That's because you are a truly loving and gifted teacher who cares. My oldest is graduating elementary school next Thursday and I feel the tears already. She has had such nurturing teachers, we have been so lucky. I wish I knew you in "real" life, but thank you for sharing so much of yourself here. Your students will carry you with them always. xoxo

Thank you so much for taking the time and energy to write this up. Such helpful information, and I'm off to buy your patterns now. So excited you've decided to start offering them. Yay!

What a sweet message, Cassi. Hope you had a lovely, joyful mothers day yourself. Xoxo

They look fantastic! Love the polka dots. I'd pick the animal themed set, just to have so much variety in your cute kits!

Cassi, I hope your dad is doing much better. You seem to be in a healthy state of mind, so I'm hoping you're all fine. Last year was the worst of my life, so I'm trying to take action and stop waiting for the "right" time to do things, as well. I've had a bathroom redo in my sights since we first bought this house, and I realize that come February, it will be 10 years! And not a thing has been touched. Time to take action, now! I will be thinking about you and keeping you in mind as I try to stay motivated. I'll keep up with you here and on Bella Dia, take care!

Oh, yes, please, my girls would love this. I'll even print on magnet sheets so they can dress them up o their magnetized bedroom wall all season long! Thanks so much.

I'm trying to make some cushion covers for my really sad couch, to spruce it up! These hooks are just gorgeous.

Congratulations! May your hearts always feel so full, yet grow ever fuller. Enjoy your expanded family! Much love to you all.

Beautiful color, it's my favorite. Thanks for the giveaway!

I honestly don't know how you could part with even a single one, but I'm so glad you choose to share them with the world. Thanks so much for a chance to win one. May "normal" arrive quickly in your home. Aside from being with my two girls, knitting, crochet and handwork (embroidery, for example, or hand-piecing) makes me happy.

I just spent a ton on money at Michael's....

Nice, I haven't seen those before. I love to crochet, and could always use help in my sewing. Thanks for the chance to win!

You have the prettiest knitting needles! Thanks so much for the pattern, you're so generous and kind to do that for us even when you probably regretted it the moment you pushed "post now!"

Me, too! I've totally got Olympics withdrawal, and with my kids going back to school next week and work starting up at the same time, I've got the blues! But I wasn't nearly as productive as you, hope that changes quickly...I need to get started on Christmas gifts, I think.

The glasses are great, you're beautiful!

It's gorgeous! What size are each of those squares? Fantastic.

Circle of Family, Maple Skies, St. Nick, Technicolor. I love Connecting Threads, too, their solids are fantastic!

Our game-loving family totally needs this!

Thanks for this message. I'm supposed to carry an epipen for bee stings but choked on the $125 it's going to cost... Funny, if it were for my daughters I'd do it in a second. I'm glad you're okay, what a horrible experience.

You must be so proud and thrilled. What an amazing giveaway! Thanks for the chance!

That Blind Co-Pilot quilt is stunning!

Sorry Jennifer, I always reply to emails individually, but I guess sometimes its better to do it on the blog within comments, so other people can see the answers, too. Anyway, I'm sure I used the larger skein. It was actually probably a 7 oz. skein,though. I bought it ages ago (we're talking like 5+) at Michaels... I don't think that make that size anymore but I found another skein of a different color in my stash, and it says 7oz. Hope that helps!

Love love love Michaels, and Q-tips are always a staple at my house.

Ah, she's so lovely, Amorette indeed! I love the new blog header, too.

So thankful for my two darling babes who seem to be growing up too quickly!