A group OBW with the Floral Master Fabric
02-07-2011, 08:40 AM
#291
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This reminded me of how I got pushed out of my box. It was marked in big black letters, " I CAN'T!!". I was sure I didn't have an artistic bone in my body and that there was not one talent lurking anywhere within me.
Then I had the great good fortune to marry DH and meet the wonderful lady who then became my DMIL. She didn't believe in CAN'T. She was a fabric artist who did hooked rugs and could sew anything. She also taught ceramics and made wonderful dolls; her painting was lovely.
And everytime I said I can't, she said, "Oh sure you can!", and stuck the needed items in my hands. Her praise was lavish as she pointed out the ways to improve my efforts. I hardly realized she was teaching me.
Soon, I stopped saying I can't and learned to say I'll try. Now I just jump in with both feet and give things my best shot.
Ma is gone now, but she gave me so much while I had her. I never knew when I got DH, that I was also getting the most precious gift in this life.
Then I had the great good fortune to marry DH and meet the wonderful lady who then became my DMIL. She didn't believe in CAN'T. She was a fabric artist who did hooked rugs and could sew anything. She also taught ceramics and made wonderful dolls; her painting was lovely.
And everytime I said I can't, she said, "Oh sure you can!", and stuck the needed items in my hands. Her praise was lavish as she pointed out the ways to improve my efforts. I hardly realized she was teaching me.
Soon, I stopped saying I can't and learned to say I'll try. Now I just jump in with both feet and give things my best shot.
Ma is gone now, but she gave me so much while I had her. I never knew when I got DH, that I was also getting the most precious gift in this life.
02-07-2011, 09:21 AM
#293
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Originally Posted by k3n
She sounds like my Granny, Linda - who had the same philosophy that there's no such word as 'can't'. Liberating, isn't it?
Here's the thread link if anyone is interested in checking it out:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-95527-1.htm
02-11-2011, 11:58 AM
#295
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Location: Arkansas
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Nobody has made any progress? I have gotten about half of my other one done. I'll post some new pics soon. I can't start the new one until this top is done. I already have too many things going....and I can think of 3 more that NEED to get started besides the next OBW. OMG where did all my time go!
02-12-2011, 06:13 AM
#296
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Location: colorado
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I wish my fabric is still not in..I called and they said there was no way of checking on it...does anyone out there work for Joannes who can help or conform this? I am getting really anxious since its paid for!
02-12-2011, 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by wildyard
Originally Posted by k3n
She sounds like my Granny, Linda - who had the same philosophy that there's no such word as 'can't'. Liberating, isn't it?
Here's the thread link if anyone is interested in checking it out:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-95527-1.htm
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