Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Originally Posted by Sheila Elaine
I lived in Germany 4 yrs in 1970's & know the thrill of learning to figure out how much meat or cheese I wanted the butcher or his wife to cut me so I didn't look like a blundering idiot. They were used to Americans, so knew some English, which made it easier to converse.
My Mom worked in a bakery that had many American customers. One soldier pointed to the puff pastry and asked what it was. She translated perfectly: Air Bags. We still laugh about the cream-filled air bags.
But back on topic. I am struggeling with the quilting of a quilt right now. I wanted to do something special and my skills in that arena aren't special. SO I tried to do a fancy stitch in the ditch. It turned out JUST AWFUL. I had also never taken out quilting stitches before. - rule #1 go very very slowly.
Once I took out the bad stitching, I accepted the fact that I am a SID girl (or a MAD girl = meandering around ditch). The quilt may not be perfect and it may not be as special as I would like. But it is made from the heart and hope it will bring the recipient joy.
clap, clap, clap, clap...you go (((Mad)))!
I contributed to that quilt and no perfection there, BUT, I have seen it as you go along, and it's lovely.
You picked an awesome border that makes the blocks sing, and this little girl has been through so much, she has an imperfect body. (don't we all)
I know in my heart she has an appreciation for things done with heart. There is sooo much of that in it, she is going to love it.:-D