tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143075054614377852.post2672428701510213667..comments2023-03-25T08:20:26.383-05:00Comments on Snippy Sisters : Humbling!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143075054614377852.post-64841326219505046202013-03-16T21:38:36.903-05:002013-03-16T21:38:36.903-05:00Okay, so I'm not thinking this over. I'm b...Okay, so I'm not thinking this over. I'm blurting out what's in my mind right now :) Mindy's right, moderation in everything. At this point, my skill level at hand quilting is a "master" (only because my stitches are between 10-12 per inch). Point is, it doesn't take long. One big quilt. Maybe two. Then you will be excellent at it, and you may find you don't enjoy it. Or you may love it. You can become very good at something quicker than you think. <br /><br />And mindy's point #3. I quilt for many reasons. Firstly, it's therapy. Secondly, I want to create a part of me. Thirdly, I want to bring warmth, joy, and smiles to my kids, friends, and family through quilts. <br /><br />And now Brian is bugging me, so I have to go. And you'd better spend that 190 bucks on fabric!! Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07326923919315870639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143075054614377852.post-22677025539466211572013-03-16T14:45:07.708-05:002013-03-16T14:45:07.708-05:00I wanted to think this over before I commented to ...I wanted to think this over before I commented to make sure I mean what I was going to say. <br /><br />1. Moderation in everything. I OFTEN think of the story you told me when you were buying a minivan. You could afford something bigger and better than what you were looking at, but you kept thinking "I have sufficient for my needs." That perspective has colored my choices many many times. Maybe not fabric buying choices, but other choices. ;)<br /><br />2. It's good for the mind/soul to have a hobby. Look at dad! Those trains cost a fortune. <br /><br />3. You are using your hobby to bless the lives of others. Do you know how much I cherish the quilts you, Jenn and B have given my kids? I know it's a labor of love, and that evokes tender feelings for each of you every time I look at them. <br /><br />4. I follow a blog called Middle-aged mormon man. He posted about following the RIGHT dreams earlier this week. It's long, but worth a read. http://middle-agedmormonman.blogspot.com/2013/03/dream-killer.html<br /><br />5. I know us, and we want to hoard all things printed (wrapping paper, ribbons, scrapbook paper and fabric.) just for the sake of HAVING it. There is some kind of weird satisfaction we get from having all the pretties lined up and in color order. I think it's a little unhealthy. If it was on sale, the satisfaction triples. (I'm a big weirdo.) <br /><br />6. God wants us to develop our talents for His purposes. Your sewing skills, Jenni, are truly a talent. <br /><br />Moral of the story, don't go fabric shopping after the temple. Pinspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366806682413227609noreply@blogger.com