tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post1689233525806103515..comments2024-03-18T19:31:34.204-04:00Comments on Quiltville's Quips & Snips!!: With a bit of Courage, Faith & Joy!Bonnie K. Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377635115790685301noreply@blogger.comBlogger170125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-10446806109225823652021-04-02T23:53:07.156-04:002021-04-02T23:53:07.156-04:00We live in a rural area, 3000. My husband and myse...We live in a rural area, 3000. My husband and myself received both doses by mid-Feb. He is 69 and I soon will be 67. And we didn't jump any line! It's a benefit of small towns. Gotta love it !Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08493317463499813356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-35256452045525202352021-03-24T09:15:18.074-04:002021-03-24T09:15:18.074-04:00I just got my first Moderna shot too!!I just got my first Moderna shot too!!DebPolthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11927576696243226850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-86837622708655162332021-03-23T03:26:22.062-04:002021-03-23T03:26:22.062-04:00I got my first shot of Phizer on Sunday and I was ...I got my first shot of Phizer on Sunday and I was so impressed at how quickly they got hundreds of people in and out the door in less than an hour at our convention center. I think each state decides who gets the vaccine based on age and availability of the vaccine. I don't understand the anti vaxxers either. Most of us alive today have no clue what it was like to lose family members to some of the diseases that vaccines are available for. We will never know how many of us are alive today because we were vaccinated against some of them. I remember when the oral polio vaccine came out. We went on Sunday after church to a local school and were given a sugar cube to eat that had the vaccine on it. Best vaccination I have ever had. Judy1522https://www.blogger.com/profile/08002999458613812287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-80909016703254613412021-03-22T20:55:24.054-04:002021-03-22T20:55:24.054-04:00I had my second shot yesterday and lost the day to...I had my second shot yesterday and lost the day today. I had the virus in October. I lost a day today with body aches.<br />My experience with crowded city vs rural scheduling is that I was able to get my shots because I was willing to drive to a small city south of here.I don't know when I would ever hear from my own county. It seemed to be a black hole where we have been registered from January with no word from them.Alice Cookseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796979608701324819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-31754514757198240942021-03-22T18:15:40.404-04:002021-03-22T18:15:40.404-04:00Bonnie I can only commend you and the hustler for ...Bonnie I can only commend you and the hustler for getting your shot. I am a polio survivor and have resulting issues from post polio and a leaking heart valve. My DH has MS. We are waiting our turn to get our jabs patiently. It’s much slower here in British Columbia. I have not seen family for over a year and fear it will be much longer since some of them are anti Vaxers. Again, I can wait patiently. I have fabric left in my stash, thread to sew with and blogs to keep me inspired, so it’s all good! As for the nasty ones that leave negative comments, just ignore them. Life is too short to let naysayers take away some of your joy. I prefer to use Gutterman or Aurifil for piecing and just got a longarm so I’m figuring out which threads my baby likes. Carol Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12172037214693819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-36065218622748302642021-03-22T16:27:32.825-04:002021-03-22T16:27:32.825-04:00I to live in a small county! I had my first and sh...I to live in a small county! I had my first and should get my 2 nd in the first of April! I’m happy for you modern day medicine! Some choose not to! But, that’s on them! As a young girl I had the small pox shot and I also had the polio sugar cube! Which we know these diseases have been irradiated! I don’t understand how it got political! Be you Bonnie! I do myself too!MaryAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03651812448495167921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-24686857891232738362021-03-22T13:58:32.033-04:002021-03-22T13:58:32.033-04:00Congrats on your vaccinations, Bonnie! We got our...Congrats on your vaccinations, Bonnie! We got our 2nd shots 3 weeks ago - we’re just a bit older than you guys. I follow the science as well, when remembering polio victims in my youth. Ignore the ignorant candidates for the Darwin Awards. I also know a few, one of whom recently caught covid. I prefer to think of protecting family & friends as we secure a healthier future. Hang in there!<br />SandyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03845663784259077190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-22640284220455973912021-03-22T13:23:51.745-04:002021-03-22T13:23:51.745-04:00I go tomorrow for my shot. My husband had his a w...I go tomorrow for my shot. My husband had his a week ago. You may get sick and die from the vaccine or you might get sick and die from the virus. I prefer to go down fighting! lol (my daughters are named after the grandma who survived TB and her sister in law who died in the 1918 flu pandemic, and for the other sister who survived polio, barely. Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486839605418548444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-41128089248232250382021-03-22T12:10:19.367-04:002021-03-22T12:10:19.367-04:00I got my first shot in Jan as my 95 year old Mothe...I got my first shot in Jan as my 95 year old Mother's care giver. I am 72 and diabetic and my DH is 87 and he has multiple medical issues. Mother is diabetic and heart conditions. So actually my rural county contacted me about Mother and I asked to add all of us. I am so very very happy to be vaccinated fully. OK I fully believe in vaccines as I am a nurse.Dorothy Mathesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353546725820007288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-44699304273549749232021-03-22T11:42:30.689-04:002021-03-22T11:42:30.689-04:00These "anti-vaccers" and line jumper acc...These "anti-vaccers" and line jumper accusers forget that if we would have had a president that had taken Covid-19 seriously and had a national plan for containment and enforced it, we would be a lot further ahead than where we are now. My husband had both doses before I was eligible to get my first. I thankfully will get my second dose this coming Friday. Thank you for getting yours.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04645682764289982809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-58619335121982666152021-03-22T11:19:15.258-04:002021-03-22T11:19:15.258-04:00Glad to hear that you got your first vaccine. My h...Glad to hear that you got your first vaccine. My husband and I got our on Friday, too. We want to be able to see our daughter and grandsons who live 6 hours away in New York. Vermont is moving forward with vaccines for 16 years plus with underlying conditions and then will go back to the other age groups, I think. We were in the 65 plus group here. Different states vary some on their schedules and how much vaccine is available. It was decided to give teachers the J&J for quicker protection and the fact that not some much of it was available. Vaccinated should mean that down the road that Other vaccinated people could actually meet at the Inn! Maybe it was mean of me, but I was glad when an antivaxxer left FB and a small group I started. Everyone one else in the group is getting their vaccines. Many of my Dad's siblings had polio and some lived with the disabilities it cause for the rest of their lives. The doctor was sure that my uncle was going to die from it, but he made a full recovery with no problems.<br />khowardquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05132077024559090520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-77921849140373359202021-03-21T21:12:57.773-04:002021-03-21T21:12:57.773-04:00I got my first shot Thursday, and I'm younger ...I got my first shot Thursday, and I'm younger than you. Our town had a vaccination event and I registered. They didn't ask how old I was, or anything else. I am home health care, so I could qualify either way. Lots of places are letting in younger people. Some people are just jealous that they don't live in a place where they can get the shot yet. I hope you got to those strings this weekend. You've been busy, and deserve a fun break.Cheryl's Teapots2Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005480747596617459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-36351562131082959672021-03-21T20:55:56.683-04:002021-03-21T20:55:56.683-04:00I haven't got the vaccine yet. Roll out is sl...I haven't got the vaccine yet. Roll out is slower in Canada. Once I get it I will think of seeing our children. It has been more than 15 months now.<br />I have included a photo of my version of Appalachian autumn, which I have renamed Maple Leaves on the Madawaska. I made this for a neighbour who had a liver transplant 2 months ago. He came today for the first time, and I will giving the quilt to him tomorrow.Chrismamaanglohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03877908331424001424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-82198313920777853132021-03-21T17:22:48.428-04:002021-03-21T17:22:48.428-04:00Hi Bonnie! I purchased your Tulip pattern and I&#...Hi Bonnie! I purchased your Tulip pattern and I'm excited to get it started. I did note in the pattern you noted you purchase newspaper print (clean) from Amazon. I went there to purchase some and found a great amount of different sizes. Do you have a special size that you find is less wasteful? or should I just order any size. Thanks!Marcie Redekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18396276975596383217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-79906901428227343352021-03-21T16:53:40.619-04:002021-03-21T16:53:40.619-04:00My father had a polio. Like many males in his smal...My father had a polio. Like many males in his small town. Only the males. He was in Jr High School. His dad was the first to die of it in his hometown county. My mother had us kids get the vaccine when it was first came out. My dad suffered from post polio syndrome which lead to his death a few years ago. Yes, my family is all getting the Covid vaccine. Sew Happyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935712973638626212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-59804868259396258772021-03-21T16:17:33.137-04:002021-03-21T16:17:33.137-04:00I hope my comment didn't come across negative....I hope my comment didn't come across negative. I know every state is different and didn't give a second thought to "line jumping" That's just stupid. I think some states are just more organized than Oregon! It's funny because it says something like I have 1.6 million people in front of me for a shot. Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460244411628464458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-13976927038277678482021-03-21T15:54:07.782-04:002021-03-21T15:54:07.782-04:00I'm so glad you and hubby got your shots. Th...I'm so glad you and hubby got your shots. The more people who get the vaccine, the safer we will all be. We are scheduled for our first shots tomorrow. We both more than qualify. Sometimes, you can just be lucky. A good friend lives on the Big Island, Hawaii. She had signed up and was waiting. She was grocery shopping with her daughter when her husband called her. He was running after work and was stopped. Vaccine center near them had people who did not show up for appointments. He was asked if he wanted the vaccine and did he know anyone else. My friend, her husband and her daughter (in her thirties) all got the shot although only she qualified. I give credit to these vaccination centers who try to make sure every precious vaccine gets used. None of them had any reaction. I've been putting off surgery until I could get the vaccine. I have faith in science. Vaccines have been saving lives for over 100 years. I still remember standing in line in elementary school waiting for my polio shot. To this day, I remember it was the medical smell in the cafeteria that bothered me more than getting the vaccine.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18395305100178768668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-79246228185706015122021-03-21T15:24:41.324-04:002021-03-21T15:24:41.324-04:00I ran a Covid Unit. I've had Covid ,missing w...I ran a Covid Unit. I've had Covid ,missing work for over 2 weeks. I did not see my 80 year old parents in person for over 6 months. I have seen entire families admitted to the hospital and not all go home. I took the Vaccine when it was offered to health care workers. The first vaccine was ok. I missed a couple of days of work with the 2nd. The Peace of Mind is so worth it.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17543429689365166959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-55686262687208637082021-03-21T14:54:29.642-04:002021-03-21T14:54:29.642-04:00Yay for vaccines! I got my first dose on Thursday,...Yay for vaccines! I got my first dose on Thursday, about 2 weeks after I became eligible. I got the shot in my left arm and it only feels slightly bruised now.<br /> <br />I'm looking forward to a small group retreat at the beginning of May where it looks like we'll all be fully vaccinated!! abhedingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02017916846728189076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-53837563898521592512021-03-21T14:49:40.989-04:002021-03-21T14:49:40.989-04:00So great that you are able to help out! Thank you....So great that you are able to help out! Thank you.abhedingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02017916846728189076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-12524847964138320482021-03-21T14:37:05.993-04:002021-03-21T14:37:05.993-04:00Congratulations on your first dose! My hubby, a w...Congratulations on your first dose! My hubby, a wildland firefighter was able to get his in Jan, me a month later (65+). We car pooled with our 78-yr old neighbor, in spite of having to drive 18 miles on a skating rink road to the highway, 10-15 mph. She and I were not going to miss our first shot (fFeb 16). March 3, for the 2nd was better, but still wintry, icy roads here (the road is 1.5 lanes, deep as the Grand Canyon passage) with Salmon River, like the Colorado River aside it). Hubby had 36 hrs recovery with his 2nd shot, me, nothing but sore arm with either (Pfizer). I come from a medical family (father country Dr), both sides, so science rocks. Now my siblings and I will be able to visit our Mother who’ll be 93 this year. She was delighted to get her vaccine in Jan (retired nurse). Fear and jealousy can be a powerful motivator. Let’s just send them some love, and prayers they don’t ever get Covid (we did in December).Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04824885391970975150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-46995387173629649872021-03-21T13:55:25.446-04:002021-03-21T13:55:25.446-04:00I SO appreciate your clear statement about your va...I SO appreciate your clear statement about your vaccine thoughts and action! I also appreciate the clear statement about how you will allow discussion about it!I too choose to believe in science and vaccines. Luciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15278780998319651026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-24305860405686330132021-03-21T13:10:00.898-04:002021-03-21T13:10:00.898-04:00Bonnie, The negativity of people never ceases to a...Bonnie, The negativity of people never ceases to amaze me. I love your response of "you do you and we'll do us". Hits the nail right on the head. If those nay sayers dovoted just a small fraction of their time to doing good rather than tearing down, just think how better our world could be. But, no.....they'd rather sit back and criticizee.<br /><br />Our world is so much better for having you in it. <br />Loretta McGinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01638979607934247120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-57866531716014518622021-03-21T12:50:07.767-04:002021-03-21T12:50:07.767-04:00Let's be united in our joy of quilting and the...Let's be united in our joy of quilting and the appreciation of Bonnie for all she give to us and the world of quilters. It is kind, it is the truth, and is it necessary? Barbara Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12610599357155530093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-19709771116741814112021-03-21T12:39:16.513-04:002021-03-21T12:39:16.513-04:00I don't understand what they are trying to acc...I don't understand what they are trying to accomplish by verbally attacking you. What difference does it make to them if you get your shot? Weird. <br /><br />As for thread - I love piecing with serger thread. Love that the cone doesn't run out as quickly as the spools do. I use Permacore from Kingsman for my long-arm. I too use "scrap" thread for piecing my scrap quilts. Empty bobbins mean I'm accomplishing something. :-)charityquilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225290098631573597noreply@blogger.com