Monday, April 27, 2015

Happy Present!


Sometimes when we feel down or sick, we need something to cheer us up. When I was little my mom would get us a happy present when we were sick and stuck on the couch all week.

Last month I won a giveaway hosted by Brenda of The Rusty Thimble. Brenda makes the most wonderful prim items, from pillows and ornies, to dolls and holiday items. This month she is giving away a wonderful americana piece. If you love prim items but don't have the time to make your own, visit Brenda's Etsy Store, she has a lot of wonderful items for sale and she changes her stock regularly and seasonally.

Brenda waited to send my gift and I am glad she did, I was not ready to get a gift but today it arrived and it was perfect timing. I needed a happy present to lift my spirits, it has been a long day and lots of laundry and organizing clothes.

My bunny is so wonderful, I love her looks and clothes and she is a lot bigger than I realized, so she sits beautifully on the shelf with the antique crazy piece. I think she will stay up for the rest of the season and maybe she can be my garden bunny for the summer.



I have also been stitching this week, slowly but I am in no hurry, it keeps my hand and mind busy and it is nice to do something normal when I can. We also went to church with our son and my sweet grand baby, having happy moments with him helps me to get through the tough moments. I appreciate all of your comments and support and I do have future plans that I will work on when I can catch up on sleep and my mind is not so jumbled. I cannot dwell on the pain and the senselessness of it all. I will be starting a new blog in memory of my daughter to help others and for future charity events.

I hope you enjoy my little stitchery, it is a block by Theodore Cleaves and she has graciously offered the whole set for free. I love the designs and they make me happy as I work on them. I may make smaller quilts or a larger one, but for now I just stitch and enjoy the process.

Blessings to you all!


17 comments:

Carole said...

Cute bunny! Presents are always a good thing! Glad to read that you are slowly getting back to your self. Keep well my friend! Hugs! xox

Carrie ~ Cricketwood Prims said...

Sweet bunny arrived to cheer your heart! I'm Glad you are finding moments of peace in your stitching!

Primitives By The Light of The Moon said...

Debbie, Glad you are taking each day as it comes and back to stitching. A perfect little bunny to cheer your days. Wishing you peace in your heart.
Hugs, Ginger

quiltsbycheri said...

[hugs]

The Rusty Thimble said...

Debbie, Thank you I am so Glad you like her. And it is great that you are stitching again.
Will keep you in my prayers
Hugs
Brenda

kstehens100 said...

Keep taking care of yourself. You are in my prayers.
Hugs, Kat

Saundra said...

The Happy Bunny gift is delightful, what a winner gift that was. Good you are trying to find a normal soft place and keeping busy.

Saundra

Karen said...

I like the bunny's dress.

Barbara said...

Cute stitchery. Big hug to you.

Heartsdesire said...

Very sweet little stitchery. Isn't it wonderful that we have something so creative that calms us in times of great stress. Love the bunny, I'm sure she will bring you lots of joy.

Lynn Barbadora said...

Brenda's work is always wonderful. There will always be tough moments and bittersweet memories....I hope you can find peace in different ways what ever they may be. What a wonderful way to keep your daughters memory alive....thru a blog. Hugs to you my friend.

Fiona said...

the bunny is lovely to arrive at the right time.... and I love your stitchery too...
Hugz

theodora said...

Hi, I am Barb from Theodora Cleave & love the way you have stitched the Bless Them Stitchers design......
Thanks for sending many my way to the blog....
Hugs Barb xxx

Dawn said...

The bunny is adorable, love it placed next to the crazy quilt work. Womderful stitchery piece. Good you can find some moments of peace. You've been in my thoughts.

Allie said...

That bunny is adorable, and so very thoughtful. I love your stitched piece, I did get those patterns, I love them too. Keep stitching, hon. Hugs!

Rugs and Pugs said...

Sweet bunny. Congrats on winning it.
Thinking of you.
Hugs,
Lauren

acorn hollow said...

I saw that you had won that was so happy for you her pieces are so wonderful. Your stitching is so sweet and glad it helps to settle you mind for a few minutes.
Cathy