tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12822647.post6516093927438603216..comments2023-05-13T02:40:05.456-05:00Comments on Pieces of A Quilter's Life: Well, hello!Beth Ferrierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00935777033454211882noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12822647.post-10985586675454438822018-09-13T01:44:50.270-05:002018-09-13T01:44:50.270-05:00I am a serial commenter! I just love it, you'r...I am a serial commenter! I just love it, you're back and don't you change anything. I would so love to find your patterns for sale, the little tableau, the sunflower with crazy quilting I just love it all.<br /><br />I don't 'show and tell' on line because some comments are quite hurtful, I don't have FB, messenger or anything. I get my gratification from my work. I am visually impaired and have MS. My seams may be wonky or my embroidery average but to me they are precious. The other good thing is that I have been blessed with with four granddaughters who have all learned to sew, quilt, make simple clothes and just experiment and enjoy. It is precious. So welcome back I have missed you.<br /><br />Hugs xLorraine (Lottie) Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256695955540675914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12822647.post-50449872627808396292016-10-27T21:47:06.286-05:002016-10-27T21:47:06.286-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05459560078924445277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12822647.post-69283179617345507192016-10-25T18:43:05.655-05:002016-10-25T18:43:05.655-05:00Beth, your post so spoke to me. I could have copy ...Beth, your post so spoke to me. I could have copy and paste the first few paragraphs with only a few changes. <br />Funny, because today I decided to come back to my blog. I hadn’t posted anything in years, I hadn’t realize how long I had been away. I have been reassessing as to what I want to do. I can’t think retirement, but I can’t keep the pace that I did several years ago. I have been enjoying creating things I want to do, hanging out with friends and being more involved in the community.<br />I will look forward to your sharing.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03438898718398075262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12822647.post-34246672831010913062016-10-25T16:44:14.206-05:002016-10-25T16:44:14.206-05:00Reading your post was like reading from my diary (...Reading your post was like reading from my diary (if I had one). I retired a year ago and dreamed of quilting all day, eating chocolate, drinking coffee, and laughing with friends. Depression got in the way, but am doing much better now. You must do what makes you happy and doesn't put the stress back in the picture. I love your work and humor and have missed it. If you still want to teach, do it in your time and local. Please stay in touch and share your heartwarming humor and inspiration when the spirit moves you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12822647.post-68380147196867459772016-10-25T15:52:55.222-05:002016-10-25T15:52:55.222-05:00You have said everything I feel very succinctly. ...You have said everything I feel very succinctly. I am still working on Christmas Yet to Come, but it has been a blessing to be able to do it while setting with my mother in nursing home. She has gone home to be Jesus, but she was able to see what it will eventually look like. I am have several names rolling in my head to honor her. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing this pattern and all the others you have done.<br />dianakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05776809589031958084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12822647.post-58803500186444320162016-10-25T15:09:10.754-05:002016-10-25T15:09:10.754-05:00You have been missed! I do understand completely ...You have been missed! I do understand completely what you are saying--I too retired after 37 years of teaching in June. I am absolutely loving the time and also do not miss the administration or deadlines!! I have two new pups and they are taking up a great deal of time and have joined new activities. After constantly being on the go and having so many hours taken up with grading and wishing I had the time to sew--now I do. I think you will "find your groove" and settle in nicely; if not you will find something that makes you happy--maybe you will be teaching adults, who know but do what you love! I wish you the very best and can't wait to hear more from you!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16352612038019556637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12822647.post-25774307354590728292016-10-25T12:02:58.451-05:002016-10-25T12:02:58.451-05:00Oh, how I've missed your posts. I can't ag...Oh, how I've missed your posts. I can't agree more about the direction we seem to be heading as a nation; it's scary.<br />Being on the fence about retirement is another thing I can relate to. I'm a home based longarm quilter-I can't find the joy in doing it anymore; so if teaching still gives you joy, do it! Even if it's on a smaller scale. Give yourself a radius and stay inside of it. <br />I also agree about the "look at me" climate in the quilting world. I've been told I have to be on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Blogger...it goes on and on. I haven't sat at my machine in months! <br /><br />Can't wait to see where you're headed. I love your work!!Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791592886458322904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12822647.post-11130901505556897652016-10-25T11:26:16.096-05:002016-10-25T11:26:16.096-05:00I will never be a quilter but I love to read your ...I will never be a quilter but I love to read your thoughts about life (and I like to see your beautiful quilts). Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920077613701754400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12822647.post-3722543096948864952016-10-25T11:09:09.979-05:002016-10-25T11:09:09.979-05:00I've missed you, too! So happy to see you back...I've missed you, too! So happy to see you back. Your work is beautiful. I can relate to your frustrations--I think it comes with age to reflect and make decisions on what path we will take in our life's journey. And then we're always wondering whether we made the right decision. We're blessed to be able to have so many choices, though. So many don't have that luxury. Looking forward to your updates.Stephanie D.noreply@blogger.com