03:40 PM
oops a huge hit!!!!
Posted by: Leigh | December 10, 2007 at 03:40 PM