This and That
. . . I cleaned out my blog links recently, adding a couple, deleting one who hadn't blogged in months and months and also one who was sharing photographs of her uncovered pregnant belly each month. I just didn't need to see that.
. . . I know there are people who go to thrift shops and buy shirts and cut them up to make quilts. Some of these people have a nice sized fabric stash. This is something I do not understand.
. . . There's something about the "Occupy" movement that feels sentimental, like back to the 60s and 70s where many people felt more strongly about social issues than accumulating things. I'm not involved in the Occupy movement, but I admire those who are for taking a stand about something that matters to them.
. . . I'm not really sure who Kim Kardashian is or why her marrying and divorcing is of such interest. But then, I never really knew who Anna Nicole was, and I somehow doubt we've heard the last of her.
. . . In those Cialis commercials with the two bathtubs on the beach, are they filled with sea water? If not, how did they get filled? Sitting side-by-side with my man in separate bathtubs on a beach is something I never dream about.
. . . Now, just because I don't want to make a high-speed strip quilt or cut up a stranger's shirts to make a quilt, that doesn't mean I think you shouldn't be able to do those things. And if you know the full scoop on Kim and the other Kardashians, well, by golly, you know something I don't and more power to you. If you want to post photos on your blog of your ever-expanding bare belly, stretch marks and all, by all means go ahead. It's your blog.
And this is mine.
Comments
Yes, I cut up thrift store shirts, because I love plaids and there is always a dearth of them in quilt shops around here. Thrift stores are replete with good quality plaid fabrics in a variety of colors, in the form of men's shirts. I'll take my plaids however I can get them.
As far as any of the other stuff you mentioned goes--I'm with you!!
I do like to see progress when I'm working, but it is NOT all about speed for me, either.
Hugs to you for speaking your mind.
However, IMNSHO, quilting is about creating (no matter where you get your "ingredients") not racing.
Enjoyed the "tweet" from George Takei, quoted by Chez:
"KK files for divorce after 72 days. Another example of how same-sex marriage is destroying the very institution."
'Nuff said.
By the way, I do cut up shirts from the thrift shops, but I know that is not for everyone.
And, you are absolutely right. This is your blog, so you can write whatever you want. I like it.
Linda in Southern Illinois
Thanks for the chuckle about some of the othe things!
I am with you ALL the way and have enjoyed today's reminder that I am not the only one who wonders?
There are times when I need to get a project finished ASAP but I still need to make something I love and I need to enjoy the process. Most of the time it's fun to savor the process..in my opinion.
I don't cut up thrift shop shirts for quilts, but I do pick up vintage pyrex because it makes me smile, it was made in either Canada or the USA and my daughters all want some too.
and yes it's YOUR blog so you get to run the show!! Just like I get to run mine :)
Have a great day!!
Love your observations.
ttfn :) Yuki
Oops, I may be the absent blogger. Funny how time slips by. I discovered my next post would be number 100 and got stuck trying to figure out a give away.