The winner of the Giveaway and the anniversary of a magical moment

  JOLENE # 23 comment

Oh, how fun! I have been looking far and near for these sweet little scissors. I would love a chance at receiving your Faith, Hope and Love Giveaway! Also, I love the angel frame, it would look fabulous with whatever you choose to display in it. Happy Holidays!

 

Yay! Jolene! You will also get a chart from me on Downton Abbey with the threads and linen.

and a surprise too.

 

I will be mailing this out probably next Monday or Tuesday because this week is full of obligations and places to be.................but..............congrats and enjoy!

 

 

 

 

I wish I could have given 5 or 6 out at least but financially tied down at the moment. But, I will give you my love and attention anytime. I welcome emails and questions on the blog. I should answer a few here I've gotten:

 

Why does Mr. Darcy have another last name? 

 

Mr. Darcy is his nickname for the blog due to privacy issues. The Mr. Darcy is from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. When reference to Mr. Darcy in my blog, this is my husband.

 

Do you quilt?

 

no. I wish I did and I have pieced together a few things for Abbie to have a blanket but not a quilter. I am though a lover of fat quarters to back my cross stitching pieces, add to framing, or just to drool over on a cloudy day.

 

Are you a counselor?

 

no, I'm not a licensed counselor. I am a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Part time and have been for nearly 20 years now. This is how I work with women to heal hurts according to my bio profile. In my role as a nurse practitioner specializing in women's health, I do have instances for one on one counseling/ education as indicated by the problem but not a licensed counselor. I work in a private practice setting and do enjoy part time work with my analyical side of the brain which is balanced nicely with the creative side at home and doing stitching work.

 

How old is Abbie and what kind of dog is she?

 

Abigail Rennee Fox is 3 years old. She is a long-haired white chihauhau with brindle markings.

She is the most loving creature I've ever had and I love dogs! Her middle name is Rennee in memory of my chihauhaua who passed away in July 2 years ago. His name was Ren and he was 17 years old.

 

 

Are you of Irish descent?

 

yes, part Irish, part Indian, but I got more of the Irish features than my brother. And yes, I love Gone With the Wind, Scarlet OHara!!!!  :P

 

Do you do your own framing or have it professionally done?

 

I have always done my own framing because of lower costs with exception of Quaker Christmas because it is so large and I spent 9 months vigorously finishing that piece. I had protective glass put over it so it will not fade over the years. I hope one day my children will appreciate the value of needleart and care for it. If not, my stitching will be donated to the local women's shelter when I'm gone.

 

How long have you been designing?

 

Only about 2-3 years, did I try to express my thoughts of sampler making to paper. I find it extremely satisfying and have designed many many samplers and I frequently put a few on the blog to pay it forward and especially in this economy when buying patterns has become so expensive.

 

Do you plan to ever sell any samplers?

 

Yes. I've had many obstacles to overturn in the past 2 years to get where I can but I have a faithful partner who is supporting my goals to one day put them up for sale. When I do, I plan to  have both PDF format by email and also mailed paper copies. The mailed copies will be simple for several reasons 1) I try to keep it simple 2) the cost to you is a fraction of the glossy expensive patterns 3) you get the same results with simple patterns. I have a Craftsy.com account and will probably start here with selling in the next few months. My hold-up is churning out the models for the pattern myself and I cannot afford a model stitcher now. But everything will happen in its own time............

 

 

 

Home is where the heart is and my heart is at home. I try to keep it simple, loving and a safe haven.

 

I've also had many thoughtful readers who just write me and it's truly a blessing. I'm going to change my email soon and put it on the blog as I have had some real doozies of spam to my personal one. At least I can weed those out.

 

Feathers in the Nest is my happy place. It's a place I come to, to share books, stitching, junkin, knitting, homesteading and designs with you. I hope to continue in the next year, 2013, and that in some way it helps you feel right at home, warm and cozy, and a place to chat about homesteading or whatever warms your heart.

 

Home has not always been a happy place for me unfortnately, but by the grace of God and answer to prayers, he has definitely changed that in 2012 and my wish even when I was a little girl of having a loving husband and home have come true. I know all this could not have happened without divine intervention and I thank Him for it every single day. I thank Him for continuing to protect me from those that have put me in harm's way for whatever sick reasons.

 

I hope you have a great evening. The day has really zipped by. The decorations will all be put away tonight and the house ready to receive some of Mr. Darcy's furniture and ideas to make the basement better living space.

And that, my friends, will include a sewing space!!!!

 

 

 

 

 AND

 

 

ON DECEMBER 26th, 2012

 

a love story began with friendship................................

 

 

the only words to describe is:

 

life-changing

healthy love

Christian love

equally yoked

both musc lovers

both instrument players

both value home at the heart

both with God as the foundation

both with being raised only 25 miles apart (unknowingly)

he played football at an Augusta team in highschool, against my brother (unknowingly)

the first true gentleman I ever met

both lover of animals

he loves to minister to congregations through lay speaker

she loves to write

both love to dance

both love the same foods! (ok well except olives)

both have a creative side to nurture, he with woodworking and designing

me with stitching and designing.

we play a good game of Chinese checkers or two!!!!!

we always go to bed together at the same time and hold hands until we fall asleep

we have similar dreams and ambitions in life

that collided a year ago

through divine intervention and prayer by both

on 2 sides of the world

which turned into a beautiful marriage on November 20, 2012~~~~~~

 

A story. that I one day, will write as a book for testimony that God works in His own time and for our own benefit He will teach us patience, how to lean on Him, and that love never fails.

 

Yes, Dec 26 is a special day.  2 people, 7000 miles away, met and in 5 months, sent over 4000 letters to and from with phone calls many times a day, singing, praying together over the phone and just forming a strong bond.  That my friends is the best blessing I couldn't ever had imagined this year or even in a lifetime.

 

Sent to me at a time, a critical time, when God saw fit to continue His work through to others.

 

December 26, 2012

 

And this all started in a small country church, alone, in the North Ga. mountains, pouring out my heart to God for answers, for protection, for real love.

 

So remember no day is insignificant. Remember this every day, that something in one moment could change your life forever for the best.