Aurora's Quilting Corner and more

Have you ever asked yourself, why is it that this country goes down the hill? Well, it doesn't matter if it is this country or someone else's country, we all live in a recession. This is global. I have learned that I do not live alone! The world has to act together, but we prefer to hurt each other! Can JoeBlow change the world? No, he or she can't but they can start it at home. 1. Make sure your family knows they are not alone in this world. It is not just all about them. 2. Teach them compassion and empathy for the next person 3. Quit putting labels on other, get to know them you might be surprised! Remember if you put a lable on them, they might have you categorized also. 4. Learn to give without expecting a thank you or something in return. My grandfather always said: If you give, give freely and smile, because you were able too. Don't wait for something to come back to you! 5. Be grateful for what you have. Do we need the newest of everything? Or do we need...

they are just too cute football player Santa's Present i came with santa long ride kermit quilt cookies im a bear kermit

These are the bonnets I have tried out for far

I am so engulfed in schoolwork that I am forgetting to do thing for me. So this weekend I took a day for me, and ended up cleaning...so much for that idea right? But at least I got four scarflettes done.

Decided to make a shawl...hope you like it

Yes, my dear friends out there. I do have my first vendor contract. Maybe now I am starting to make some money. Would you like that I have made just in the last couple of weeks? Well here are some of my creations: Spring Fling  For the little girls Breast Cancer Awareness Purple Dream beauty The 20's (sold already) Blue/Cream (sold already) Flower girl Garden Cutie     

Today is the 4th Advent. Many people do not get ready for Christmas internally. I have a friend that showed me how important it is to get ready for Christmas. Christmas is commercialized. Last night when the girls came, they are staying for Christmas, Kelsi looked at me and said we never decorate that much. This is when I realized, it is important to me to have it looking special. Christmas is special to me, it's not about presents under the tree. It's not about who got the most expensive gift. It is about the hope that was born in Bethlehem. It is about the child that was God sent. It is about eternal love, forgiveness and giving to people who aren't as fortunate as we. My husband and I decided to do three presents for the radio stations senior Christmas. I had no idea how many older people had no one. Also with the help of a lot of people and my two neighbors boys, we did Secret Santa for two older couples and a single older lady. Not much, but the heart was there. So...