tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post270301303499523563..comments2024-03-28T18:45:45.374-04:00Comments on Quiltville's Quips & Snips!!: In Search Of --Bonnie K. Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16377635115790685301noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-74122473670608388262016-12-11T15:37:18.092-05:002016-12-11T15:37:18.092-05:00I always love your antique mall trips. It's my...I always love your antique mall trips. It's my vicarious shopping thrill for new machines.<br /><br />I love the little tree. Good luck on your new cabin hunt.<br /><br />Merry Christmas.fwJIquilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04243891709786134925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-20604293900447297662016-12-11T15:12:47.964-05:002016-12-11T15:12:47.964-05:00My sister has the energy you do! I didn't get ...My sister has the energy you do! I didn't get that much energy gene. She says she's on Full Speed or Crash. I enjoy reading about your adventures & "taking me places." Thanks for all <br />you do. Merry Christmas! Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164870483850275364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-13408166091809228852016-12-11T09:10:03.754-05:002016-12-11T09:10:03.754-05:00Hi Bonnie , first as always thanks for all you sha...Hi Bonnie , first as always thanks for all you share with the quilting world. When I slow down and retire , I will finally have time to work on your wonderful mysteries that I have been downloading and saving for many years. Like others above, I feel your frustration with not being able to relax. The one small thing I have done is start doing meditation using an app, that has guided meditations. I do need someone else talking in my head or my mind would never quiet! My daughter, who is a Yoga instructor suggested "Insight Timer" I have it on both my android and apple devices. There are probably many others. Just a thought. I am not 100% consistent but do use it when I can't sleep (often) and I started the gratitude series. Like you I am lucky enough to have a "quilt villa" mine is on the ocean not the mountains but nature does help. Just wish I could be here all the time. Enjoy the holidays and good luck with your new cabin search.Marylhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654162811386675948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-19218434817328833552016-12-11T08:48:18.127-05:002016-12-11T08:48:18.127-05:00I loved seeing what you're working on and goin...I loved seeing what you're working on and going antiquing with you, too! The mini tree is perfect for the cabin, but add some empty wooden spools to it!Vic in NHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552281371631960555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-66427013366019154322016-12-11T07:43:51.045-05:002016-12-11T07:43:51.045-05:00Hi Bonnie, love the little tree. Good luck cabin ...Hi Bonnie, love the little tree. Good luck cabin shopping!Shirey Totoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06126692025606291926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-17611636001886666922016-12-11T07:39:47.497-05:002016-12-11T07:39:47.497-05:00taking care of my mom...working full time...always...taking care of my mom...working full time...always have something to do...can't get it all done...hurry, hurry, hurry, then I crashed....I have had fibromyalgia for quite a while....but I just couldn't go anymore...I was broken...so I gulped..made the decision to retire...took my 6 months to figger out just how tired I was...couldn't slow my thoughts down....I always have loved watching birds and chippies...watching my bird feeder...doing dishes...watching the birds...breathing slowed down...shoulders dropped and relaxed...oh there is a whited breasted nuthatch..oh and a red breasted one too...oh, and he makes the neatest little sound, oh look...the ground hog had babies and look how they all are playing so much fun...and now the deer come looking to get some seeds from the feeder..oh...nature has always calmed me down...breathe...long and slow...let those shoulders drop...I love being retired...took a few years to figure out, I could do things if and when I wanted and to enjoy the moment even if I was doing nothing....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07917003020859177386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-65794685894047988882016-12-11T06:42:06.429-05:002016-12-11T06:42:06.429-05:00I almost never comment on posts, but this one stru...I almost never comment on posts, but this one struck a chord. I too struggle with relaxing. I work in retail and this time of year a three day weekend is unheard of, but by some strange twist one fell in place for me this weekend. Like you I'm sitting here reading blogs, crocheting, and pacing. My mind is saying go, do, be, while I know I need to take the down time and use it to repair myself. I'm on day three, it's been a struggle but I feel a hundred times better and my thoughts are clear. I'm ready to finish the season. I can go in tomorrow and be happy and energetic, the supporter my team needs! Moral of my story, you never know what's on the other side of a little slacking. Joanne Lavalleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18411789155860794237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-58964627989668124202016-12-11T06:35:04.508-05:002016-12-11T06:35:04.508-05:00hi bonnie,
what if "relaxing", MEANS goi...hi bonnie,<br />what if "relaxing", MEANS going ahead full steam, just doing nothing was never my thing,but i do try to enjoy where i am, i guess you could say quality fs. quanity, the crunch comes when i get into the , jus let me FINISH ....fill in the blank and forget that i'm doing this because i love it, or because i love the person i'm doing it for, or gecause i love myself and this gives me trememdous satisfaction, or a combination of all of the above. of course, when it becomes my master, and even taking a walk, or speaking to another person seems to "get in my way" i know i've gone to far. life, in fact to live it, not to get it over wtih!!!!!1<br />shoshana<br /> shoshuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714346526725016680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-57913912750966882582016-12-11T04:29:29.908-05:002016-12-11T04:29:29.908-05:00you are correct...it is hard to still the mind eno...you are correct...it is hard to still the mind enough to be creative at times and our best ideas and inspirations come when we are at rest...I woke up at 2 AM yesterday with a great idea to fix the quilt my son had spilled oil on when he moved from Wisconsin to Florida. It has a back with seashells and I made a 10" block with an appliqued Seahorse....it now looks great and they are so happy. I have to act when inspiration hits or it goes out the window...lol. Finished the repair job by 5 AM before they were awake. Life is good.cajunladycreationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15679327638705290473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-47126071705944564632016-12-11T03:30:33.580-05:002016-12-11T03:30:33.580-05:00Bonnie:
May you find Peace and relaxation!
May y...Bonnie:<br />May you find Peace and relaxation! <br />May you find the next perfect cabin- It is out there and you will know it when you see it, walk through the door.<br /><br />I am like you, I was on the go continually with the military, and could not slow down and relax. No matter where I went, I could not let my guard down and relax. I retired, and could not take it, so went to work, first for JoaAnn Fabrics and then Robin Place Fabrics. It was a slower pace, but still could not slow down and relax. Now that I am retired again, five years later, I think I can slow down, as I have a new house, and gardens, landscaping and Lots and Lots of quilting, sewing, knitting and crocheting to do. I will try it for another year or so. If I still can't slow down, I may have to go to work at the green houses or something that is only seasonal. We all have to find our personal pace that we can live and work at.<br /><br />May you find Peace and Relaxation this Christmas season, before you go back and start the teaching circuit and pace again.<br /><br />Donna<br />Kasilof, AKDonna Endresenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09161370395006714301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-33705257159712161242016-12-11T01:15:29.906-05:002016-12-11T01:15:29.906-05:00There's nothing more relaxing than antiquing. ...There's nothing more relaxing than antiquing. Your mind just tries to take it all in and all the pressure just leaves. I love giving well loved quilts a good home. My machine is being serviced and I'm using a 1961 Kenmore with a knee lever, just doing basic piecing like the 4-patch blocks. Have a good rest while you can and keep on treading.PaulaB quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03850498636712774853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-2475411654240551412016-12-10T23:51:27.209-05:002016-12-10T23:51:27.209-05:00Bonnie, when in West Jefferson, you need to visit ...Bonnie, when in West Jefferson, you need to visit the cheese factory if you haven't already. A fun place to visit. My grandparents lived in Fleetwood and we would go to West Jefferson to shop.<br />I love to see your finds from the antique malls.Angeihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01149095288928337535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-78945718514421631882016-12-10T23:40:37.906-05:002016-12-10T23:40:37.906-05:00I'm with KLG, would need to go antiqueing with...I'm with KLG, would need to go antiqueing with you,because I wouldn't even know what would be a great price! Love Sadie.momhulkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13147277929482955975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-38671749805253641432016-12-10T20:31:50.801-05:002016-12-10T20:31:50.801-05:00Some wonderful finds! Sometimes you just need to ...Some wonderful finds! Sometimes you just need to get out and about it helps clear the mind and open the soul!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06833251504109166543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-90786856559501097202016-12-10T19:49:59.185-05:002016-12-10T19:49:59.185-05:00I want to go antiquing with you. I never seem to ...I want to go antiquing with you. I never seem to find the things you do. LOL<br />LKGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14124766878807500629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-51744461580633017652016-12-10T19:49:57.963-05:002016-12-10T19:49:57.963-05:00I want to go antiquing with you. I never seem to ...I want to go antiquing with you. I never seem to find the things you do. LOL<br />LKGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14124766878807500629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-61131731389263290402016-12-10T16:45:34.519-05:002016-12-10T16:45:34.519-05:00I know exactly what you mean. I've run fast fo...I know exactly what you mean. I've run fast for years, but this year I've had some health issues that have slowed me down a bit. I fully intend to get back to more of my usual stamina, but for now, I'm taking it a little slower. Treadling is always good for getting back in touch with close-up-and-personal-sewing. Fun! Hope you find the perfect cabin.Elaine/Muddling Throughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542943000832182111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-737484630295035872016-12-10T15:26:11.114-05:002016-12-10T15:26:11.114-05:00What a lovely picture of Sadie Jane! You can see t...What a lovely picture of Sadie Jane! You can see the love in her eyes as she is looking at you! True devotion! Thank you for taking us on your excursions! FREE the sewing machines!!Suzzysewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17931590680299743674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-18386580259099187492016-12-10T13:26:56.535-05:002016-12-10T13:26:56.535-05:00No sewing today, went to the pantomime with husban...No sewing today, went to the pantomime with husband and granddaughter. Had an amazing time. Hope to do some of clue 3 tomorrow. Love seeing what your all doing.Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09151260999195600500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-42477061050692316512016-12-10T13:15:13.951-05:002016-12-10T13:15:13.951-05:00Meditation and yoga....that's what you need to...Meditation and yoga....that's what you need to quiet your spirit and mind. Youtube is a good place to find meditation music. <br /><br />My husband and I are going through that mind racing in every direction, too. We're thinking (seriously) of downsizing. My husband is 76 and I'm 70 so we don't need a large house anymore. We had 2 realtor's come last week and talk to us about the market here. One realtor had 2 clients that are looking for exactly what we have and we could sell our house immediately. The problem?? There is NO inventory available! Everything sold quickly in Nov. We want a new construction, but everything is sold there, too. We would have to wait 3-4 months for a home to be built.<br /><br />So, our minds are spinning, too. The future is very uncertain with a new administration coming in and if Medicare is privatized, which is a very likely possibility, we will need extra $$$ a month for insurance.<br /><br />All I can say is: OMMMMM :)Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05012718481371649308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-24602142755323472472016-12-10T12:21:09.621-05:002016-12-10T12:21:09.621-05:00Fun day to use the treadle and relax a bit. Fun day to use the treadle and relax a bit. Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460244411628464458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-17608791895647245242016-12-10T12:18:53.703-05:002016-12-10T12:18:53.703-05:00My Christmas Tree still has just the lights and An...My Christmas Tree still has just the lights and Angel on top. DH didn't realize that I hadn't added the garlands and ornaments. Simple is good! Love the little tree in the bucket you found. Hope Cabin hunt is productive. Treadle time is coming after I get Clue 3 done. Thanks for sharing your Antique finds.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156858742587928699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-10484161986485307142016-12-10T11:52:10.302-05:002016-12-10T11:52:10.302-05:00I hear you on the go go go, not able to relax or s...I hear you on the go go go, not able to relax or slow down. Story of my life. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17927504126347124708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-28443025438939182762016-12-10T11:03:44.078-05:002016-12-10T11:03:44.078-05:00Sending you positive vibes that you find the perfe...Sending you positive vibes that you find the perfect cabin! Merry Christmas to you and your family!Linda Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299966644814834535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13569819.post-17268927695948503542016-12-10T11:03:20.102-05:002016-12-10T11:03:20.102-05:00Have a wonderful day and good luck with the cabin ...Have a wonderful day and good luck with the cabin hunt. <br /><br />GwenHMaterial Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11078415574525827612noreply@blogger.com