With every interaction, Tina shared a part of herself.
Hi Sue,
Nice to meet you too! I'm a huge fan of quilts, though I don't quilt myself. I have some old family treasures that I've tried to trace the origin of, but the only person who would know responded with, "Oh honey, why does THAT matter. Just enjoy it." That would be my maternal grandmother Vivian who had not one of her 207 bones sentimental. I'm seriously sentimental, a first-rate pack-rat, and a history buff. What I'm not is patient enough to be the historian, but blessed with someone on each side of the family who is.
Best of luck during the Challenge, and see you when I make my rounds.
Nice to meet you too! I'm a huge fan of quilts, though I don't quilt myself. I have some old family treasures that I've tried to trace the origin of, but the only person who would know responded with, "Oh honey, why does THAT matter. Just enjoy it." That would be my maternal grandmother Vivian who had not one of her 207 bones sentimental. I'm seriously sentimental, a first-rate pack-rat, and a history buff. What I'm not is patient enough to be the historian, but blessed with someone on each side of the family who is.
Best of luck during the Challenge, and see you when I make my rounds.
Hi Sue,
Thanks for your many visits, and what a nice surprise to see my blog in you sidebar! That's quite the honor and I appreciate it very much.
I'm a knitter, though both my grandmothers made sure I learned ALL the needle crafts. I've gone through "stages" where I've favored some over others...but at this point, knitting wins. It's therapeutic for me, and giving a handmade present that took hours and hours is a true gift of love, as I'm sure you know as a quilter.
I do COLLECT antique quilts. I've also received some awesome ones as baby gifts for my boys and since they're 13 and 16, they're in "suck the air out" storage ;-)
Tina @ Life is Good
Co-host, April 2013 A-Z Challenge Blog
@TinaLifeisGood, #atozchallenge
Thanks for your many visits, and what a nice surprise to see my blog in you sidebar! That's quite the honor and I appreciate it very much.
I'm a knitter, though both my grandmothers made sure I learned ALL the needle crafts. I've gone through "stages" where I've favored some over others...but at this point, knitting wins. It's therapeutic for me, and giving a handmade present that took hours and hours is a true gift of love, as I'm sure you know as a quilter.
I do COLLECT antique quilts. I've also received some awesome ones as baby gifts for my boys and since they're 13 and 16, they're in "suck the air out" storage ;-)
Tina @ Life is Good
Co-host, April 2013 A-Z Challenge Blog
@TinaLifeisGood, #atozchallenge
Rest In Heavenly Sunflower Peace, Tina.
That is so cool that you still have some of her posted comments! Tina was a wonderful person!
ReplyDeleteHer comments were very special to me then, and more so now. She was very encouraging to me as a newbie to AtoZ and a very novice writer. Yes, she was a wonderful person.
DeleteOur words really do live on.... :)
ReplyDeleteMadeline @ The Shellshank Redemption
Yes, they do, Madeline and thankfully so...especially when they share so much of a persons good life.
DeleteShe really was a wonderful person. She made everyone feel special. I think she would have been very honored by your tribute to her. Life is Good.
ReplyDeleteTina truly did make me feel welcome and a special part of the A to Z Challenge. I think she would love remembering the memories she shared with me about her family and her passions.
DeleteHi Sue - great montage of sunflowers .. and brilliant to include two of her comments ... I remember mentions of her quilts ... she had passions for so many things ... she is a light who will be sorely missed ...
ReplyDeleteLife is Good ... and should always be .. Tina would want that .. cheers Hilary
The sunflowers are from my backyard garden the year that Tina was my Co-host Sponsor and you were her Minion. So thankful for that time with the both of you. We will so miss her and her special way of sharing herself with us all.
DeleteTina had a great way with words, it's awesome you have some for us to share in on... thank you!
ReplyDeleteShe did have a great way with words. I was always so happy to be gifted with her comments. Glad you enjoyed the words she left for me. I am so thankful to have them to share on this special sunflower day.
Deletethat made me a tad teary. Very sweet and indeed a nice sunflower tribute
ReplyDeleteI know, Joanne. It is sad and celebratory all at the same time. Sunflowers just do that to a person...Tina knew that, too
DeleteSuch a lovely tribute. I didn't know Tina, but I remember her presence at A to Z.
ReplyDeleteI like that Wendy...'her presence'...for she was a presence and a present to the AtoZ Challenge.
DeleteIt was lovely to read Tina's comments.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing them...
I love your sunflower collage... it's perfect!
Yes, life is good!
I am happy to have her comments to share on this special sunflower day. Glad you enjoyed the collage.
DeleteShe always had a way to make you feel like you've been friends for years!
ReplyDeleteSo nice of you to post these.
Thank you,
Heather
So true...her friendship was very genuine. We are fortunate to have known her in blogland.
DeleteFantastic memorial image.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Sunflowers make for a great photo shoot.
DeleteWonderful that you guys could talk about something so important to each of you.
ReplyDeleteYes, it was so enjoyable to share our love of knitting and quilting and the stories that went with them. She could relate to just about everyone on just about any subject. A very special trait in a special lady. Good to hear from you Shannon.
ReplyDeleteSorry to say I'm not sure who Tina but it sounds like Tina was a wonderful lady.
ReplyDeleteLove your Sunflower collage.