tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post7709983031657699801..comments2024-03-28T12:52:28.406-06:00Comments on Dining Room Empire: ReflectionsCheryl Arkisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552721454371060936noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-28583531352036388382012-07-07T09:22:08.191-06:002012-07-07T09:22:08.191-06:00I just wanted to say thank you for this post! I a...I just wanted to say thank you for this post! I am new to blogging but not to being creative, So much of my life seems to be the same as yours. I have always been creative and a quilter for the last 10 years or so. Before that it was sewing doll clother and cross stitch. I too went to j-school to satisfy that creativity in the real world to no avail. Since the birth of my son (who also goes every where so I can nurse him) I too have accepted that being creative is who I am and not just a hobby. Thanks for reaffirming what I have been thinking - I think I feel a blog post coming on. Be blessed!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17082294760695450125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-23635715891904058232012-06-10T11:41:59.973-06:002012-06-10T11:41:59.973-06:00What a beautiful post. Thank you so much for shar...What a beautiful post. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.<br />It really struck a chord with me. I am a fairly new sewista - tied in with the birth of my second child.<br />I feel more ME now I have my family and hobby than ever before.<br />xxxxLiz DandeliondDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10013821181763034010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-81591269017081198522012-05-30T10:19:05.750-06:002012-05-30T10:19:05.750-06:00What a beautiful post...I am writing this with tea...What a beautiful post...I am writing this with tears in my eyes. You certainly touched a nerve with this fellow quilter! I am a Mom, I am a Grandmom, I am a quilter!Sharon Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12766854401505962681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-7054819490403326342012-05-29T18:13:12.798-06:002012-05-29T18:13:12.798-06:00Aww - that is so Cheryl - love it! I especially ...Aww - that is so Cheryl - love it! I especially like the orange pillow with Mog on it - heehee. Of course the picture on the slide is awesome!<br /><br />Hope your birthday was spectacular! Love you!<br />AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-32338045325728290272012-05-25T14:51:33.198-06:002012-05-25T14:51:33.198-06:00Lovely post and adorable kiddos all three. Happy B...Lovely post and adorable kiddos all three. Happy Birthday.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10091568315821485891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-91405261072113908112012-05-25T13:55:00.595-06:002012-05-25T13:55:00.595-06:00I'm SOOO happy I was able to meet you. This is...I'm SOOO happy I was able to meet you. This is a wonderful post. And Nikolai is too adorable!Live a Colorful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06258513987513144582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-5034967529634607452012-05-25T05:45:50.296-06:002012-05-25T05:45:50.296-06:00So lovely! Happy Birthday to you and yours!So lovely! Happy Birthday to you and yours!Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667839771293940607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-31555572487029513202012-05-25T00:30:37.207-06:002012-05-25T00:30:37.207-06:00Awww, I loved this! Hope you had a great birthday...Awww, I loved this! Hope you had a great birthday!Fareenhttp://www.foodmamma.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-49222054103431938782012-05-24T23:51:40.507-06:002012-05-24T23:51:40.507-06:00That's such a lovely post & made me quite ...That's such a lovely post & made me quite teary. I identified with lots of what you've said even though I'm fairly new to quilting. Happy birthday & thanks for sharing. I've loved your blog since I found it & have your book on my birthday wishlist.Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13809825805007414863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-77320084477944266742012-05-24T22:31:42.965-06:002012-05-24T22:31:42.965-06:00Beautiful post. Sounds like Market was a blast - ...Beautiful post. Sounds like Market was a blast - I keep seeing happy faces of people I read all over the place. I love that it was a place you were comfortable going with a baby. Kinda sums up quilting. You are so totally right.CitricSugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580076318545974487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-53952243824152235782012-05-24T12:51:08.884-06:002012-05-24T12:51:08.884-06:00what a great post, Cheryl. it was lovely to read y...what a great post, Cheryl. it was lovely to read your reflections. and i love that first photo of you and Nikolai.Amanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-13476457777992776212012-05-24T11:30:20.308-06:002012-05-24T11:30:20.308-06:00Wonderful post. It filled my heart right up! So gl...Wonderful post. It filled my heart right up! So glad to know you, Cheryl. I often (prob too often) reflect upon pivotal moments and turning points that led me to here.... interesting and powerful at times. Hope your reflections keep you going for a looooong time! xoJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03666955907714122728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-30224806645787493182012-05-24T10:53:03.189-06:002012-05-24T10:53:03.189-06:00Happy birthday, and congratulations on articulatin...Happy birthday, and congratulations on articulating so clearly a personal mission statement if you will.Nicolenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-24812532888892219082012-05-24T08:19:25.452-06:002012-05-24T08:19:25.452-06:00First off... Happy Birthday!! Yup Amanda Jean gave...First off... Happy Birthday!! Yup Amanda Jean gave you up!! LOL Second I am sorry to say I also suffered from crimped hair! What were we thinking!! LOL You have a lot to be proud of! Your family is beautiful and your quilting a close second ;)!!Josie McRaziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16920829397288239105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-64635240175383207012012-05-24T08:01:49.244-06:002012-05-24T08:01:49.244-06:00What a wonderful post, I'm welling up. Sounds ...What a wonderful post, I'm welling up. Sounds like you are now very comfortable with who you are and what you do - keep on doing it, everything you have produced is gorgeous (children and quilts)!!<br />Tina xxTina Shorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08669614683805887204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-84505214800882182482012-05-23T23:49:03.552-06:002012-05-23T23:49:03.552-06:00Great post Cheryl,I can relate in many ways. My cr...Great post Cheryl,I can relate in many ways. My creativity was my saving grace during my child rearing years.MariQuiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07024634370648175612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-79302703962096091642012-05-23T23:20:27.121-06:002012-05-23T23:20:27.121-06:00Lovely post Cheryl. Congrats on being both and doi...Lovely post Cheryl. Congrats on being both and doing both well : )Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927477648248371423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-48864196060831464342012-05-23T19:53:50.147-06:002012-05-23T19:53:50.147-06:00food for thought - how and why and what we create....food for thought - how and why and what we create. i didn't start sewing (again) until i was a mother either. i never felt artistic before... <br /><br />happy, happy birthday to you this day!beth https://www.blogger.com/profile/02782749074922119961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-28802929986654217702012-05-23T17:54:09.893-06:002012-05-23T17:54:09.893-06:00That is beautiful and I get it. Being a mother ga...That is beautiful and I get it. Being a mother gave me the freedom to "indulge" in quilting and I discovered out of all the things I've tried, I express myself best through quilting and mothering. I love it.Ronnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00571610837572022333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-37160293512737411342012-05-23T17:28:27.291-06:002012-05-23T17:28:27.291-06:00Beautiful words. Beautiful family. What a gift - t...Beautiful words. Beautiful family. What a gift - to be your true self and share that self with the people you love. Thanks for your generosity in sharing with all of us as well.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01532527188158438338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-37018076663151936842012-05-23T17:26:25.842-06:002012-05-23T17:26:25.842-06:00I really enjoy reading your blogs Cheryl. Happy ...I really enjoy reading your blogs Cheryl. Happy Birthday & thanks for sharing with us, your creativity. (writen & sewn)roxihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00810305319644193879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-48432675445756274022012-05-23T16:33:55.729-06:002012-05-23T16:33:55.729-06:00I get what you are saying. You a a quick study. ...I get what you are saying. You a a quick study. Took me much longer and I'm still getting it all together.ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-40388386137426811782012-05-23T16:33:37.127-06:002012-05-23T16:33:37.127-06:00Forgot to say - Happy Birthday!Forgot to say - Happy Birthday!Esch House Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095448847070091632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-23991270132005965582012-05-23T16:33:10.335-06:002012-05-23T16:33:10.335-06:00I hadn't thought of the parallels before, but ...I hadn't thought of the parallels before, but you're right. Being a mom and being a quilter are not what I do - they are both who I am.Esch House Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095448847070091632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593114644785141187.post-14231040184555246642012-05-23T16:16:46.581-06:002012-05-23T16:16:46.581-06:00oh, a lovely post. And a very happy birthday to...oh, a lovely post. And a very happy birthday to you!<br /><br />Karen S in EdmontonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com