tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post2696079251042886394..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: The Christmas Challenge. A guest post by Kelley.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-35184563318608910122017-07-26T12:20:19.205-07:002017-07-26T12:20:19.205-07:00I love this idea of working ahead. It used to be c...I love this idea of working ahead. It used to be common place to work on filling a hope chest through a young lady's teen years. I need to start with my girls even though they are older.<br />Be blessed,<br />Laura of Harvest Lane CottageMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-88657338910559484742017-02-27T22:00:55.945-08:002017-02-27T22:00:55.945-08:00Leslie,
So true-- why wait? Yes, I can imagine t...Leslie,<br /><br />So true-- why wait? Yes, I can imagine them being used to swaddle baby dolls, too.<br /><br />*hugs*<br />Kelley~Mrs. Kelley Dibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192189624517973551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-41972045445013598312017-02-22T10:41:27.702-08:002017-02-22T10:41:27.702-08:00Cookie,
These tips and advice are WONDERFUL! Tha...Cookie,<br /><br />These tips and advice are WONDERFUL! Thank you so much! I am definitely open to any other quilted (etc.) advice you can share whenever you feel prompted. My email address is:<br /><br />mrskjdibble@juno.com<br /><br />*hugs<br />Kelley~Mrs. Kelley Dibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192189624517973551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-34500446422026452492017-02-20T18:46:48.889-08:002017-02-20T18:46:48.889-08:00I know I'm late in commenting, but well done! ...I know I'm late in commenting, but well done! Why should we wait to make heirlooms? My children all played with the lap quilts grandma (my m-i-l) made them. Not only did they cherish their scrap quilts but made lasting memories, too. The quilts were used as capes, tea party times on the lawn, sleeping bags and even swaddled teddy bears.<br />Thanks for sharing!<br />Blessings,<br />Leslie Leslie McKinleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08082544707682903607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-65967951880733405712017-02-19T05:44:25.495-08:002017-02-19T05:44:25.495-08:00Annabel,
I was pleasantly surprised to see it as ...Annabel,<br /><br />I was pleasantly surprised to see it as a post, and all to glad it was a help to you last week.<br /><br />*hugs* to you, friend!<br />Kelley~Mrs. Kelley Dibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192189624517973551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-55408802316866253452017-02-17T12:50:44.601-08:002017-02-17T12:50:44.601-08:00Congratulations Kelsey ! You sound so happy :-) lo...Congratulations Kelsey ! You sound so happy :-) love Maria xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-39367204599711403432017-02-16T16:45:21.509-08:002017-02-16T16:45:21.509-08:00Hi Kelley,
I've always been partial to Quilter...Hi Kelley,<br />I've always been partial to Quilters Dream batting, either cotton or polyester, and Mountain Mist polyester batting. I usually get the prepackaged and cut it to meet my needs and with the leftovers I can piece it together to make a free one. Low or medium loft I've found is the best weight for hand quilting, and with either one of these brands the needle just glides through it like butter. Both of these brands are machine wash and dry on delicate, which may be something to consider. Quilters Dream contains no glues or resins, and Mountain Mist has their own non-toxic product to hold their batting together. I also appreciate in these two brands that when a quilt is washed and/or used well for a long period of time that the batting doesn't drift, separate, and clump up in sections of the quilt. I hope this helps. If I can be of any further help to you, Annabel has my email address. I'm looking forward to seeing your little girl projects. Blessings, Cookie<br /><br /> <br /> <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-6421416827920047282017-02-16T16:20:18.312-08:002017-02-16T16:20:18.312-08:00Thank you so much Kelley! This was such a beautifu...Thank you so much Kelley! This was such a beautiful post and such a help to me! And thank you for all the replies as well. I had a lot behind the scenes this week. Thank you! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-84052054862768851462017-02-16T16:19:23.140-08:002017-02-16T16:19:23.140-08:00Dear Elaine, Thank you! Have a lovely weekend! Wi...Dear Elaine, Thank you! Have a lovely weekend! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-56079974959960116732017-02-16T16:18:50.920-08:002017-02-16T16:18:50.920-08:00Dear Kelsey,
Oh congratulations! I was wondering i...Dear Kelsey,<br />Oh congratulations! I was wondering if you would find out this! How exciting. Now you can plan more and be getting ready. I really hope you are feeling much much better! <br />Thank you for sharing this! With lots of love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-85984404353387051872017-02-16T16:17:32.102-08:002017-02-16T16:17:32.102-08:00Dear Jeanette,
What a good idea for a shop! I woul...Dear Jeanette,<br />What a good idea for a shop! I would love that! Unfinished projects and craft supplies stashed in cupboards can be a dream come true for us! <br />Thank you for your kind words Jeanette! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-24632274214800522272017-02-16T15:37:38.848-08:002017-02-16T15:37:38.848-08:00Mrs. Gillam,
Thank you for your kind comments.
H...Mrs. Gillam,<br /><br />Thank you for your kind comments.<br /><br />Håfa adai from Guam,<br />Kelley~Mrs. Kelley Dibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192189624517973551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-5034038054045170632017-02-16T15:36:51.883-08:002017-02-16T15:36:51.883-08:00Jeanette,
Thank you for your kind comments. And ...Jeanette,<br /><br />Thank you for your kind comments. And we al cannot wait to check out the link to the site you shared.<br /><br />*hugs*<br />Kelley~Mrs. Kelley Dibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192189624517973551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-56697704663642541662017-02-16T15:35:35.665-08:002017-02-16T15:35:35.665-08:00Kelsey,
How incredibly jealous I am! 😂
Congrat...Kelsey,<br /><br />How incredibly jealous I am! 😂 <br /><br />Congratulations! Can't wait to see your creations!<br /><br />*hugs*<br />Kelley~Mrs. Kelley Dibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192189624517973551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-17410053107418571612017-02-16T15:34:35.687-08:002017-02-16T15:34:35.687-08:00Rachel,
Mother always said that, too!
Appreciate...Rachel,<br /><br />Mother always said that, too!<br /><br />Appreciate your kind comments.<br /><br />*hugs*<br />Kelley~Mrs. Kelley Dibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192189624517973551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-20525436924946379452017-02-16T12:55:27.373-08:002017-02-16T12:55:27.373-08:00Jen,
So glad you're feeling inspired today! ...Jen,<br /><br />So glad you're feeling inspired today! That seems to happen a lot here in Bluebird Nation!<br /><br />*hugs* and happy quilting,<br />Kelley~Mrs. Kelley Dibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192189624517973551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-52737223957432264892017-02-16T12:54:11.934-08:002017-02-16T12:54:11.934-08:00Teri,
Thank you for your kind comments. The lear...Teri,<br /><br />Thank you for your kind comments. The learning has been fun and fruitful.<br /><br />Mmm! Your Valentine's Day lovin' from the oven sounds delicious!<br /><br />*hugs*<br />Kelley~Mrs. Kelley Dibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192189624517973551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-54078603855137539732017-02-16T12:52:41.988-08:002017-02-16T12:52:41.988-08:00Patti,
Thank you for your kind comments.
*hugs*
...Patti,<br /><br />Thank you for your kind comments.<br /><br />*hugs*<br />Kelley~Mrs. Kelley Dibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192189624517973551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-71697770371352567812017-02-16T08:48:03.179-08:002017-02-16T08:48:03.179-08:00Dear Annabel and Kelley,
Thank you for the lovely...Dear Annabel and Kelley, <br />Thank you for the lovely post. What beautiful things that wil be treasured heirlooms! <br />I will be keeping Glenda in my prayers.<br />Love from AZ,<br />ElaineMrs. Gillamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12291243154053490970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-71378787843408551842017-02-16T08:27:40.041-08:002017-02-16T08:27:40.041-08:00Oh my goodness, your bibs, burp cloths and quilt t...Oh my goodness, your bibs, burp cloths and quilt tops are amazing, Kelley! What a clever use of grandpa's shirts and how wonderful to have memories preserved in this manner. I so love being part of this group, everyone inspires me to reach outside my known skills and learn something new!<br /><br />Glenda, I am praying for resolution of your blood clots. Please take it easy and rest!<br /><br />I just recently found out that there is a recycled fabric/craft shop not too far from my home. The ladies that began this business buy fabric and craft supplies/kits from folks who are looking to purge their own abundant supplies or have inherited these things. They then resell these items in their store. I cannot wait to go check it out! Here is the link if anyone is curious about what they have: http://online.fabricrecycles.com. I think this is such a clever idea and I love that it is reusing things that others have discarded!<br /><br />JeanetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-42910474326584503062017-02-16T04:23:09.609-08:002017-02-16T04:23:09.609-08:00Dear Annabel and Kelley,
What a great idea! I lo...Dear Annabel and Kelley,<br /> What a great idea! I love this post and the lovely things you have created. It has come at just the right time, as we found out on Tuesday we are having a BOY!!! <br />Lots of love, KelseyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-68287083265799470012017-02-16T01:30:56.575-08:002017-02-16T01:30:56.575-08:00Kelley, on behalf of this flock of Bluebirds, than...Kelley, on behalf of this flock of Bluebirds, thank you for this beautiful post, and your thoughtful replies to comments! All of this is appreciated!<br />As Dad would say, in preparedness tone, "Many hands make light work!"<br />Thank you!<br />Regards,<br />Rachel<br />'blog secretary'!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-82663423032240757122017-02-15T22:10:09.050-08:002017-02-15T22:10:09.050-08:00Dearest Glenda,
We're covering you with praye...Dearest Glenda,<br /><br />We're covering you with prayer to the One Who is able. We're all hoping this time passes quickly for you and that you're able to keep the faith. <br /><br />Thank you also for taking the time to comment. Bluebird Nation is just the sweetest, isn't it?<br /><br />*hugs*<br />Kelley~Mrs. Kelley Dibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192189624517973551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-87885317957857045622017-02-15T22:08:01.729-08:002017-02-15T22:08:01.729-08:00Maria,
The ideas are endless, aren't they?
I...Maria,<br /><br />The ideas are endless, aren't they?<br /><br />I plan to crochet around ALL the little girls projects I'll make using the vintage sheets.<br /><br />*hugs*<br />Kelley~Mrs. Kelley Dibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192189624517973551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-63033806458405592182017-02-15T22:06:40.912-08:002017-02-15T22:06:40.912-08:00Debby,
Yes, me, too, and so masculine, even for l...Debby,<br /><br />Yes, me, too, and so masculine, even for little guys.<br /><br />*hugs*<br />Kelley~Mrs. Kelley Dibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192189624517973551noreply@blogger.com