It's a Wonderful World

Who was it - Louis Armstrong? - who had a hit recording "What a Wonderful World"? You know, no matter who sang that tune, it is a wonderful world. When you observe the beauties of nature right in your own backyard it is pretty amazing from the plants and flowers that you love to the pesky vegetation that you hate. It is amazing how English Ivy can invade everywhere and be lush green and be so pesky. Well, Bobby and I cut (not easy) the vines at the roots near the trees that it has invaded and we pulled (not easy) it from the bark, and then it was like the trees said, "Thank you for the fresh air and sunlight!" The yard seems to breathe again. This is only one example of the wonder of nature; just think about Kudzu. Now there is a pesky plant, but did you know there are beautiful artifacts made with the parts of that stuff.

So what about animal life? I planted beautiful Dahlias, so lush and colorful and happy. Along came the slugs and now I only have a few bare stems with no hope of recovery. Slugs! Creepy, slimy, oozy creatures created by the Almighty. Have you ever tried to squash one to death, hating the varmint that ate your flowers? I couldn't squeeze it to death between my gloved fingers! Finally, I asked Bobby to stomp it and with that broad foot he was able to accomplish the deadly deed: two fewer slugs to eat my flowers.

I do believe that it is a wonderful world. I do believe that all God's creatures and creation have purpose, even if I only see the pesky side of some parts of it. Thank God for life in all forms.

Sara 

H&C Feature of the Week: Quilt Backing Fabrics
At Heirlooms & Comforts this week we will feature wide fabrics for quilt backings at 20% off. We have a new stock of goods that are 108" or more in some cases. These make backings that usually do not need to be pieced to become large enough to serve as the back of a quilt. This is an infrequent opportunity to get these fabrics at a discount. Measure your quilt tops and come in this week for the quilt backs!




Look at This

If you will notice on Husqvarna Viking's web site there is an announcement of a contest to win a Tribute 140C sewing machine by entering a contest with some item that you have sewn on a Husqvarna Viking sewing machine or sewing/embroidery machine. At least one of our customers has entered the contest and her project looks GREAT alongside the other entries. You can enter the same way that Carole Corn has entered. The rules are listed on the web site and entry is not difficult if you have a camera that you can use to email a photo. Carole made her entry piece on the Husqvarna Viking Lily 555, not even her newest machine. So no matter which model you used to construct your project, you can enter it in the hopes of beating Carole out for the Tribute 140C and its accompanying stuff. Entry time is up May 31.

By the way, if you don't win you can still purchase the Tribute 140C machine that commemorates the 140 years of Husqvarna machines. There is a remarkable price for the machine and a free $250 anniversary kit that comes with it. See us soon; this is a limited edition machine!