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My Own Personal Disneyland

Katie — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:07:49 +0000

Last month we went for a couple weeks holiday in France. The first week was in Paris, where we surprised my youngest daughter with a few days at Disneyland. She had a blast of course, but for my husband and myself the real fun started when we were able to do some sight seeing around Paris. We only had a couple days to hit the highlights, and a return trip is definitely in the works. Of course it was a top priority for me to make it to the Fabric District. Now that is what I call Disney!

Marche’ Saint Pierre – 6 floors packed with fabric. Need I say more?

My daughter displaying my rapidly growing stack of payment tags for my purchases – as I am intently wheeling myself and amassing my booty. Good thing I left room in my suitcase to bring it all home in!

He loves me, but fabric shopping is not his idea of fun.

I on the other hand was in heaven! (Yep – that is my new avatar.) Paris fabric shopping induced bliss!

I will be blogging over at Beneath Our Feet with more pictures of our travels in France, so be sure to stop by there and check for updates. After we left Paris we went to the Rhone Alps region where we are hoping to launch our dream venture from. More on what that dream is later…

I Love This!

Katie — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:18:26 +0000

The Toy Society. I got wind of them from Danielle a bit ago. I love how it really is starting to catch on, and if I ever get my sewing and crafty stuff unpacked (No, it still sits in front of me in boxes. I should take a picture. It is really sad. ) I would love to do something like this. It would make a fun project for me to do with Anja and then wait to see who finds it.

Let me know if and of you are inspired to give it a try and be sure to pass the word on!

Labyrinth For A Dear Friend

Katie — Mon, 15 May 2006 09:47:00 +0000

Getting back to my poor neglected machines this weekend. I re-recylced an old thrift store bargain skirt, (I have lost so much weight since the first recycle, thus requiring another go.) and made a quilt square for a group quilt to give to a dear friend who has recently discovered that she has cervical cancer. This friend is one of the absolute most generous, compassionate, and loving people I know. A group of friends (many of whom only know her online, including myself) are making quilt sqaures to make a quilt for her to wrap around her during her care and recovery. We can’t be there in person, so this quilt is a big hug from us to her.

Labyrinth to symbolize the journey into the unknown world of life threatening illness. I know that she will find the grace needed to meet whatever challenges and lessons this brings. And praying that upon her return she is healed and whole.

I love you, KR!