Its your Birthday

Happy Birthday to my best friend, companion, lover, husband.  He is 50 today.  So I wracked my brain thinking of something I could make him.  This is what I came up with.

50 States in Our Nation for my now 50 year old Hubby

Here are a few of my Easter creations.

It was too funny my mom didn't understand that her Peeps are her kids.

Spring Pillow for my niece Emory

Applique wall hanging for my niece Sarah's Baptism

Very Mini Easter Bunny for my niece Tensley

Finding the joy in everything

Some days are just harder than others to get motivated. Even getting out of bed is a battle and I know I'm not the only one.

Finding the joy in everything is a hard mindset to get around.  Especially when you suffer from depression.

Yes I enjoy my Family & Friends. Yes I enjoy my two German Shepherds. Yes I enjoy all the needle art creations I make.  Yes I enjoy my Essential Oils. Yes I enjoy the beauty of Utah.  Yes I enjoy writing a blog or in my journal.

But yet some days are just so bad that getting to the next hour is a struggle. I guess there is only so much the joys above & medications can do before the mind gripping depression blocks the joy from entering into your brain.

Its hard being defective. I guess on some days you just have to find the joy that being defective is okay.

Here are some of the joys in my life.  Thank you to all that help me find those joys.

Rag Pillow

TShirt quilt

Solid Socks

Puff Quilt

White Rotary Treadle Machine

Son in Law Ian & Grandson Theo

Theo, Victoria, Ivy, Nanny, Conor oh & Ice cream

Ivy, Victoria, Theo & Me

Ivy & Me

Nanny, Theo & Me

Victoria, Theo, Ivy, Me, Conor, CJ, Cameron, Nanny & Danny Boy

Cameron, CJ, Conor

Top Shot Rosie

Ty, Me, Rosie, & Sadie

Me & Pat

It's Beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Well I'm one of Santa's Elves cause I've been working away on Christmas Gifts.

Here is what I got done so far.

Its been a while

Wow its been a while since I wrote on my blog.  Depression really makes it hard to do anything, not to mention all my other illnesses as well.  No excuses just saying,

Here are a few things that I was able to create despite my disabilities.

(Well I didn't create the puppies)

Sadies Litter of 9 on 9/22/14 

Neck Warmers for my nephew's Soccer Teams

Hello Kitty Ruffle Skirt for my Grand Daughter

Honey Bee Table Runner for my niece

A Window to Paris Quilt for my niece

Beach Ball Paradis Quilt for my niece

Knitted Socks for my daughter

Knitted socks for my son

Knitted & Crocheted Hats for my Grand Babies

Quilting for Therapy

I right this post in honor of Robin Williams as on the day he died I was in Florida visiting family.   

Even though I love them with all my heart I struggled doing the same thing as Robin as it was a very bad day.  This is for everyone who suffers or has been killed from the terrible illness of depression.

Visiting the Family in Florida

I know social media is public and I do not have a thing to hide but apparently it bothers others that as a disabled person that I quilt for therapy.  Apparently I am not aloud to have a hobby such as quilting even though it was recommended by my therapist to find something that I was passionate about so I would want to stay on the planet.  Apparently I am not allowed to have a blogspot or website and all of you as friends even though that too was recommended by my therapist. Apparently I am not allowed to walk across the street with my Granny Cart with my daughter and go food shopping or allowed to move my sewing room across the hall with the assistance of my daughter or allowed to take a 5 to 10 minute walk with my dogs in the morning.  Even though all these things were recommended by my therapist. Why does this bother some people you ask?  Their reasoning is that if I am physically able to do these things including cooking or canning then I should be able to work a full time job. Doesn't seem to matter that my Dr's, Therapist & SSA have already approved me for disability benefits and have declared me disabled since 6/13/13.  Doesn't seem to matter that the things I do and when I do them is at the mercy of my illnesses and depression. 

Well for all of us who suffer with depression Quilt On! or do whatever you can to remain on the planet in honor of Robin. 

For a Friend

My heart aches for anyone who is fighting threw cancer treatments.  I made this especially for one of my friends who is.  I tried to incorporate her wonderful art in the quilting.  Marianne this is for you.  Hope this quilt provides you some comfort.  Stay Strong.

Deadline Before Vacation

I leave for Florida in two weeks then a pit stop at home then I'm off to DC to help my DD for my DGS's arrival so I had to complete my UFO's.  Yeah I did it but I would venture to say that I am going to start another project.  Two weeks with no sewing is just blashphemy.

Notting Hill Quilt

Helicopter Quilt