tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post2305193350508330067..comments2024-03-28T06:36:13.509-04:00Comments on Quiltville's Quips & Snips!!: What A Load Of…Bonnie K. Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377635115790685301noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-505810118290193602016-12-01T18:58:49.710-05:002016-12-01T18:58:49.710-05:00I love that you picked rhubarb straight from the g...I love that you picked rhubarb straight from the garden and dipped the ends into the sugar bowl. We were raised in a small town in SD and did the exact same thing! Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15260477668481574510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-30703115032315707482016-12-01T13:11:21.637-05:002016-12-01T13:11:21.637-05:00I love your new book and am looking forward to sta...I love your new book and am looking forward to starting a quilt from it. I do have a problem. I was looking forward to using your Essential Triangle Tool, but it arrived broken. Is there I way that I can get it replaced? Nancy A: rangerer@sbcglobal.netUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13409074281597209238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-91036376994894726172016-12-01T13:08:04.042-05:002016-12-01T13:08:04.042-05:00I know how you feel about over decorating when you...I know how you feel about over decorating when you are going to be gone part of the time. I thought we would be here for Christmas, but it looks like we may be going to our daughter's in Virginia. Her husband is a Navy SeaBee and is stationed in Greece right now. Her latest FB post made us think we need to rethink our plans. We have the outside decorated, but I want to rethink the inside. Nancy A: rangerer@sbcglobal.netUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13409074281597209238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-82048627461240960292016-12-01T09:36:33.912-05:002016-12-01T09:36:33.912-05:00One of my quilting buddies and I were discussing a...One of my quilting buddies and I were discussing at a quilt retreat in Texas, how you get all done that you do. That is a whole lot of books to store and mail. WOW!!!! Especially the shipping of your books and rulers. We were both working on our 1st step on En Provence and have challenged ourselves to do this mystery quilt. It will be Brenda in Texas and Brenda in Arkansas working on it and so much fun to keep each other accountable. Happy Quilting.BrenWall61@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435705584787415340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-58273817103111115342016-12-01T06:52:38.875-05:002016-12-01T06:52:38.875-05:00Wow...similarities. I lived in NW PA until I was n...Wow...similarities. I lived in NW PA until I was nearly seven. No fences. Kids still run across yards in my small hometown. Family moved to southern California then...six foot fences surrounding every yard in the subdivision. No fences in the SW FL neighborhood my husband and I and two kids lived in for twelve years (but maybe their should have been. Now we have 11 1/2 acres in our beloved NC mountains, with a house whose front door opens onto the staircase leading to two bedrooms. No covered front porch, but a cover on one side of the deck is on our wish list for sunny summer days. And here is where we have lived the longest, 27 years and counting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16952975605187022559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-51129176777613232552016-12-01T06:34:13.047-05:002016-12-01T06:34:13.047-05:00Love your home. Crazy about your Christmas dishes...Love your home. Crazy about your Christmas dishes! Where'd you find them?<br />Looking forward to your book.<br />ambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16883055445403020627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-21012993953668851852016-12-01T05:51:48.367-05:002016-12-01T05:51:48.367-05:00I'll be watching for the little ruler to be li...I'll be watching for the little ruler to be listed in the store. I never thought about it before, but when I was small I don't remember a fence in our neighbor hood either. (I'm 65). We never had a fence until be got a Black Lab (who I called a runaway dog. Ever think about why there are so many labs listed in the lost section of the newspaper?) Anyway we have 3/4 acre fenced yard that has gone from chain link to privacy. (Privacy when up when my MIL moved in two blocks away, lol) It looks to me that the trade-offs you made when you bought the house were worth it.<br /><br />One thought after reading your post is that you work really hard to make a living doing what you love. Good for you!!<br />xx, CarolCarol- Beads and Birdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062821517519300477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-50021674045418511262016-12-01T05:04:19.438-05:002016-12-01T05:04:19.438-05:00Hi Bonnie! I Love the song, One Tin Soldier!
I a...Hi Bonnie! I Love the song, One Tin Soldier!<br /><br />I also will be waiting for you to get the little rulers!<br />I Got one from Nancy Call (Kuna, ID); Nancy's Quilts during the Treasure Valley Shop Hop two Years Ago, Now I can get yours to go with it!<br /><br />Will love to check out your cabin pictures also.<br /><br />I grew up on a farm in MN, NO fences, My kids grew up on a farm in OR, no fences, and we have no fences between our places here in Alaska, either. There are only four people that live on our road, and no fences! The moose and people move freely, when walking.<br /><br />Have a great, relaxing weekend! I get to sew on the mystery the next few days, except for a funeral on Saturday.<br /><br />Donna<br />in Snowy Kasilof, AK <br />MY Prayers also go out to those in Gatlinburg and throughout the SE part of the US Struck by tornados and fires!<br />Donna Endresenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09161370395006714301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-4301253129175278592016-12-01T02:55:46.197-05:002016-12-01T02:55:46.197-05:00You have made a beautiful home! I hope it sells a...You have made a beautiful home! I hope it sells at the right time for the right price so you can choose a new location for you, your husband, and family. Then you'll make another beautiful home filled with love and quilts.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13427354321048474574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-4850863937408235722016-12-01T01:26:11.699-05:002016-12-01T01:26:11.699-05:00hi Bonnie,
i remember growing up in a neighborhood...hi Bonnie,<br />i remember growing up in a neighborhood that had about 10-15 kids more of less the same age. each day we got together on some corner or other and rode bikes, who cared who's was who's, the old beat up blue one was our favorite, and played until our mothers started calling us in for the night, it must have been hours and hours of just being, the best training for "just living" there is. bringing up my own family, i tried very hard to include that type of time, "empty", just being time in their lives and you know what, they're all great non- bored adults!!! hurrah! <br />how can i order that new ruler, pre order maybe?<br />thanks, shoshana<br />shoshuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714346526725016680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-30798525680052460052016-11-30T23:57:23.969-05:002016-11-30T23:57:23.969-05:00I was shocked to read that you have put your cabin...I was shocked to read that you have put your cabin on the market! I thought that you and your family were so happy with the time you spent there. I guess I must have missed a previous blog post about why you are selling it. I looked at all the pictures, and it looks awesome!!gmphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01938665816045693268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-69712076009860283452016-11-30T23:46:27.788-05:002016-11-30T23:46:27.788-05:00I have lived in Minnetonka MN for 31 years. My 3 c...I have lived in Minnetonka MN for 31 years. My 3 children went to Groveland School and I know they have enjoyed growing up in all our open spaces. We have many wonderful quilt shops and designers in our area. I hope you will plan a trip here soon. I am volunteering now to pick you up at the airport and give you a tour of our shops, I'm sure you would enjoy them. 😀 GO TONKA!!Carynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06052988038006782661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-59531307847230016712016-11-30T23:39:15.782-05:002016-11-30T23:39:15.782-05:00Bonnie, Your blogs always make me feel so good. ...Bonnie, Your blogs always make me feel so good. This one, though, was so heartwarming as you talked of running through the yards as a kid. It brought back such happy memories for me. I don't live in the past, but I sure do love remembering it. <br /><br />Looking forward to your new ruler tool. <br /><br />Thank you so so much for the good feelings you bring. Who needs valium or blood pressure medicine when we can have your delifghtful thoughts and insights.<br /><br />You really are the best...<br /><br />Loretta McGinn<br />tlkids65ll@aol.comLoretta M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02464004015116333403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-4661535255875239252016-11-30T22:22:03.050-05:002016-11-30T22:22:03.050-05:00You mentioned the rhubarb and no fences. I grew u...You mentioned the rhubarb and no fences. I grew up on the shores of Lake Mendota at Middleton Beach, WI. No fences and we ran from yard to yard. We also picked and ate rhubarb, but we put salt on it and not sugar. Don't know why, but I remember it fondly. We would fish and play all summer and skate and play all winter. At night we would play "Kick the Can" using the neighbors backyard stump as "home/all in free." We were also blessed to see the Northern lights over the lake most nights. Wish I could see them again. That was over 60 years ago.Sharon Deckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230545247931120077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-12138147038188315722016-11-30T20:16:19.720-05:002016-11-30T20:16:19.720-05:00holy cow, I don't realize the quantity of thin...holy cow, I don't realize the quantity of things you're dealing with until you show photos like those with all the books.Tonya Ricuccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09088672346399887399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-35361562609836702682016-11-30T14:13:36.115-05:002016-11-30T14:13:36.115-05:00Thank you for sharing the photo of your home and p...Thank you for sharing the photo of your home and property. I am reading your blog in bed and looked out the window to see a large eastern grey kangaroo sitting and then bounding across our lawn. I had to share this Aussie scene with you. I like the others can't wait to buy the ruler and adore the fabric Christmas tree. Lenorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04855438760544665303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-33476808435204306592016-11-30T14:01:18.027-05:002016-11-30T14:01:18.027-05:00"One Tin Soldier"!!! One of favorite so..."One Tin Soldier"!!! One of favorite songs when it came out and I still like it. Oh that brings up memories. <br /> And speaking of relationships; we have a big creative event (for shopping) here were you meet the creative souls who have made these beautiful items up for purchase (it is called "The Butterdome Craft Sale" - and I love going!!) Well, was not sure I could go this year and my niece kept bugging my sister (her mom) to make me come because, I am the one who introduced this place to them and made them go and now, it's a 'family tradition' - did I not know this??? Made me laugh because, uh, no I did not 'know' that!!! <br />So here it keeping love alive and well in all our lives and if I could, your retreat house would be sitting there with a SOLD sign in front!!!! Love your Christmas tree too!!!! Like you, I like a little decorating but not like some people - my neighbor - is good example. She has had her yard done up since the middle of November!!! <br /><br />Make today wonderful and love the pics of all the books. What is this?? Your 12 or 15th order of them?? Kidding!! But that is a whole lot of books - but now that you have shown your up and coming newest ruler - I know what I want when it's ready!!!! now to go get more 4 patches sewn today!!!!!! Only 171 to go.........Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13655217461685123025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-64876367507087636822016-11-30T13:46:15.867-05:002016-11-30T13:46:15.867-05:00I love the new ruler. I'll be excited to orde...I love the new ruler. I'll be excited to order a few when they become available. Thanks for the cool things you add to your store. Have a great weekend of rejuvenation as you "sew your brains out"; you need and deserve it. Do you happen to know the pattern name for the tree wall hanging? It's so cute and I so want to use all those cuffs I have in my stash.<br /><br />Karen in SDKaren Nicholsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15303311638366199316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-11844068147349932952016-11-30T13:35:14.496-05:002016-11-30T13:35:14.496-05:00I love living in the country too all my life witho...I love living in the country too all my life without fences and just playing all over the places, in the woods, in the neighbors yards. Of course, country was just 10 minutes from town, but to those classmates living in town acted like we were living in the "sticks". Now later in life after 30 years of marriage, we live closer to town for the last 15 years, but it is still on the outskirts where it still feels like we are living in the country. AND I love that ruler - it's the perfect size!! Why did anyone think of this sooner? and if they had, I guess I just never noticed - lol. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02234280128449354800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-21609306985074271492016-11-30T12:07:26.445-05:002016-11-30T12:07:26.445-05:00Sadie Jane sent me a personal ESP message to share...Sadie Jane sent me a personal ESP message to share with her Mommy. She now realizes for sure this where those nasty boxes nest and breed. Being a good beastie girl, she choose not to make a scene (true Southern lady) and attack these terrible things. She has admitted being a tad confused that her very own Mommy not only tolerates them, but she seems to like them.<br />HUmans are confusing at times. End of message.<br />ENjoy your time at home, and please give Sadie special hugs as she puts up with terrible ghings living in her own home now.<br />HUGS<br />JUlieinTNAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622397925157647174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-62218909718400579162016-11-30T12:04:18.053-05:002016-11-30T12:04:18.053-05:00I'm old. I live on almost 4 acres in the summe...I'm old. I live on almost 4 acres in the summertime and I get desperately lonely. Beautiful house, park like surrounds, no people in sight. Lonely. In the winter I have fences and neighbors who knock to see how I'm doing and what I'm quilting. With age comes different needs. People bring out the best of me. I was born in a log cabin in Tn...I grew up in those mountains. Never would I live there although in the hectic career days I longed for the peace and quiet and my sewing machine. Now I long for friends and neighbors and medical services and shopping centers and sewing machines. I have about 20 machines. Bonnie, your generosity is awesome. God bless and help you find your peaceful place.Trudihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12813657894887573344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-53234610786308422272016-11-30T11:58:35.113-05:002016-11-30T11:58:35.113-05:00Yes, I remember "One Tin Soldier" and th...Yes, I remember "One Tin Soldier" and the great treasure under the rock..."PEACE ON EARTH ... is all it said".<br /><br />If we could all just live with great love there would be peace. <br /><br /><br />TrulyBlessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10591999468956139420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-50227490847480099132016-11-30T11:16:03.617-05:002016-11-30T11:16:03.617-05:00I spy one lone strippy pumpkin on that design wall...I spy one lone strippy pumpkin on that design wall in your cabin. LOL! I hoped you would add that little ruler to your store. After you told us how handy it was on Quiltcam, I went on a search. Mine is also Creative Grids but has another store's logo. It is so great that you can stock items you love to use and recommend to us.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14807301075159043773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-69444052231490927472016-11-30T11:15:11.520-05:002016-11-30T11:15:11.520-05:00Now there's a song I haven't heard in a LO...Now there's a song I haven't heard in a LONG time.....very appropriate for the current times..... :-( <br /><br />I have that ruler -- it is probably my most favorite and most used ruler. I love the size! I find myself reaching for that one over and over. Mine's personalized too but I'm not even sure where I got it -- just know I can't live without it and will be waiting for yours to arrive so I can have a spare. <br /><br />I don't do much decorating and not sure I will do a tree this year -- a certain fluffy puppy is in a chew everything stage -- you'd think at 8 months that would have stopped or slowed down by now.....do you have any idea how much thread comes off a new spool of Aurifil? LizA.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13948614733590760591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-83669660582537950212016-11-30T10:40:32.814-05:002016-11-30T10:40:32.814-05:00Yes, I remember One Tin Soldier very well. My fir...Yes, I remember One Tin Soldier very well. My first job was at our local movie theatre. I worked the week Billy Jack was showing and heard that song over and over. I was 16 yrs. old and was paid $1 an hour. Your cabin is lovely and you have my wishes for a quick sale. I know you will find your forever place soon.Mandy Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10500717006759415804noreply@blogger.com