Why I Started to Quilt

Recently, I was reading about two women and their journey into quilting. One started to sew because when she was in high school she wanted cool clothes and could not afford to buy them. The other suffered from narcolepsy and not being able to hold done a "real" job had thrown her into a life where her hobby became her job. Jealous? Having to deal with a "sleep attack" in the middle of a sewing project that you just have to get done, would not be welcome by most avid quilters who work frenticly towards the end of the deal. Two very different journeys, yet both passionate about the craft.

What about you? Why did you start to sew/quilt? What drives you to your sewing space? What feelings does sewing espouse within you? Does it connect you with others perhaps? Does it bring up good memories of days gone by?

I would like to explore these questions in the next "installment" (tehe, that sounds almost snobbish :)) and share with you what quilting means to me. This is going to take awhile because it means ALOT to me. Being a hypocondriac means that I am now concerned about this narcolepsy disorder - if I don't get myself up the stairs soon I'll be sleeping on this keyboard AND I will miss watching my ten o'clock news. Maybe I can stay awake just long enough to see what new disasters have happened in the world and just be thankful that number one: I can control my sleeping and number two: that God is in control of the world.

Have a great night!! In the hands of God, Gloria

First Half of July - 2011

Nadia just looked so relaxed for this picture. This is when she had a goopy eye.

We just picked out the fabric - said to ourselves "hummmm what should we do with this fabric?"

In hind sight I would have made an even smaller square in the middle - our starter square was too big. Over all it turned out really nice for not planning anything. :)

Aleana and I made a little baby quilt for Greg and In Hee's baby. - due on Christmas day!!

Now we have to make quilts for all the cousins.

Please be patient - this may take awhile.

I can get up by myself Mom!!

Maybe I'll take a step if you bribe me good enough!

Here's Nadia and Jaxon. So cute!!!

Hi Nadia!!

Want to hold hands?

"No, I'm not ready for that yet Jaxon".

"Okay, Nadia if you say so."

At the Canada day celebrations in Surrey.

Underneath is more fun!!!

Now what do I do?

Aleana's Grade Seven Graduation - June 23, 2011

With Grandma and Grandpa Buma.

With her parents afterwards.

Mr. D. asked Aleana not to be so tall beside him!!!

Some of the girls walking in.

Walking out with their Bibles.

The family watching their sister.

The above shots were from Mom's camara and these are from mine.

So starting from the beginning...

Auntie Michelle came over to do Aleana's hair.

So pretty!! It was really special that Michelle could be a part of the occasion.

With one of her many teachers and the one who gave her birth!!

We went to Grandma and Grandpa B's for pictures. Grandma was still in recovery mode from back surgery, but they still managed to come to most of the ceremony. She's a toughie!!!

With Grandpa B.

Group shot.

Aleana wanted Nadia to have a similar dress but I felt that would take an enourmous amount of time to make or find so instead Aleana was content with dressing her in a totu.

Walking in.

Seeing "You are my All in All".

Doing some public speaking with Nathan. Aleana's cousin Taylor had deja vu over this scene!!!

(ie: Tall girl, and shorter boy)

Having her cake.

Smirking about something.

Opening gifts at home later.

Cousin Jaxon.

We had a small gathering at our home afterwards.

It was an eventful evening and we are very thankful that Aleana did so well in grade seven!!

She certainly learned alot in the past year and has grown in alot of different ways.

We wish you all the best in high school Aleana!!!

Our father in heaven will bless you there and guide you in His ways - that is what He has promised to do. He is your All in All - Worthy is His Name!!

We love you very much.