The 'dropping out' is part of that same directive. It's time for me to be the maverick I am, and go off by myself. I've not done it to join another web ring, nor to start one. I simply need to be independent, and to 'own' my space. I apologize if toes were stepped on, or feelings hurt.I'm still just 'Finn', doing her thing.
Photo op today, peeking into Ebby's world where not much changes. She's doing what she does best about 10 every morning...LOL I had a hard time getting her to wake up and look at me for the second picture. She continues in her ultra aloof ways, but is adjusting well to where the bed is now, and the activity in the
new sewing studio. And I wanted to snap and share something 'quilty' since it's been a while. These are the blocks I am working on in reds, creams, mediums and darks. It's a 9 patch variation, and this isn't the correct lay out. It will be on point,and have setting blocks. I've gotten all the 9 patches done(of course) and am working on the fence rails here and there while resting from the rooms transfer. I'm ready to have the cutting table and cupboards delivered and begin
putting the room together. Still lots to be sorted, but that will come gradually.In the meantime, here are a couple of new friends and blogs to check out..*S*
http://sewingmagpie.blogspot.com/ and http://deemcdonaldoptonlinenet-dee.blogspot.com/ and another new one at http://quiltingmemories.blogspot.com/
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You have to take the decision you feel is right for you - and that's not always the easy one (and don't I know it). As long as you are still blogging I'll still be visiting.
Hi Finn :-)
It is an art to listen to the inner feeling and follow the lead, as you do now.
Do what is right for you - only you will truly know what, where and when.
I still know the path to your blog and I will still stop by - sometimes to comment, often just to read.
aww ((finn)) well dont think you can step on mine LOL I wear steel toes ;) seriously though you do what makes you happy and we that love you will still drop by :) Although I come to see Ebby most ;) xoxo melzie
I understand!
"Finn, doing her thing" is all we need, as long as she's happy !
It seems to me that Ebby is doing the same (just looking at her relaxes me...).
Hmmmm, nice quilt coming ! Cream + red is such a nice warm and cheerful combination !
(thanks for the new friends, too!)
Hugs & smiles,
NADINE
one of the best learnings I've had over the last few years is to label things correclty -- whether something is a "your issue/problem" or a "my issue/problem" -- if others have problems with your decision to leave a ring, that would NOT be your problem!
The older I get the more I realize that we have to do the things that are right for us...Miss Ebby certainly looks happy and content.
Finn is happy.
Ebby is happy.
It's a good thing.
Hugs!
thank you so much for stopping by my blog, I would love to hear from more quilters, but know making "friends' takes time. I am pretty patient. Your comments on my quilt were very much appreciated.
Hang in there,all will turn out right for you. Always remember to follow your heart. You won't go wrong. Those who care will still be there for you.I do appreciate you putting my blog site on your blog.We will see what happens now.
Hi Finn,
Glad to hear you're happy with doing your own thing. It's such freedom!
You know, a girl just has to do what she has to do. "Ain't nobody gonna be happy if ma ain't happy." Live has been so much better since I learned that I must take care of myself first if I'm to be healthy and happy enough to take care of others. Your decision is right for you - that's all that matters. We now this won't change your posts, or change who you are. We all still know how to find you. Bonnie may find this hard to understand at the moment, but I'm sure she'll come to understand what you are saying. And we'll all continue to learn from you and admire all you are doing - and Ebby as well, of course!
I love the reds and rails pieces ... will wait to see them all assembled.
A new quilting space ... hmmm... maybe I didn't quilt because the new space didn't fit me. Making it fit now.
Best Wishes,
Cindy
thanks for the new friends to check out. As I told you the other day-I've been coming here to visit for a long time. You have a unique style. I particularly love the colors in this new piece ou showed today.
I had a Burmese that looked like Ebby-Jake was the snob of the bunch but in the occasional moments when he would allow me to be part of his universe(hee) he had the biggest,loudest purr. I adored him. Cool customer that Jake.
{{{Hugs}}}!
Good for your for being true to yourself!
Jeanne
I read your post after coming home from a quilt retreat with some local quilters and realizing that, sometimes, all you have in common with other quilters is quilting. Having made a similar decision myself, I also applaud you for doing what YOU need to do and being true to yourself.
I don't think you really stepped on any toes. It's hard when we only communicate thru blogs and email to really get across our true feelings like you can in a face-to-face conversation. You dropping out of the Mavericks is about as shocking to me as when Tonya did as you both ARE such true maverick quilters. But then again Finn as an independent blogger fits you too. Whatever you choose to call your self or not call yourself doesn't really matter. I'll still be by to visit several times a week to see what you and Ebby are up to.
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