Update & Thanks!

As of this morning there are 572 quilts entered in our Festival!  Amazing!  There's still time if you have been working on a finish, or working up the nerve to participate.  Everyone is welcome, no matter your style or skill level.  We would love to see your quilt - please go write a post and link up!  The linky closes Friday, midnight, then will be permanent links on my post.

A very sweet blog friend sent me this gorgeous fabric care package -

Thank you Terri, your gift made my day!

I'm slowly working through the links - we've had a nasty spring cold in the house.  I keep thinking today I/the kids will feel better, but it's not happening...yet!  Time to sanitize the house again.  I checked with the pediatrician's office earlier, we just need to wait it out at the moment.  Need to get some more OJ :)

I hope that you are well and blessed~
Amy
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Houses in Frolic!

I'm so glad to have you help me celebrate 500 posts!   It wouldn't be possible with out all of you  :)

I took a little time on Saturday to make some house blocks for V.  Pulled out a little extra yardage, from a different project, cut, and whaalaa -

Houses in Frolic

What do you think?  I love them - yes, there's five total!  I work in production mode best, and it's for a great cause!  :)  These will be in the mail early this week to meet the April 31 deadline.

While working my blocks, I was able to put a couple new tools to work!  I told you about Kelly's month of giveaways, and went and entered myself in a bunch of them too.  Lucky me - I won a set of tools.  Yay me!  

Super sharp little scissors and seam ripper - I have to rethink my ways a little to put it to good use, but it's nice and sharp.  And the scissors are a great addition for all the little threads hanging.  Thank you Kelly!

I hope you have a great day!
Blessings~
Amy
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I Am Thankful : : 20

for -

- my family
- the warmer temperatures
- checking things off my list
- opportunities
- a good home for kitty

My girls are very sad that the kitty did not stay.  I'm sad to be so allergic...

Blessings~
Amy
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Thank You!

I received a fantastic surprise in the mail yesterday!

Jackie  sent two sets of her favorite pins and  "That Purple Thang" claiming it is her extra hand in the sewing room.

I'm excited to put them all to good use!  Thank you so much Jackie!

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We are spending the day with Grandpa and Grandma - I hope you are having a great day~

Amy
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Two Years . . .

Today, is my two year blogiversary!  I am amazed at how time keeps on ticking by, and I'm so thankful for the community online.  I'm constantly inspired and pushed to be more creative, and encouraged in the adventure of motherhood - I LOVE it!

Looking back at the last year, I'm overwhelmed --

Last year about this time, I was mulling over a big idea, and figured out how to pull the Blogger's Quilt Festival together.  I love that we can all get together in one place and celebrate our love of creating!

Little did you know, I was also putting the final touches on a book proposal.  Which I never would have considered for myself - but God put the desire on my heart and I believed in myself enough to pitch the idea and sign the contract!  It still seems a little unreal, me, an author!?

It's been a great year!  Connections made, giveaways won and given, you have answered my random questions, and we have shared our dreams together.  I'm so thankful to be apart of this community!

Last year, I had a bag to giveaway, today I have none.  I figure the weekly giveaways by my fabulous sponsors are plenty :)  I do have a couple of requests for you though -

~ I've set up a flickr group for creations that you have made with the help of my tutorials or patterns.  Would you please join and add pictures to the group?


~ I've also set up a facebook page for my blog, if you are on facebook and would like to further connect there - become a fan!


~ If you haven't ever left a comment - do!  What's stopping you?  I would love to have the chance to meet you, and learn more about you :)  You have more to add to the conversation than you think!


~ I hope that you all have noticed the note at the top of my page!  This blog is moving!  amyscreativeside.com  will be my new home beginning this weekend, I'm telling everyone beforehand, to make sure you make the change with me.

I'm looking forward to the coming year here and the opportunities that will undoubtedly come for us to further connect and create together!  Thank you for being you, and enriching my life!

Many blessings to you~
Amy
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I Am Thankful : : 19

for so many things - here's a few

~ sleep, I've been getting a little more
~ Joe - he's been filling the gaps while I'm sick, and finishing up my projects
~ binding clips, my hands would be shriveled up without them
~ balmy 45F temp's outside the last few days
~ Natalia!  There's no way I'd be meeting my deadline with my sanity intact without you :)

Blessings~
Amy


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It's been a while since I've made a list, and with so much turmoil in other parts of the world I have so much to be thankful for.

I'm thankful for -

- My loving, supportive family, and Joe who is working hard
- the beautiful snow falling outside
- our warm, safe home
- Owen starting to talk more
- healthy kids


Blessings~
Amy


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New Notions!

Thank you all for your kind words of congratulations!  I'm so very happy to be busy quilting for my book - but it is hard to not share my work here.  My family is not as excited about my quilts as all of you usually are :)

Look what came to my mailbox over the weekend!

My mom reads my blog, and saw my letter to Santa last month.  She took it upon herself to fulfill my most practical wishes! 

These little thread clippers are so sharp and perfect for clipping the millions of threads hanging on my projects.  I do try to clip as I go but there are times . . . you know!  I just have to be careful not to hurt myself with them!  If you been with me for a while you know I'm a bit of a klutz :)

In other news - I hit 500 followers on Sunday!  Thanks for the follows - I hope you all enjoy the time you spend here!

I'm not ready for my girls to go back to school - I've been up late, too late, quilting and enjoy the quiet house, but we start our week with the usual Monday madness!  I hope you have a great week -
Amy

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Cath Kidston Love!

I love my blogging friends! Andrea found this while shopping and thought of me - it's a Mending Kit in adorable Cath Kidston form! Thank you, Thank you Andrea!!

Love all the colorful bits and there is a built in pin cushion.
And how-to booklet to get started with.
Also Cath Kidston related - I have the Christmas catalogue! If you have gotten one in the past you still need to go order one to get it again. Everything inside is beautiful!
We had a lovely Thanksgiving with lots of great food! Today we are enjoying a bit of a warm up and heading to the park with our kids :) Fun family days are the best! I hope that you are well and blessed today ~
Amy

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I Am Thankful : : 17

for -

- my family, they are crazy and fun making every day an adventure!
- my blog friends, you all encourage me to keep going with my creative passions!
- A warm and safe home.
- good friends to celebrate with.
- the inspiration I find everywhere!

The list could keep going on and on, I am blessed beyond measure and counting these blessings here make every day a little brighter! Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends, and to you all in other parts of the world - you really should treat your family to some Chocolate Bread Pudding!

Blessings~
Amy

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Today is one of those days that started out rough, and has had a hard time gaining momentum -- I need to remember to be thankful.

I am thankful for -

- my handy husband, who can fix the dishwasher
- healthy children
- blue skies and sunshine, even though it is cold
- good coffee
- my mom - Happy Birthday mom! - she always encourages me in my creative endeavors
- finding solace with my creativity
- my functioning washer/dryer, to clean all the wet towels


You are welcome to join me in being thankful! I would love to know the blessings in your life - leave a comment and let me know :) Or post your own list.

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I Am Thankful : : 15

I am thankful for -

- blog friends that feel more and more like real friends every day
- the warm sunshine to thaw each day
- the desire and inspiration to create
- the ability to make dreams come true
- my loving family


You are welcome to join me in being thankful! I would love to know the blessings in your life - leave a comment and let me know :) Or post your own list.

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I Am Thankful : : 14

There are always things to be thankful for.

I am thankful for -

- My husband
- My healthy kids
- Creative therapy in quilting
- Friends like all of you
- the cooler temperatures this last weekend


You are welcome to join me in being thankful! I would love to know the blessings in your life - leave a comment and let me know :) Or post your own list.

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I Am Thankful : : 13

for ~

~ My beautiful family
~ My hard working husband
~ The week of sunshine in the forecast
~ Clean kids' rooms
~ Opportunities


You are welcome to join me in being thankful! I would love to know the blessings in your life - leave a comment and let me know :) Or post your own list.

I Am Thankful : : 12

for ~


~ Grace
~ Having finished our taxes - whew!
~ The sunshine yesterday
~ A cleaner garage
~ Spring Break


You are welcome to join me in being thankful! I would love to know the blessings in your life - leave a comment and let me know :) Or post your own list.

I Am Thankful : : 11

for ~

~ my creative mind - it's fun to explore :)
~ God's provision for our family.
~ Kleenex - we've had the sniffles.
~ bloggy friends who encourage me.
~ sunshine, the sun shines especially bright when it is really cold here.


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I Am Thankful : : 10

for ~

~ modern medicine - even though it costs too much here in the US.
~ a long weekend from school (end of quarter, and MLK)
~ my husband, Joe, he loves us all so much, and works so hard for us.
~ a lack of pain in my finger
~ God's love for me - and you!
~ healthy kids - we've barely had the sniffles thus far this winter.
~ the warm sunshine



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I Am Thankful : : 9

for ~

~ my warm home - it's cold here.
~ bloggy friends - the support and encouragement I've found here has been amazing! I'm even thankful for those of you I don't know yet, I only hope I've inspired or blessed you while reading my blog.
~ my family - even though they are far away (Hi!)
~ a new haircut! I haven't taken a picture that's good enough to share YET. . .
~ my errand day yesterday - I got it all out of the way, before the major storms! And now I can stay home a clean/sew today. The kids are thankful too - all day in the car was a tad much :)


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I Am Thankful : : 8

It seems I have avoided this place for much of the week. This year has been full of ups (mostly our children) and downs. As you know I am always thankful for the big and little blessings in my life - I AM blessed. But this Thanksgiving was different - in so many ways. I didn't want to be a wet blanket for anyone else, and haven't been sure how to express myself - so I didn't. We were blessed to be with good friends for the holiday, and there was tons of good food too!

I guess I miss our church family most of all. Being around a table of 20+ people, young and old, coming each with something delicious to share. It's been that way for 5 years, and now being here still without that family is hard. I know that God will see us through this time, He continues to provide for our every need, and even a few wants.

I'm not sure where to go with this at the moment - just needed to get it out . . . cherish those around you, never take them for granted, and tell them how blessed you are to have them in your life. I need to make a couple of phone calls myself.

Be blessed~
Amy

I Am Thankful for
~ My husband
~ My children
~ A loving God
~ Good friends
~ Creative therapy

I Am Thankful : : 7

for
~ my faith
~ my husband
~ my kids
~ our safe home
~ trials that make me a stronger person


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