tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53927252508348116332024-03-12T23:31:20.149-07:00The Quilted PomegranateNann & Sho just quilting and raising the kids!Baba Nannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284257474519051762noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392725250834811633.post-43389541972068453822009-12-13T13:15:00.000-08:002009-12-13T13:22:20.295-08:00Heroes In Our Midst<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbh1jES8m06VOky86PQ7HqpM4HBdd4VLtmfYw0ycLke4UIN1ptgYytOv3K9KiDNlrk1lu55ilu3gmrZ30y2KHDSS6gb8bWz8GwpP51YWpy01yUoyj1AvpN3Pw64o_g8iRKtJqIvBS1Sqw/s1600-h/jorge_munoz_archive_cnn.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 292px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414833077847701570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbh1jES8m06VOky86PQ7HqpM4HBdd4VLtmfYw0ycLke4UIN1ptgYytOv3K9KiDNlrk1lu55ilu3gmrZ30y2KHDSS6gb8bWz8GwpP51YWpy01yUoyj1AvpN3Pw64o_g8iRKtJqIvBS1Sqw/s400/jorge_munoz_archive_cnn.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Tis' the season to be inspired...it is the time to remember that there are not only those among us in need, but there are those who inspire us to take a step to make the world a better place...here is just one story. What would happen if today, you stopped on your way past some men standing outside, rolled down your window, and asked, "Are you hungry?"...</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.anangelinqueens.org/user/bio/">An Angel In Queens</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cnn.heroes/archive09/jorge.munoz.html">CNN 2009 Heroes</a><br /></div>Baba Nannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284257474519051762noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392725250834811633.post-76337965676935028982009-12-11T09:14:00.000-08:002009-12-11T09:21:02.476-08:00Put on your yamulkes...<span style="color:#ffffff;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxA4_f3pbhtZM52x6Nk-t1eoYjFGhpM1R9R_p7_NFn2C8zpiXIq4_vBGkZDXFddhN_WqfCXs4ERhSgULNQy7E6c2ODw0PhBoeyiBAmOyAMvbqrvUljFE1xRy9RwkBcoDOF5kUurfd7QfY/s1600-h/menorah2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414028260702039026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 303px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxA4_f3pbhtZM52x6Nk-t1eoYjFGhpM1R9R_p7_NFn2C8zpiXIq4_vBGkZDXFddhN_WqfCXs4ERhSgULNQy7E6c2ODw0PhBoeyiBAmOyAMvbqrvUljFE1xRy9RwkBcoDOF5kUurfd7QfY/s400/menorah2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center">Tonight is the first night of Chanukkah!</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Taken from the <a href="http://www.jewishjournal.com/parents_torah/item/the_hanukkah_wish_20091210/">LA Jewish Journal</a></div><br /><div align="center">December 10, 2009 4:28 pm<br />The Hanukkah Wish<br />Posted by Rabbi Ilana Grinblat<br /><br />“What do you want for Hanukkah?” Bubby asked my five-old-son Jeremy.<br />“The Horton Hears a Who Book,” he answered. “That’s my favorite.”<br />“But you already have that book.” she replied gently, “You don’t want two copies of the same book. What else do you want for Hannukah?”<br />“I want to draw. I love drawing.” Jeremy replied, and so Bubby decided to buy him an art set.<br />Overhearing this conversation, I was struck by the fact that both of Jeremy’s wishes referred to things he already had – his favorite book and the ability to draw. Rather than longing for what he didn’t own, Jeremy wished for what he already possessed.<br />This week’s Torah portion also speaks of a boy’s wish. In the beginning of the portion (Vayeshev), Joseph is blessed with a carefree childhood, as his father’s favorite son. However, Joseph wanted more. As a teenager, Joseph envisioned grandeur; he dreamt that his brothers and parents would bow down to him – and he told them so!<br />By the end of the Torah portion, the absolute opposite of Joseph’s wish occurs. He is alone and forgotten in prison. As he languishes in prison, Joseph then longs for what he previously had – freedom, companionship, and family.<br />Joseph’s story reminds me of a tale I heard Rabbi Jonathan Bernhard tell.<br />Once there was a king who had a court painter from whom he regularly commissioned royal portraits. After many years, the king grew tired of these paintings and asked the artist instead to paint a picture of love. The court painter had no idea what to do – so he left his home and his family and searched the entire kingdom to find a fitting image. After a year of searching, he returned, having failed to find a picture of love.<br />When he came home, the painter knocked on the door of his house, and his wife answered. Her face glowed with joy to see her husband again. The painter then realized that he need not have searched the kingdom for a portrait of love. It was before him the whole time.<br />So often, like the court painter, we search far and wide for what we want and overlook the blessings that we already have.<br />So this year, like Jeremy, what I want for Hanukkah is Hanukkah with the people I love.<br />And I wish the same for you. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">This is my wish for Chanukkah as well...may each of you spend the holiday season with the people who love you and who you love in return!</div>Baba Nannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284257474519051762noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392725250834811633.post-2348151948762059582009-11-21T09:05:00.000-08:002009-11-21T09:13:14.758-08:00Tis The Season For???<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCK3tPVWsqwRFeiwIUKTG8YNV44_zFfnM9Nz_BNppCZlT0lrzfwMqUKUSRR5YX_84QA9jo3vO6LM-2MBwJwTrPj5PU3Cf4oibcuxSlBAl_PGlBdUhdZjwkO8Xvnj4jBI-ZusOoF2C83w8/s1600/out+of+mind.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 315px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406606047509926082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCK3tPVWsqwRFeiwIUKTG8YNV44_zFfnM9Nz_BNppCZlT0lrzfwMqUKUSRR5YX_84QA9jo3vO6LM-2MBwJwTrPj5PU3Cf4oibcuxSlBAl_PGlBdUhdZjwkO8Xvnj4jBI-ZusOoF2C83w8/s320/out+of+mind.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div>The message above is what I have felt like.</div><div> </div><div>Well, what is it going to be this year?</div><br /><div>Will we be living in our bellies and our wallets?</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>My family, we are striving to live in our hearts during this time of the year. As a Jewish family it can be tricky this time of year. We do celebrate Chanukah, but it does not carry the same weight as the whole Christmas thing does, especially in the wider culture around us.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>None the less...we begin with Thanksgiving, spending time outside in appreciation for nature. That is the theme of our long weekend...the more outside the better! At least this way we build up great appetites to go with the wonderful foods of the day.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Chanukah is the 11th through the 19th of December and we will be having fun with our many many Menorahs...By the eigth night of Chanukah...we can heat our home with all the candles that are burning!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>We have begun to celebrate Kwanzaa as well, very much as a way to center our hearts on family and gratitude as we go into New Years.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I hope each of you are ready for the holidays and make sure to not get buried under all the preparation and lose time for your families and your own precious hearts.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I have a big favor to ask...</div><br /><div>I am looking for great ideas for small quick crafts with fabric to give to teachers and other community helpers this holiday season. Let me know any great patterns or tutorials you know about!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Take care all...</div>Baba Nannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284257474519051762noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392725250834811633.post-88983788485072724752009-10-10T17:27:00.000-07:002009-10-10T18:51:39.761-07:00Where Oh Where Has Nann Been??<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinB1Y3SAxUvLhfOgfKCsAUY6tLqz-g6mgJBwVRPzxJd0EKTPmaYrgYIs-1Q8a7-znWP91ycP8L9EpvN-6oH55jp-vRI2pOVb-GwGg_MQyZ0HlNvhbuCKVgTMQTTyu8zUFqpPdWmnntPvE/s1600-h/GraduateSchool.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391132595490922402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinB1Y3SAxUvLhfOgfKCsAUY6tLqz-g6mgJBwVRPzxJd0EKTPmaYrgYIs-1Q8a7-znWP91ycP8L9EpvN-6oH55jp-vRI2pOVb-GwGg_MQyZ0HlNvhbuCKVgTMQTTyu8zUFqpPdWmnntPvE/s320/GraduateSchool.jpg" /></a> Well, it has been sooo very long...as I write this I am overwhelmingly grateful today.</div><div align="center">My absence is as a result of my getting ready to start graduate school...which is now in full swing.</div><div align="center">I am so grateful for this opportunity to learn and expand my world.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I am also a year since my gastric bypass surgery and am now 220 pounds less than I was this time a year or so ago. There is more to this new living than I can tell.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">My children are well.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">And I am sitting in my living room watching this year's Nobel Peace Prize winner, our president, speaking at the Human Rights Campaign event and telling us all that he is urging congress to repeal the defense of marriage act. I am listening to a president speak of the importance of Stonewall and the history since.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">It is a good life...hope you all are well in blog land!!! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Oh, and in the universe of quilting...Sho is doing the crafting these days. She just finished Jane's disappearing 9 patch swap blocks and is now working on the 3 sets of blocks we just got as part of the Quilt Around the World Swap. It rocks to have 2 quilters in the house.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Pictures coming once I figure out how to work the new camera!<br /></div><div align="center"></div>Baba Nannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284257474519051762noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392725250834811633.post-61119892959211012592009-06-20T08:38:00.001-07:002009-06-20T09:12:10.822-07:00Ahhh...Back from a wonderful Camp Trip<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfDJjSNevE01i71EKv0VoN4-1QCQ7MkuozFKg_jPetZWGsJ3170jMFksTEEVBCvH8eVGOkNZr-Yj5loL4zikcasFtL8u7b42Aul-xXxBpGCR4_wp8IbT78sd2tGwH0mCvTKmSKlRyLvzc/s1600-h/P6190339.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349435093660652898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfDJjSNevE01i71EKv0VoN4-1QCQ7MkuozFKg_jPetZWGsJ3170jMFksTEEVBCvH8eVGOkNZr-Yj5loL4zikcasFtL8u7b42Aul-xXxBpGCR4_wp8IbT78sd2tGwH0mCvTKmSKlRyLvzc/s400/P6190339.JPG" border="0" /></a> Got home last night from 5 wonderous days at Gold Camp at the Lair of the Golden Bear. It was a wonderful Adoptive Family Camp called Camp Always. We grown-ups got a chance to mix, respite, and learn from a wonderful trainer (and a couple of so-so trainers)... The kids each got to be in age appropriate activity groups, and then there were wonderful meals, family pool, craft, and sports time. We had disco bingo, dance party, and campfire nights. Campfires were complete with talent, music, and SMORES! There is nothing like a camp full of wonderful college students to bring an energy and positive enthusiasm to a time like we had. This was our first family vacation since the boys have been with us, and they took to camping and the woods like they were born to it. Sho, got to fulfill a lifetime dream of going fishing one morning. One of the other parents fishes every morning when he is at camp, so he invited Sho to get up at 5am and head down to Pinecrest Lake. They came home with a beautiful trout that the kitchen staff promptly grilled and we ate it for breakfast...mmmmmm!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVaWDwUvQtzIaCBb34hMAeMiyVJblQy59XRatiCndQgfGpujLYtLv6htD8aQeLEUqtaI8qjCzejYb6d52OBLeGPSuM7UIkf2i6QScNV8X7QLWIkvKxc8bMZPEOQLWSfRf2hRdZavcydxw/s1600-h/P6190339.JPG"></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349436646565211378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgubamBe8kLfzILHbSrJgXAqFglZ7GUc1AlIpQnG3T8mvkSG_XGeh3xxSuOVXh4KmEVKH4pig7NyaZlv545Us_4-1XYqiZkffhV5sKHmWKUgIjZXoI6bgXn9hWyk7GjT41iDRCd1IF7F1I/s320/P6170277.JPG" border="0" />Well, since we never go away without some kind of hand project in tow...I wanted to let you all know about <a href="http://www.crafthope.com/">Craft Hope</a>. They have just put out the word for their 3rd project. They have crafters make something for a particular location with a need and collect all the items at a central location. They just finished a project of making dolls to go to Nicaragua. Now they want to get beanies, booties, and blankies together for an agency in India. Check out their website and see if there isn't a little something you can send their way.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.crafthope.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349435275682560770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 100px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 100px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjEwFKh010YRtZp7MlH4xylBksmKvnDEEAMPVR-RKSMXW208Nz_AE7OcH3hzFtR15r9DprEyXZ8KdysJLnCnzQIv5-agGB-nphR0d593k1_h8eBrqMH9i2fRbi_WQyXo7VPL7dSEu4Dsk/s320/craft+hope.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p>As soon as my camera re-charges there will be a post about my pincushion, my hotpads, and some other wonderful goodies sent in the mail...also, the stash we came home with after stopping at The Quilted Cabin in Oakdale, CA on our way home from camp yesterday!!! </p><p>Also, this is my first announcement about doing a swap...I will be hosting a swap for the holiday season for all of us belonging to the tribe! That's right a Chanukah Quilt Swap. I will be posting for sign-ups in early July...tell anyone you know who might be interested.<br /></p>Baba Nannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284257474519051762noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392725250834811633.post-86163111820215749312009-06-14T14:03:00.001-07:002009-06-14T14:04:30.119-07:00Be Back Sooner Than I Think...We are off to family camp in the Sierras...see you all my bloggy friends next week!!!Baba Nannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284257474519051762noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392725250834811633.post-14043903306562462652009-06-03T09:35:00.000-07:002009-06-03T09:43:19.966-07:00Busy, busy and then some...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzZa0BODYwM2yABLYotTxQY7U0h5ApbutFY4s08u7NSsTqwnF5UaYtijCaQDwo4Z238GSI-xIIgC9af38ECjH07rWTX0cFhEVzBrzusHwemhvhX3xYOJTYQLaPTuUanVfc7mhVwx9wGZw/s1600-h/patchwork_turtle_(3).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343142525932917714" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzZa0BODYwM2yABLYotTxQY7U0h5ApbutFY4s08u7NSsTqwnF5UaYtijCaQDwo4Z238GSI-xIIgC9af38ECjH07rWTX0cFhEVzBrzusHwemhvhX3xYOJTYQLaPTuUanVfc7mhVwx9wGZw/s200/patchwork_turtle_(3).jpg" border="0" /></a> I think sometimes I get craftin' when I am stressed. It really is the best therapy for me. In any case, I have joined yet another swap. Aunt Pitty Pats has a wonderful disappearing 9-patch swap happening. It is a fast turn around, but I am certain we will get some wonderful blocks from this. You can sign up through June 30 but have to have the blocks sent by end of July!<br /><div></div><br /><div>I have completed my pincushion swap and will mail it today, not posting any of it right now as it is a surprise! </div><br /><div>I am almost done with my items for the Friends swap, and am pretty happy with the items I have put together. I have a wonderful partner and really hope to make her day!!! Again, no peeking since it is a surprise!</div><div> </div><div>OOps, and one more little thing. I still have one opening in my Pay It Forward. Just email me or click the PIF button on the right for details!!!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Baba Nannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284257474519051762noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392725250834811633.post-72599404811666028722009-06-01T08:00:00.000-07:002009-06-01T08:02:33.379-07:00Halloween in June?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK0Ptq2BY99gqxxZMIqzkyrU1DzJAmcVSn0W315BKzdemfOlRquGp8o1aVW9QQ7jvWDbvAF-BcF3LiWberSssJy1Ch1SEKJZalf2_qHt8tHuPme9EK06w63NrqDvvriGnyk_Iff9awxJc/s1600-h/untitled_snoopy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342374334675979378" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 187px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 138px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK0Ptq2BY99gqxxZMIqzkyrU1DzJAmcVSn0W315BKzdemfOlRquGp8o1aVW9QQ7jvWDbvAF-BcF3LiWberSssJy1Ch1SEKJZalf2_qHt8tHuPme9EK06w63NrqDvvriGnyk_Iff9awxJc/s200/untitled_snoopy.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Jane, our wonderful swap hostess for the Rainbow Swap is at it again!! She is taking signups for the <a href="http://janesfabrics.blogspot.com/2009/06/spooktacular-halloween-theme-block-swap.html">Halloween Spooktacular Swap</a>...check it out! <br /><br />I am all signed up and ready to go! I will be rummaging around in a belfry for my theme!Baba Nannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284257474519051762noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392725250834811633.post-8069935803024173592009-05-29T15:18:00.001-07:002009-05-29T15:20:30.984-07:00Such a Lovely Surprise!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdl2yxkjMzm7nqRuzmQgebVTAuSMTj9kBRJd_TGR4inNCHB0BBfdrNpHDQySECigBizsc9v11qbLaqbcUTzqd_TeaALaSpZwQlcMlcs-mSD2FjOowbhiSLrzLz950GpJ6O8SIM90QwJ6A/s1600-h/P5290067.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341374293337447218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdl2yxkjMzm7nqRuzmQgebVTAuSMTj9kBRJd_TGR4inNCHB0BBfdrNpHDQySECigBizsc9v11qbLaqbcUTzqd_TeaALaSpZwQlcMlcs-mSD2FjOowbhiSLrzLz950GpJ6O8SIM90QwJ6A/s320/P5290067.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I recieved a lovely little Quiltie and "papers" envelope in the mail today from Margaret in New England, where she says the black flies have heralded the arrival of springtime.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I am going to hang the little piece at my son Isaiah's bed.</div>Baba Nannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284257474519051762noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392725250834811633.post-69835480959832373332009-05-29T09:50:00.001-07:002009-05-29T10:20:07.790-07:00Well, I have been having some fun...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMlVXbCHa6RsuMVebpkqwaFsAq5tiFy4avQCxM_wSnmN4B0GJ2lhugGpnttRnkRO51oz8mtbhcnTOc7U05TWcAIY-B_EQEjwfUWwuyOYNGVRxFr28kUr4P7YYeMl_goR8euqe6k3xOKRI/s1600-h/P5290062.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341292981710311682" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMlVXbCHa6RsuMVebpkqwaFsAq5tiFy4avQCxM_wSnmN4B0GJ2lhugGpnttRnkRO51oz8mtbhcnTOc7U05TWcAIY-B_EQEjwfUWwuyOYNGVRxFr28kUr4P7YYeMl_goR8euqe6k3xOKRI/s320/P5290062.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNO4NUVu7bzxHVCYH0iMPzLRYILaPue-R6ImUUlk2PIuy6DlxUtMMtn0Gj85nW9viA7b1ThX4jKLOKMuPX4MQ3hD9D6fdKsMw4wNbGVfMl1OyG1QHnyUegZz6Af4QFxEF33EEhziSX2Pk/s1600-h/P5290061.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341293086712377506" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNO4NUVu7bzxHVCYH0iMPzLRYILaPue-R6ImUUlk2PIuy6DlxUtMMtn0Gj85nW9viA7b1ThX4jKLOKMuPX4MQ3hD9D6fdKsMw4wNbGVfMl1OyG1QHnyUegZz6Af4QFxEF33EEhziSX2Pk/s320/P5290061.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>I love doing little projects and the <a href="http://summersadie.wordpress.com/2009/05/09/atwqb-map/">Quilting Around The World </a>project is really a fun way to play with blocks, color, and design! Here are a couple of the blocks being sent along their way this week!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicLeuMNW9ugUXzVZ3HYmJs3v-PZcJF0dPdQtt2Yrr6TOAQw5McSZXIrza5sKyI_h1u6y-fsCNSijUY31eTHkq2nVnwA6uuYWhemA388ws343Z6Bbd07PjZa7A7vOnbrE9B_XR8cRBHHz0/s1600-h/P5210056.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341290990608674706" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicLeuMNW9ugUXzVZ3HYmJs3v-PZcJF0dPdQtt2Yrr6TOAQw5McSZXIrza5sKyI_h1u6y-fsCNSijUY31eTHkq2nVnwA6uuYWhemA388ws343Z6Bbd07PjZa7A7vOnbrE9B_XR8cRBHHz0/s320/P5210056.JPG" border="0" /></a> Isaac was the recipient of a really lovely swap package from a Swap-Bot partner. He got a wonderful package of goodies...in the photo he is thrilled with his stuff, but mad at his Baba for making him stop long enough for a photo!<br /><div>He really loves dinosaurs right now and the dino-magnets sent to him were a huge hit. </div><br /><div></div><div>I have posted some projects that I am working on over at the <a href="http://hexagonquilt-along2.blogspot.com/2009/05/continuing-on-my-hexie-journey.html">Great Hexagon Quilt-Along Too!</a> Beware! These hexagons are way addictive...I am working on just making hexies now!!!</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitp8FxhIPSMyrCHyhYXmpyqO4jVePgNoPbAKObbRCUGUxncpdUGYq_3D2DYrqUyoQkitANGE1wSrLmuK4xAJiX15gOonfhCwKuP08NiViW-CMdybZLXCoYau15r2OmBMXntbXil7yV5q4/s1600-h/P5290065.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341292509158793490" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitp8FxhIPSMyrCHyhYXmpyqO4jVePgNoPbAKObbRCUGUxncpdUGYq_3D2DYrqUyoQkitANGE1wSrLmuK4xAJiX15gOonfhCwKuP08NiViW-CMdybZLXCoYau15r2OmBMXntbXil7yV5q4/s320/P5290065.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>And...I have finished my Wonky House blocks and will be getting ready to put together a wee quilt with them...huge thank-you to <a href="http://elefantz.blogspot.com/">Jenny</a> for this fun embroidery BOM!</div><div></div><div>Fun times...now I have to take a look at the other BOM I am working on and am starting to think about a layout for my Rainbow Swap Blocks! The Blocks are out of sight...thank you to all the folks in sections 1 & 5 for the beautiful blocks!</div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Question for folks to comment about...Sho & I just entered our items for the Alameda County Fair...Have any of you entered in your local shows or fairs...tell us about it and link to some photos!! We love the county fair and being able to put items into the fair is a great way to support and participate! </div></div></div></div></div>Baba Nannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284257474519051762noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392725250834811633.post-10821096746150366172009-05-26T20:57:00.000-07:002009-05-26T20:59:00.260-07:00Happy 100th post to Sew Fantastic & GiveawayHurry over to <a href="http://sew-fantastic.blogspot.com/">Sew Fantastic </a>and check out her giveaway in celebration of her 100th post.<br /><br />She makes beautiful items!!!Baba Nannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284257474519051762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392725250834811633.post-69347452295594483052009-05-25T09:06:00.000-07:002009-05-25T09:09:26.003-07:00Giveaway To Get In On Before End of DayCheck out the wonderful giveaway at <a href="http://yellowbirdart.blogspot.com/2009/05/winners-new-stuff-to-give-away.html">Yellow Bird</a>...You have until 7pm her time tonight to sign up!Baba Nannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284257474519051762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392725250834811633.post-18328715514521452342009-05-20T10:00:00.000-07:002009-05-29T10:22:55.566-07:00Happy Birthday to Me!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdS21ZoYX0euPi6K6-ucPxKGSD3aMT3WB16Z7RQMkA2UySiz1NPIJiwbMdh-JzNZGVAXtMsW0-pwa1xtyliu7snTJpS11fK9f9UKcSYRZb644USZQoJ1InGEruu86G4kq5OaZY6vW4leU/s1600-h/P5240059.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341297374124482610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdS21ZoYX0euPi6K6-ucPxKGSD3aMT3WB16Z7RQMkA2UySiz1NPIJiwbMdh-JzNZGVAXtMsW0-pwa1xtyliu7snTJpS11fK9f9UKcSYRZb644USZQoJ1InGEruu86G4kq5OaZY6vW4leU/s320/P5240059.JPG" border="0" /></a> UPDATE: What kind of cake do you get for your birthday if you cannot eat any flour or sugar??? Sho made me a wonderful whitefish, dolma, pickled cabbage, and seaweed salad starfish cake. It was my son's idea that I needed a starfish!!<br /><div>Oh to be turning only 5 and be able to wish upon a dragon! No, instead I am a wise ole 48 today. Have not been terribly creative the last weeks, but instead am percolating on life, getting older, and trying to still figure out who or what I want to be when I grow up!<br /><br />I could use some advise and opinions...<br />Are any of you out there in the bloggosphere involved in spiritual direction, making a living with your own business, or have gone or are going back to grad school in the 2nd half of you life??? I would love to hear about your experience.<br /><br />Happy Birthday to all the dear Taurus folks out there.</div>Baba Nannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284257474519051762noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392725250834811633.post-6679809106601307902009-05-07T08:51:00.000-07:002009-05-07T08:56:31.188-07:00Swapping and Gifting<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-EBg9D-YiVH49fi9spH6siCwg5Nw7CAHI9__yVZQkaDSkOyXQkyDhezBe3422l3bibhcaTgZgi7bZoyhOcbUEM1R_j_hIggZc27dQP6VQwpWm2fp-NJ7NJhSUYcj8aUD0bC93u5LRVU4/s1600-h/P5070226.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333111122753997106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-EBg9D-YiVH49fi9spH6siCwg5Nw7CAHI9__yVZQkaDSkOyXQkyDhezBe3422l3bibhcaTgZgi7bZoyhOcbUEM1R_j_hIggZc27dQP6VQwpWm2fp-NJ7NJhSUYcj8aUD0bC93u5LRVU4/s400/P5070226.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I have been blogging and swapping now for about 3 months and I am so amazed at the talent and generosity out there. I don't really know too many crafty, quilty, fabric folks out there in my real time life...but all of you out there in blogoland have been fantastic.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The photo above is a sampling of some of the fun surprises and amazing craft that have arrived to my mailbox over the last few months. Also, check out <a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/">Swap Bot </a>if you are not already there. It is a fun way to find inspiration and swap crafts, supplies, and other ephemera with folks all over the world. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Have a great Thursday folks! To all my swapping and gifting friends...thank you so much.</div>Baba Nannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284257474519051762noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392725250834811633.post-58113171384575427312009-05-01T16:10:00.000-07:002009-05-01T16:20:16.918-07:00Some of this last month's projects...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzoAEQ1Tok7m2lZN0CPiqaIc9WFiSzc2PApcRy3Q9SKvInlEmYu61du-0Dhau2FwCCkuykZnKy41DIKiy3HPUNgs170kAq5ZrqTsahNonQn085JkzPMlUmyyIr7rJFXCWRpwLg1TLLSCM/s1600-h/P4140205.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330997675291800370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzoAEQ1Tok7m2lZN0CPiqaIc9WFiSzc2PApcRy3Q9SKvInlEmYu61du-0Dhau2FwCCkuykZnKy41DIKiy3HPUNgs170kAq5ZrqTsahNonQn085JkzPMlUmyyIr7rJFXCWRpwLg1TLLSCM/s320/P4140205.JPG" border="0" /></a> A big shout out to <a href="http://lynetteandersondesigns.typepad.com/lynette_anderson_designs/">Lynette</a> for offering this amazing BOM last year. I got a really late start but completed my little Noah Quilt. I loved the Batiks I found for the borders, matched the hand dyed varigated floss I used for the outline of each block. <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSm9EeQMfzKZYqtUO8WRxaLJvvbrooExUALBL8oksYRpCYt02Nqx9XebmxhTMl_wM_foJFAVtHUdXBleTJMEufAvrNwbbxn1Z14SG7IDTBsw21uaSr8Qj3xiap28YV80tWbKGPoMfp6Zc/s1600-h/P3310133.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330997399294600994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSm9EeQMfzKZYqtUO8WRxaLJvvbrooExUALBL8oksYRpCYt02Nqx9XebmxhTMl_wM_foJFAVtHUdXBleTJMEufAvrNwbbxn1Z14SG7IDTBsw21uaSr8Qj3xiap28YV80tWbKGPoMfp6Zc/s320/P3310133.JPG" border="0" /></a> Also would love to give a shout out to the little pattern I found online for this cute dog, but the whole site was in japanese and I could not read it. I was looking for a quick and easy "pitbull" design. This looks a little more like a jack russel, but it worked for dog I was looking to make. </div><div> </div><div>Have a great weekend everyone. I am diving into some fun with dottee dolls, hexagons, yo-yo's, and putting a <a href="http://www.qovf.org/">Quilts of Valor </a>quilt top together with Sho. "Best laid plans... eh?" </div><div> </div><div> </div>Baba Nannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284257474519051762noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392725250834811633.post-29250138409581512722009-04-28T14:41:00.000-07:002009-04-28T14:45:36.861-07:00Fun Little Giveaway at Green Fairy!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFMzY_6PSfbvtIBVA-lyl2n8LUOP-Aq3nZHGGxMOFQ9M2yWwWvXV8itAi9vta0nGYXfyZr0qRAGFOrnk1t7AxpCxdTRoyr8-Gp0oK2w-socbTG4LL1E-OU3O_rwcHJkZlQ9qFOCVaUycA/s1600-h/greenfairybutton.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329860835546191202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 246px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFMzY_6PSfbvtIBVA-lyl2n8LUOP-Aq3nZHGGxMOFQ9M2yWwWvXV8itAi9vta0nGYXfyZr0qRAGFOrnk1t7AxpCxdTRoyr8-Gp0oK2w-socbTG4LL1E-OU3O_rwcHJkZlQ9qFOCVaUycA/s320/greenfairybutton.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Click on over to <a href="http://greenfairyquilts.blogspot.com/2009/04/giveaway-youre-going-to-like-this-one.html">Green Fairy Quilts</a> to check out her giveaway this week.</div><div> </div><div>Also, don't forget there are still openings in my Pay It Forward. Click the button to the right.</div>Baba Nannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284257474519051762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392725250834811633.post-48952259558068406322009-04-27T09:44:00.000-07:002009-04-27T10:15:00.766-07:00Great Adventures on a Sunday in Niles!<div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329416067173837458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG2syn_ucD2HSn3f8E8ULyEZ-o_Uy0EB4wdaZnbmgnVf8iaSxR0CmN0UxsAVklFq09Rq4VUWf6goRivnbg-lvqaQUYIGBXsH1ycEyGE5hvnuRkp_XTUp9RDYUDwVprNy_5MIYLALkuoB4/s320/P4260220.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Well, once again we made it a perfect day for boys and grown-ups alike. Just a short drive from our home is quaint little old town <a href="http://www.niles.org/">Niles, CA</a>. This was where the <a href="http://www.nilesfilmmuseum.org/">silent motion film industry </a>began in California. Charlie Chaplin made many of his first films there. My boys were not really interested in that...instead they went for the <a href="http://www.ncry.org/">TRAIN!</a> This volunteer run organization saves and restores all manner of engines and rail cars and throughout the year offers rides. In the photo, Isaiah got to wear the conductors hat and be in the front car right behind the engine. The whistle was so loud. The conductor said that the Steam engine that was pulling our train was not their fastest...but it WAS the loudest. Isaac wasn't having it...he wanted to sit in the more comfortable passenger car far from such a loud whistle.<br /></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-hKcif2-4M18wKsSCDkBDfiaPY2cVUh39b5oPLHp3OPnDZ32mUBqGiWxfgZcIlU0XimMu4pUZvAuYxFjQ9cYtWL6fyhFdbd5CQ3RXoVp1bgjjVqEjAFBT7wvxzRbyv80FMNyTg9WYjus/s1600-h/P4270027.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329415827472032562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-hKcif2-4M18wKsSCDkBDfiaPY2cVUh39b5oPLHp3OPnDZ32mUBqGiWxfgZcIlU0XimMu4pUZvAuYxFjQ9cYtWL6fyhFdbd5CQ3RXoVp1bgjjVqEjAFBT7wvxzRbyv80FMNyTg9WYjus/s320/P4270027.JPG" border="0" /></a> Sho was off shopping in a <a href="http://www.colormequiltsandmore.com/">fabulous little quilt shop </a>right on the main street of the historic town and I was sifting through handtowels, napkins, and table runners looking for treasures. The photo above shows a couple of tea towels and a runner I found. I love the little Olive Oil Guy and this will become a fun apron I think. There is a tea towel that was not completed and I will finish this up and love to use it with tea time. Finally, the butterfly table runner will become a block in a quilt. I really love the idea that someone elses love and care carries to me as I use these beautiful handmade pieces. </div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiWZtZzRM2NSztuhUr60WqHl7DXo_vw0U2vhBx3ExA-FifFWin7VpkZTmyBA6uLi4S8_vZo7nNTIYVj8ysRp43I58bqHK-rIjUbUGrr-_9eOst2mtjR-z7tgbS6z-bWj4T_sYOz3gZUIE/s1600-h/P4260222.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329413339786654594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiWZtZzRM2NSztuhUr60WqHl7DXo_vw0U2vhBx3ExA-FifFWin7VpkZTmyBA6uLi4S8_vZo7nNTIYVj8ysRp43I58bqHK-rIjUbUGrr-_9eOst2mtjR-z7tgbS6z-bWj4T_sYOz3gZUIE/s320/P4260222.JPG" border="0" /></a>Finally, we rode to and from the train station on a beautiful restored 1947 transit bus that used to run in San Diego. Why don't we make vehicles this beautiful anymore. All the volunteers and folks of Niles gave us a great day. There is so much to see there including a wonderful <a href="http://www.tymefortea.com/">tea house </a>that serves formal tea and has a giant selection of hats you can wear while you enjoy tea and goodies. The photo below was our first mother's day after Isaac arrived...we all went to tea. Tell me he doesn't look like a lovely British dowager auntie.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329420325664658674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgViYi32q1CgXDP8PERJACEF0Dlvbv0fEE0Grv6PbTtuEDUDoXf4Bf_fizJvL243z0JhvAuIYUWC3jrU-sSEDkC7eq_cD7u-oThmp133kXEmI-vwv_vCwxTxhNXpOQGFKrXL8DeU-Sc0hI/s320/P1010105.JPG" border="0" /><br /></div><div></div></div></div>Baba Nannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284257474519051762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392725250834811633.post-6389115027563434882009-04-22T10:15:00.000-07:002009-04-22T10:30:36.521-07:00Spring Time Harvest Festival?<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKhilCYEOPwteg8Z4IKUh_GzCOWagsSYXxyqnHPHREIIQuATfYZh424I38lLhO-PWnDTD5yGfWArfElopHBmR1UVRkuto_pdhjbqijvJB74iKg5HI73NtOKu6eCPqap-N8MJRXHYfxtqI/s1600-h/P4190013.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327567452656613778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKhilCYEOPwteg8Z4IKUh_GzCOWagsSYXxyqnHPHREIIQuATfYZh424I38lLhO-PWnDTD5yGfWArfElopHBmR1UVRkuto_pdhjbqijvJB74iKg5HI73NtOKu6eCPqap-N8MJRXHYfxtqI/s320/P4190013.JPG" border="0" /></a> There was nothing that made sense last weekend at the "Harvest Festival". Here it was an almost 90 degree Spring day. We are at the fairgrounds at an arts and crafts fair named "harvest"...and to top it off they are having a Hawaiin theme. Now...what is wrong with the picture above...</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Since when were steel drums Hawaiin...they seemed to have their islands mixed up. Bruce and his wonderful steel band were not sure why it was called a harvest festival either. Didn't really see anything fabric or fiber artwise that we loved, but we stimulated our local economy by buying a whole bunch of this wonderful Balsamic Vinegar that is made locally. It is addictive! I got a bottle of Fig Balsamic, a Mandarin Balsamic, and a Black Currant. MMMMMM...try some drizzled on your favorite salad or even better...a baked sweet potato! Works great on cucumber and cherry tomato salad too.</div><br /><div><br /> </div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0bTG7_NXtb84ojgvV5LPHD0z_qf25TGoqEneCy3ShFMTG6kYAtuWyT8BUCihBB2q496tq6pqiRb96fQ0TsWMQBDSHwN_Lhm1bW2Dvv8k3whRPJYWsA3AvxsrWWZi7_EDUe2N_UY6aUgE/s1600-h/P4190010.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327567313110074130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0bTG7_NXtb84ojgvV5LPHD0z_qf25TGoqEneCy3ShFMTG6kYAtuWyT8BUCihBB2q496tq6pqiRb96fQ0TsWMQBDSHwN_Lhm1bW2Dvv8k3whRPJYWsA3AvxsrWWZi7_EDUe2N_UY6aUgE/s320/P4190010.JPG" border="0" /></a> The boys love going to the festivals we drag them to. This was exciting because of the man on stilts who was making balloon animals and twirling a crochet circle "pizza"<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNvAghwEQxsMj-1fQCgY_XEcNwXaptkaDv6yytRY-JszOuZ-FC78saIfY1raG6_0C6qLZ4A-Ymd7mCkOMsTDlkeyzO2RBb6DjQ-eRP_by6k_sXYxuSjWL9bPvbFrM-F4JDGJb7XjWe_z0/s1600-h/P4190016.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327566104347742482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNvAghwEQxsMj-1fQCgY_XEcNwXaptkaDv6yytRY-JszOuZ-FC78saIfY1raG6_0C6qLZ4A-Ymd7mCkOMsTDlkeyzO2RBb6DjQ-eRP_by6k_sXYxuSjWL9bPvbFrM-F4JDGJb7XjWe_z0/s320/P4190016.JPG" border="0" /></a> Isaac loved his balloon dinosaur, and I was able to capture an impromptu game of peek a boo with the balloon. Ahhhh, all too soon he will be too big a boy for these games.<br /></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327569093180063298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2jNO0UTd-H21nmNrFAFL6UW6NZlaHGZup8bsaWOghCyjxhkttK4Oc2sxItLeqvjLFxHoEaiTQeRaP_ZQVFBBJlpHZxuVZz3VFPv0qAteo4Ds49vsvL_-6txImlQCFeyQMm86uSQULqCI/s320/P4120199.JPG" border="0" /></div></div><br />At the end of that morning...the best thing to do when it is sooooo hot is to find some shade and relaxxxxx...at least that is Zay's idea of a good thing!Baba Nannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284257474519051762noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392725250834811633.post-27388528921343633592009-04-20T08:43:00.000-07:002009-04-20T09:07:13.161-07:00Sho's Entry in the Blogger Quilt Festival<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwtSeLEnlYArP4aQ9sVfwxHMlBVpIJbT9gnR8u7GiCghZphIVNNZ94UMDl51mgShX0Gn4IWqSLPZUqj6BLq84YGUGh5NfFWEBgHUobPVkCitEcC8hbWXkeXlREVEHEr02mzj-oWJRbDfg/s1600-h/tree+quilt.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326800124242118386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 392px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwtSeLEnlYArP4aQ9sVfwxHMlBVpIJbT9gnR8u7GiCghZphIVNNZ94UMDl51mgShX0Gn4IWqSLPZUqj6BLq84YGUGh5NfFWEBgHUobPVkCitEcC8hbWXkeXlREVEHEr02mzj-oWJRbDfg/s400/tree+quilt.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="left">Here is my entry to <a href="http://parkcitygirl.blogspot.com/2009/04/quilt-festival-spring-2009.html">Park City Girl's Online Blogger Quilt Festival</a>. I loved all the quilts I have seen and needed to add mine too!</div><div align="left">Well, this quilt is one I made for a fundraiser for a very important charity, Shalom Bayit. This organization is dedicated to the empowerment of battered women and their children, as well as to challenging abuse in its many forms. In order to model their vision in their daily work, they operate as a grassroots, consensus-based, non-profit organization that relies upon the <a href="http://www.shalom-bayit.org/donate.shtml">donations</a> of people like all of us to prevent domestic violence in Jewish Families. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">This quilt is named Tree of Life and it represents the rich, juicy fruit that can come from tending our families. When we nourish the source, we nourish our community. I both really enjoyed making this quilt and felt proud to know it helped raise money and awareness about domestic violence.</div><div align="left">If you click the photo to see an enlarged version you will see that this is my experiment with fused applique and herky jerky quilting. It gives that stained glass look!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392725250834811633.post-33644065856568215152009-04-20T08:37:00.000-07:002009-04-20T08:42:11.632-07:00Come Join A Fun Little Swap-Bot Swap<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1qhFIjoOvcpwFzvAwzOqsGYLFcnvRRv32_GWTzICzQ8F7OuWWqpE3EyAJmjBdLtW2RhNtyRkoiw-UIKBJqlEaqfUWXGqfCK7CyoBztMeTy3KofF3DxTBioWdrKymRVHt49ajLypp0d6A/s1600-h/noahs+ark+quilt.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326798252803377618" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 262px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1qhFIjoOvcpwFzvAwzOqsGYLFcnvRRv32_GWTzICzQ8F7OuWWqpE3EyAJmjBdLtW2RhNtyRkoiw-UIKBJqlEaqfUWXGqfCK7CyoBztMeTy3KofF3DxTBioWdrKymRVHt49ajLypp0d6A/s320/noahs+ark+quilt.JPG" border="0" /></a> Our family just loves all things Noah! Go and check out <a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/">Swap-Bot</a> if you are not yet doing this and sign up. Then go to "find swaps" and search keyword Noah. The more the merrier. This is an international swap for crafters and artists. We would love to have you participate. Let me know if you need help finding your way on Swap-bot.<br /><br />Also, don't forget...Nann has 2 more spots still in her Pay It Forward...see the button on the right side of this blog!!!<br /><div align="center"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392725250834811633.post-86325564334039915552009-04-17T08:02:00.001-07:002009-04-17T08:17:32.491-07:00My Blogger Quilt Festival Entry!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvq3Js4G5Ywymnclp-C0bZLTFCFYn6FDJ2sTi7gUKku7nT_lTBi3CWbzULDnwlKEgPRu1SOJLvOZhLrqBvOMARCJyXpxvx6uDwoQSex9lD_6yPO_Ctf7DCA-8WtHmnX1K0kuIayl-t23g/s1600-h/pink+poodles+in+paris.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325676270186628738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 242px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvq3Js4G5Ywymnclp-C0bZLTFCFYn6FDJ2sTi7gUKku7nT_lTBi3CWbzULDnwlKEgPRu1SOJLvOZhLrqBvOMARCJyXpxvx6uDwoQSex9lD_6yPO_Ctf7DCA-8WtHmnX1K0kuIayl-t23g/s320/pink+poodles+in+paris.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Titled: Pink Poodles in Paris</div><div>I loved picking the fabrics for this quilt. I was not sure where I was headed or what pattern I would use, but it was a real departure for me colorwise and so the block seemed to be a bit topsy turvy as well and away I went. As usual I purchased fabric without knowing what I was going to make and had to make this quilt a size that would fit with the fabric I had. I free-motion quilted using spirals in each of the blocks and some wiggles in the sashing. One of my favorites...it measures about 50X60 inches.</div><div> </div><div>Visit the other quilters and their works at the <a href="http://parkcitygirl.blogspot.com/2009/04/quilt-festival-spring-2009.html">1st Annual Blogger Quilt Festival </a>over at Park City Girl. </div>Baba Nannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284257474519051762noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392725250834811633.post-73803374123220043322009-04-15T07:51:00.000-07:002009-04-15T08:02:37.086-07:00What a Great Performance & A Giveaway!Thank you to my dearest Gwen for sending me the link to this amazing performance. Les Miserables is my alltime favorite musical, and this woman's performance is stunning!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY">Britain's Got Talent: Susan Boyle</a><br /><br />Cheers!<br />Ethel<br /><br />There is a lovely 100th post giveaway going on at<a href="http://tozzscorner.blogspot.com/2009/04/angels-journal-cover-needle-holder-some.html"> Tozz's Corner</a><br />Check it out. She does some very lovely work...Baba Nannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284257474519051762noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392725250834811633.post-88923423499156835582009-04-13T21:08:00.000-07:002009-04-13T21:21:13.479-07:00Viva La Vida!<div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhujd2DfyLByrH2Ur74Jb6sq5RJaojgbDyMdsUALLQ6xbvizexsytu0q6c2z0AiYIIEHliz4HDwIgPOoLFhyphenhyphenj8Gkc0vFUvJC6BRTbNNFiLLTgIRijWGZszbdOiP3OcAdyYwp9XfC-jfxSc/s1600-h/P4120001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324394393550682338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhujd2DfyLByrH2Ur74Jb6sq5RJaojgbDyMdsUALLQ6xbvizexsytu0q6c2z0AiYIIEHliz4HDwIgPOoLFhyphenhyphenj8Gkc0vFUvJC6BRTbNNFiLLTgIRijWGZszbdOiP3OcAdyYwp9XfC-jfxSc/s320/P4120001.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Finished a fun little embroidered quiltlet for a swap for Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). I have loved the art and life of Frida Kahlo since I was in my young and ideal early 20's. I spent a great deal of time in Mexico as a child, and fell in love with the culture, language, and people. My swap partner is also a big fan of Fridita...so this little gift went to her. <br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324394624648015714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0hdLXx-mhu900JhPhzWFIU_pAGNBGp6Esk0teW02GnM8BTCd-THsV986smujfVyuwWC27SMwElxizD_7_ogMvR-zNF7Q_cOI9NKQh6vQ4i1Jg9oSps8AMuP9EVIYBX4buSNl8p6z1kNY/s200/P4120002.JPG" border="0" /></div></div></div></div><br /><p align="center">Detail of Frida's face.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324394849480965954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmO7EwoDaS1HuTgVjIdx9tVdg4Pd-rgeJthqakkE0TCDxx6TJO2WFxEvvfRbHNtEKJG4dvm9j0E029jnsPTp2OdLzXdZJW6pA7rgtEw4yhyY8GaxSwDc2XZhCMMkWv9fJOGaREZebEciQ/s200/P4120003.JPG" border="0" /></p><p>The fabric for the back of the quilt is a beautiful homage to Frida fabric from Alexander Henry I think. Also, excited to have finished the embroidery for the Noah's Ark BOM that Lynette Anderson offered last year. It is so cute...can't wait to finish the mini-quilt.</p><p>Finally, there are still 2 spaces open in my <a href="http://quiltedpomegranate.blogspot.com/2009/04/pay-it-forward.html">Pay It Forward</a>. Leave me a comment or email me and let me know if you want to sign on!</p>Baba Nannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284257474519051762noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392725250834811633.post-28946800052776465212009-04-11T14:37:00.000-07:002009-04-11T14:50:12.297-07:00Happy Passover...the movie!<p align="center"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='390' height='313' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwUrRVKNeQpPrCc6INxVDwDMV07_DtW9Qe9QgS6__YTSu0X1I1nLTJG5NgpGOQSpRszYmxZMozMA76JyCaDHQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p align="center">You need to pause the music to the right of this blog....</p>Baba Nannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284257474519051762noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5392725250834811633.post-64305292042355699132009-04-10T21:46:00.000-07:002009-04-10T21:51:25.980-07:00Happy Passover!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYvju_mkv7Dr81GAS9e_Rhi_52ulJuQEydkzH5z7Nw05ZeBKnKh9sbNsQPHf_GbYQhUykhzUDditSkCzh6Xe1bo-58W_ZCK59g4XIly6spXfLOA6or_d6p6-EbvjRg8VotYQWm3NjuPec/s1600-h/P4080183.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323290866371619538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYvju_mkv7Dr81GAS9e_Rhi_52ulJuQEydkzH5z7Nw05ZeBKnKh9sbNsQPHf_GbYQhUykhzUDditSkCzh6Xe1bo-58W_ZCK59g4XIly6spXfLOA6or_d6p6-EbvjRg8VotYQWm3NjuPec/s320/P4080183.JPG" border="0" /></a> And there it is...that smell. I know it is Spring and time for Passover when Sho puts on that pot of delicious matzoh ball soup. She makes the best of anyone I know!!! Can you smell it....mmmmm. <br /><br />Everyone enjoy your springtime...(those of you in the southern hemi...that would be autumn). As we celebrate Passover, Easter, and Spring. Be grateful for our freedoms, resurrections, and renewals, but also be mindful of those still looking to find their promised land.<br /><br />Sending thoughts and prayers out to the earthquake survivors in L'Aquila Italy, the tornado survivors in the heartland of the US, and those in Oklahoma and Texas that will need to begin again as a result of devastating brushfires. And to all of those first responders on the scene helping...Thank You!Baba Nannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284257474519051762noreply@blogger.com0