to do something different.
I actually took a little break from my machine quilting to create something. I made this little bag as kind of an experiment. I found this tutorial on this website-->P.S. I Quilt. I made it as instructed in the tutorial, but then made another one. The second one was a little larger. I want to use it to carry my scriptures for church. I also added some pockets inside for pencils, etc. (the only thing I would do differently is use a thicker batting.)
I know. I know. I went a little nuts with the quilting. On the tutorial it said, 'quilt as desired'...well this is how I 'desired' ...
I even went a little further and heatset some Austrian Swarovski crystals on it too. (from Cheri's Crystals) I know I'm a little crazy. But I like it. And if you know me...this bag is so me!*****
Sometimes I'm in the mood...
to miss my son.
In July my son left for Auckland New Zealand where he is serving a 2-year mission for our Church. I'm so proud of him. He's such a good boy and is working hard. I must admit, though, there are times I miss him soooooooo much. Todd and I are have always been close. I call him my BabyBoy. But look at how grown up he is now: 
Pictured above, he is on the right with a young man who recently got baptized. Todd is about 8,000 miles away. I know I shouldn't think of that, but I do now and then. How lucky he is to be in such a beautiful place! When he first found out he was going to New Zealand he said, "Wow! The Land of The Lord of the Rings!" Yes, that's right, they filmed all three of the Lord of the Rings movies there. Beautiful place! 
Now here's bit of irony...or perhaps it's just a coincidence...
Just before Todd left he and his sisters and their husbands all went to Disneyland for the day. There they saw Sean Astin, the actor who portrayed one the of hobbits in the Lord of the Rings films. His character was named Samwise Gamgee.
He was at Disneyland that day visiting with his wife and kids. Here is my family with Sean Astin in the center. I teased my kids..."you went to Disneyland to find Mickey Mouse--instead you found a hobbit!"
Notice the matching shirts. Todd's sister made them to wear in honor of Todd. They shirts said:, "New Zealand, EWE should come. Farewell Todd!" This was one of the last times my entire family was together. They won't be together for another two years.
Now, stop missing your son so much Vivian, and get back to work!
8 comments:
This post made me "ooh and aah" over your bag--it's amazing! And then it nearly brought me to tears. My son's been home two years, and I still get emotional thinking about when he was gone and about the fact that my younger son only has 4 1/2 years before he'll go! Your son looks so happy in the mission picture...and what a fun Disneyland story! Oh, and I love your blog header photo!!! Have a great Labor Day weekend!
How fun for your family to spend time before his mission in Disneyland. And, what a bonus to find the "Hobbit" there. Who knew that was where he was hiding. LOL. Just wondering if "The Twilight Quilt" ever made it to Stephanie Meyers? KJW
I love your scripture bag. I've been in the bag mode lately too. So many beautiful patterns out there, and yet all are unique. You did a great "quilt as desired" !!
Your bag is beautiful and the quilting is amazing.
Todd will love NZ, it's such a beautiful country.
Kathy, We still haven't been able to get a good contact to Stephenie Meyers. Her publicist said just to mail it. But we're hoping she'll make some public appearance with the film "New Moon" coming out this Nov. Keeping our fingers crossed. :)
Vivian
Yes, I imagine "quilt as desired" takes on new meaning for you. I would like to "quilt as desired" just like you!!
HUgZ to you for missing your son.....
Sean Astin just gave a speech at UGA. :o)
Lovely bag by the way!
Love the bag, especially the quilting. When you have the gift, use it to your enjoyment. Good luck with your son on his mission. Mine is in the London South mission and doing well.
Mary
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