Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Que Sera, Sera!

I am so blessed with so much love and good fortune surrounding me and mine! It is with a very positive attitude I am now facing trials and tribulations again - DH, Ed and I are waiting for a conclusive diagnosis and prognosis on a health condition he is experiencing and I really hope we receive the results by the end of this week! 'Til then, I know he will have thoughts and prayers from so many - thank you!
I had a wonderful weekend planned and I will say it all turned out wonderful even though I missed the first day! Stitching friends all enjoyed a great retreat at St John of God Shoalwater Retreat Centre - a great venue on the beach on the west coast of Australia - pure indulgence!

Usually I take handwork to retreats - this time I took my basket of Kaffe's and machine stitched this flimsy. It was a great diversion inspired by one of Kaffe's designs from one of his earlier books - it turned out exactly as I envisaged, quite a large quilt and when quilted I will hang it on my family room wall to brighten up a rather dull space in my otherwise bright house. I have spoken about my quest for colour and it seems to be happening.

There has been quite an injection of blue into a very lilacy-pink quilt - maybe a blue striped binding cut on bias - we'll see!

Yes, 6 years old today - Byron and Heidi - my babies are growing up - I have told them both I need more baby grandchildren now! Unprompted, that dear wee boy put his arm around his sister's shoulder for this pic! See why I love them so much!
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Lots of good happenings and news here, but we must away at 6:30 tomorrow for a specialist consultation in Perth in the early morning. Lots of best wishes to my new Followers and I do have some email replies outstanding - I hope to get back to replies and browsing soon. 'Til then -God bless!
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42 comments:

  1. Nancy Near PhiladelphiaMarch 2, 2010 at 11:00 PM

    Holding you and your beloved in the Light, my friend. And that quilt is GORGEOUS.

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  2. susis quiltsMarch 2, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    what a wonderful quilt,lurline!i do love kaffes fabrics,too,and your grandchildren,just sweeties,happy stitching,susi

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  3. NedraMarch 2, 2010 at 11:41 PM

    Tell your DH that prayers are being sent from Utah.

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  4. LeKaQuiltMarch 3, 2010 at 12:11 AM

    Prayers are sent from Norway, too :o)
    Your quilt is gorgeous - love all those wounderful colours!
    HUGS from Lena :o)

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  5. TerryMarch 3, 2010 at 12:24 AM

    Sending good thoughts for you all! Love the flimsy! :0)

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  6. DarleneMarch 3, 2010 at 1:00 AM

    Lots of good thoughts and prayers from the Surface of the Sun (aka Arizona) :-)

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  7. em's scrapbagMarch 3, 2010 at 2:22 AM

    May you have peace in your heart through this trying time. You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers. Love the beautiful flimsy. And your grandbabies are wonderful!

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  8. antique quilterMarch 3, 2010 at 2:53 AM

    very pretty quilt, will be sending good thoughts your way as I always do!
    can't wait to hear the good news Lurline.
    take care
    kathie

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  9. BarbMarch 3, 2010 at 3:04 AM

    Sorry that you and your husband are having such a ruff time, I hope you get the diagnosis soon and can be well on the mend. It is always hard to see someone you love go through physical problems. Those are such cuties...you are blessed.

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  10. sharonMarch 3, 2010 at 3:16 AM

    Sending good thoughts and wishes for you and your husband. The quilt is gorgeous, lovely colours! Sharon.

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  11. MargaretMarch 3, 2010 at 3:16 AM

    Prayers and good thoughts are on their way to you! I like your positive attitude -- I think it helps! Love your quilt! So beautiful! Take it easy -- here's hoping for good news!

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  12. Chookyblue......March 3, 2010 at 4:24 AM

    hope the test results are ok...........I am only a ph call away.........

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  13. JanetMarch 3, 2010 at 4:25 AM

    dear Lurline, I wish you the best for you and your dear heart and lots of prayers. Your top is simply beautiful, what a fun quilt to do on retreat.

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  14. WendybMarch 3, 2010 at 4:32 AM

    Your right Lurline, our prayers and good wishes are with you and your dearest. I'm not usually a big fan of Kaffe (OMGoodness!) but you're turning me....those fabrics on your flimsy are just perfect!
    Safe travels and sugary hugs
    XX Wendy :O)

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  15. LindiMarch 3, 2010 at 4:34 AM

    Lots of prayers and warm hugs to you both. I hope it's all good news.
    Your topper is beautiful. Very cheery and delicious!

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  16. blessedspeedyMarch 3, 2010 at 4:57 AM

    Praying all goes well and you will get great results!
    P.S. Love the Kaffe top

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  17. LizMarch 3, 2010 at 5:30 AM

    Love the Kaffe Lurline and hoping that it's good news for you both.
    lizzie
    xxx

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  18. JoyMarch 3, 2010 at 5:49 AM

    Lurline I'll be praying for a very positive outcome to your specialist visits. I'll cross fingers and toes and anything else I can think of!!! Your twinnies are just adorable!!! Happy birthday to them both :o)!!
    Hugs,
    Joy :o)

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  19. BetsyMarch 3, 2010 at 5:54 AM

    Lurline, lots of prayers and good thought going your way.

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  20. Willow Grove - KezMarch 3, 2010 at 6:14 AM

    Hope all goings well today. My thoughts are with you. Lot of good vibes sending your way.

    Happy birthday to the cute twins. Nice when children get on so well.

    Very nice quilt. It would brighten up your wall. And send out good vibes too

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  21. Mary on Lake PulaskiMarch 3, 2010 at 6:14 AM

    Prayers are sent your way.
    Those six year olds are adorable!!

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  22. JuliaMarch 3, 2010 at 7:07 AM

    Have been thinking of you and Ed...good thoughts and prayers.
    I hope all is well and a good outcome today..
    The little ones are gorgeous...Happy Birthday Byron and Heidi..
    So glad you got to go to the retreat..Catch up later..
    Hugs Julia ♥

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  23. Terri SMarch 3, 2010 at 7:47 AM

    Love the quilt, and your little ones are adorable.

    Keeping you and yours in my prayers for the outcome you're hoping for.

    Take care

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  24. NylaMarch 3, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    Lovely quilt top. Your family will be in my prayers.

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  25. KateMarch 3, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    Prayers and positive vibes coming your way, love the quilt and THRILLED to read you made it to your weekend retreat.

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  26. ~ Phyllis ~March 3, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    Sending prayers and good thoughts your way.
    Hugs.

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  27. West Michigan QuilterMarch 3, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    You and your family are in my heart and prayers. Hugs,

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  28. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsMarch 3, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    Sending prayers and love your way. and those grandbabies are just to sweet.

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  29. One Flew OverMarch 3, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    Hope good news will come your way regarding the test results Lurline.

    A lovely, lovely quilt.

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  30. AnonymousMarch 3, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    Lurline I will be thinking of you and Ed and hope you get good news.
    hugs
    Christine

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  31. JulieMarch 3, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    Cute kids. Hope your news is good news.

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  32. MiriamMarch 3, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    Sending healing thoughts Ed's way. I hope the news is good.
    I'm glad you got to the retreat. Your flimsy is stunning! Beautiful colours!
    Happy 6th Birthday to Byron and Heidi!!!

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  33. NarelleMarch 3, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    Well wishes are winging their way to you both.

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  34. Rebecca PMarch 4, 2010 at 12:12 AM

    Hugs & prayers going out to you. Hoping it is good news.
    Love your quilt & of course the fabrics.

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  35. wishes, true and kindMarch 4, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    Thoughts and prayers to you and yours, especially for your husband's health. What sweet, beautiful grandchildren, and I adore your new creation. How feminine and spring-like! Scrumptious colors!

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  36. AnonymousMarch 4, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    Hugs & prayers from me too Lurline. toni xxx

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  37. *karendianne.March 4, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    Oh Lurline, I wanted you to know I'm thinking of you often. I absolutely love your happy quilt and your adorable twins. Happy special day to the grandtwins! :) Good health to your husband my friend and steadfast strength to you and your close support group. All my love, friend. *karendianne.

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  38. MickiMarch 5, 2010 at 2:34 AM

    Your dh is in my prayers and I wish that you get some good news. Your quilt is just gorgeous!
    Micki

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  39. CardygirlMarch 5, 2010 at 5:19 AM

    Thinking of you & your family...hope all is well.

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  40. BizarreQuilterMarch 5, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    I love this quilt Lurline. Soft and pretty... take good thoughts with you tonight.

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  42. Dora, the QuilterMarch 8, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    I love the soft colors and low contrast in this quilt top. It is beautiful--for me it says "serenity".

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