Monday, July 28, 2008

An unexpected absence

Hi to everyone out there in blog land. I have to apologize for my absence as of late. I will be completely honest and let you know that I have been dealing with some personal issues the last couple months, and haven't really been able to find time for a lot of things I would normally do in my spare time. So unfortunately that means not a lot of sewing to talk about. I have gotten one teddy bear done for a friend that has asked me to make some bears out of her late father's old sport coats, and since a post with no pictures can be boring, here is at least one. His head wasn't sewn on quite straight, and I thought about taking out the stitching and reattaching it, but decided against it in the end. I think his "not quite straight on" look gives him some charm. I am hoping to get at least one more done this week or so then I'll be evaluating the fabric left from the coats and maybe making one more after that. Everything you see was from part of the jacket, from the button eyes to the silky lining for the ears and pads of the feet to the felt nose.



I have been slowly but surely working on the quilt along...no I haven't forgotten about it. Just wish I had more time for it. I am actually going to go and work on it after I'm done blogging and surfing just a little bit. Hopefully I'll have some pictures to share soon. Also to those who are doing the PIF exchange I haven't forgotten about you either. I have been able to work on your gifts and hope to have them done soon. I can never thank you enough for your patience with me.


As for my life in general, I've had quite a curve ball thrown my way. I really don't want to get into details but it is one of the toughest things I've ever had to deal with. Hopefully I will be able to look back at this time in my life and see the lessons I've learned, the strength I've gained and be able to use them in my future. I think things are starting to settle into some sort of "normal", so I hope I will be able to get back to some sewing, blogging and visiting my blogging friends more than I have been in the last month and a half. Please know that I am still lurking around and as soon as things settle down a bit more, I will be back and blogging like before. Warm country wishes y'all!

7 comments:

jacquie said...

I remember when we were having our tough time this spring coming to your blog for a bit of cheer. Sending you lots of good wishes that things get better soon. I'll be thinking of you!

QuiltedSimple said...

Oh I hope things get better for you soon! Good luck and I'll be thinking of you!
Kris

Amanda Jean said...

hope things get better for you soon!

Barb said...

I have missed you, it is good to see your post! Sending positive thoughts your way, I do hope all is well soon! We are here for you! The "little bear" with a personality, very unique!

Sara said...

Hope things get better soon! We have missed you here in Blogland. I will be praying for you that everything works out okay!

Andrea said...

Life is a pain in the a** sometimes isn't it ? Hope things improve for you very soon - I've missed you xx Oh and the little bear is lovely.

Purple and Paisley said...

sending good thoughts and prayers your way to help you deal with your tough time...remember what they say...*this too shall pass*...=)