tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post7159650491416471683..comments2024-03-16T02:37:47.918-05:00Comments on Fabric Mutt: This is LifeHeidi Stapleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797935137918208939noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-89293678899542567722017-01-19T11:14:39.747-06:002017-01-19T11:14:39.747-06:00Great post, Heidi! I love that song by Francesca B...Great post, Heidi! I love that song by Francesca Batistelli too (and all of her songs, really), and it's so true that we have to pay attention to what is going on in our lives rather than just trying to document it. I hope the flooring project is done by now, or at least mostly done :)Leanne Parsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944797294783593234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-57765048153315012212017-01-12T13:05:27.214-06:002017-01-12T13:05:27.214-06:00Thank you for letting us know your thoughts and fe...Thank you for letting us know your thoughts and feelings. Often bloggers just stop posting without a word which leaves us readers wondering if something bad has happened. I saw on the tv news a while back that the singer Adele spotted a woman filming the concert on her phone. Adele urged her to stop and said "I am here - now - enjoy the moment". So true. You will have few regrets about spending quality time with your family. Deep breath and smile.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18409589205927122169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-39877649501224758042017-01-11T18:41:25.122-06:002017-01-11T18:41:25.122-06:00I hate Instagram and instant messaging. It seems t...I hate Instagram and instant messaging. It seems that all I see are faces looking at a phone wherever I go. Don't get me wrong, I love social media. I get amazing information from the blogs I read. I use an app that collects the blogs that I follow until I have the time to savor their content. I love that women like you choose to share but I would hate for you to take time away from things that are more important- like your family. Yes, days are soooo long when they are little that you don't realize how fast the years go by. Do what is right for you with no apologies. Enjoy!Material Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13245592639325855693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-17175139095345642142017-01-11T11:22:32.661-06:002017-01-11T11:22:32.661-06:00I love this post! I so agree with you, social med...I love this post! I so agree with you, social media can be a ball and chain. I am trying very hard not to grab my phone every free minute I have and see who is posting what on IG, so afraid I am going to miss something. Enjoy your girls,your husband and life. Design your fabric and relish the moments while you can. I know that I always look forward to see what you have be up to and in saying that if I miss a posting I know where I can find it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706172008011068643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-43356889157139121702017-01-11T09:10:14.144-06:002017-01-11T09:10:14.144-06:00Heidi, I always feel like you must be my sister, I...Heidi, I always feel like you must be my sister, I can totally relate. I hope you get out and enjoy something away from the noise during the construction. Being present, as opposed to planning and reliving the other moments, is something I have been working on for the last year, and it is so worth it. Share what you like, folks like me will be here to see it but we are fine if you are busy too.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16285223648285145607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-23611352822930883772017-01-11T08:22:51.963-06:002017-01-11T08:22:51.963-06:00So well said, Heidi. Some of the things we experie...So well said, Heidi. Some of the things we experience as families should be kept just to ourselves, so we have those precious nuggets of memories to share, just with each other. I well remember the days you are in, home renovation, home schooling, chaos -- and noise! It seems like yesterday. I'm on the other side of it now, with my two grown and working. The house is much more quiet, but I have wonderful memories -- and so will you (even the home renov will be a fun memory, someday). Wendy at piecefulthoughts@gmail.com.piecefulwendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02256164519304112032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-135607767564004252017-01-11T08:13:04.474-06:002017-01-11T08:13:04.474-06:00And what an exceptional life it is! You write beau...And what an exceptional life it is! You write beautifully Heidi. And your cushions look gorgeous stacked in front of the fireplace (so funny to think of sitting in front of a fire; it is the peak of summer here, so my kids just want to live in the swimming pool!) xxxJenetahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03619378781482679540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-52270626188234024402017-01-11T07:48:41.814-06:002017-01-11T07:48:41.814-06:00I love this post. I am not a blogger but I love fo...I love this post. I am not a blogger but I love following fabric and quilting and makers blogs. And I love following those bloggers on Instagram. But I too am tired of what social media does to our every day lives. I am exhausted by watching people on their phones ALL. THE. TIME. My husband & I made a commitment to put our phone down, to quit taking photos of everything, to sit together without jumping to see what the beep or ping coming through was. And it is working. We are SO much more present in our lives. It feels like a big shift. And we're both so much happier as a result. Less post and less photos from the blogging world also can mean they are all the more sweeter when you are able to share. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13701253802743540666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-1349739591053166632017-01-11T07:34:03.165-06:002017-01-11T07:34:03.165-06:00Life is life and family is very important. I mysel...Life is life and family is very important. I myself feel the pull of it and trying to maintain a balance. There are just so many hours in a day. We are but one person. I think it is ok to slow down and smell the flowers!nenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09466286409839478887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-7888073825392996022017-01-11T06:26:42.080-06:002017-01-11T06:26:42.080-06:00Your post is like a breath of fresh air - invigora...Your post is like a breath of fresh air - invigorating and true. Thank you for introducing me to this beautiful song and singer. Quality not quantity is important in all our lives. Enjoy your family life - those little ones grow too quicklyTerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00125544428434738363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-87023437518941228122017-01-11T06:08:41.056-06:002017-01-11T06:08:41.056-06:00I love everything about this post!! There are som...I love everything about this post!! There are some blogs that I follow that I feel the blogger is trying too hard to post frequently...the posts are repeats, or a bunch of links to other posts, but don't feel genuine. I would much rather see less from you and know that, when you do share, it's something well worth sharing. And knowing that you are living life and loving those girls in between posts? Priceless!! :-)Tampa Bay Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02831348423051153075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-34399721994964803982017-01-10T22:24:42.142-06:002017-01-10T22:24:42.142-06:00Take your time and enjoy those kiddos. It's tr...Take your time and enjoy those kiddos. It's true. They are grown in the blink of an eye. While I love and look forward to your posts, I will also take the time to enjoy my own kiddos and treasure the inspiration that you share whenever you can. �� Tannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04833353568850178188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-63595520229837869342017-01-10T21:23:04.488-06:002017-01-10T21:23:04.488-06:00Bravo! And thank you!Bravo! And thank you!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15927203644345965021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-4011632590933063822017-01-10T20:19:39.629-06:002017-01-10T20:19:39.629-06:00Not posting everyday does keep it real. We spent ...Not posting everyday does keep it real. We spent 10 days over the holidays just being a family and I rarely shared on social media. It was good to enjoy that time. You are correct, those are way more important. tisha @ quiltytherapyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01591639448606412168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-69527025744034988042017-01-10T17:18:55.588-06:002017-01-10T17:18:55.588-06:00I often wonder how many are going to regret the ho...I often wonder how many are going to regret the hours spent at the machine instead of outside blowing bubbles or going to the park, Ive said often there is a reason older gals can spend time sewing, its because they have the time without sacrificing the important things, really hope some see the big picture before its passed them bye :(Sew Surprisinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02899332449052574327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-44620179874514397632017-01-10T15:39:20.291-06:002017-01-10T15:39:20.291-06:00I always love your thoughts and take on things. Yo...I always love your thoughts and take on things. You are a wise woman. I love that song, and SO get the looking through the lens thing. Take time to smell all the roses and if it matters, I love hearing and seeing the mundane too��faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18063300762236807204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-22223024916041898392017-01-10T14:26:48.924-06:002017-01-10T14:26:48.924-06:00Somethings are absolutely more important! Very wel...Somethings are absolutely more important! Very well said xAlyce @ Blossom Heart Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076141669796712501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-23194752578249191932017-01-10T11:54:56.729-06:002017-01-10T11:54:56.729-06:00So well written and will resonate with many includ...So well written and will resonate with many including myself. Enjoy all your beautiful moments on and off social media :). Us reader's aren't going anywhere :)<br />xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14701860849961759725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-45335855187218368292017-01-10T11:48:31.500-06:002017-01-10T11:48:31.500-06:00Thank you so much for this, Heidi. It came at a p...Thank you so much for this, Heidi. It came at a perfect time. I've been feeling bad about blogging so infrequently the past few weeks (months) but what you say is true--life is life. It's not a race. Going a bit longer between posts doesn't make you less worthy to share, nor does it impact the inspiration and excitement for creating that is passed along and marveled in through a post. ❤ Enjoy your girls. I'll love seeing what you create whenever there is something shareable! Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464017894034971101noreply@blogger.com