Sunday, May 11, 2014

NEW HATS--OLD FRIENDS

I'm sure it was at least ten years ago, I bought this panel. Since then it's been ageing (like me) in a drawer. I've thought about it from time to time. My intention was to make something for my sister when she turned 50. Then I thought no, maybe a friend when she had HER big one.  Now that I can say I'm in to my fifties, I just may have to make it for myself.


Oh. My. Word.




I know someone who is probably howling right now.  Hi Karen!

The panel is called "New Hats- Old Friends" by Sandy Gervais. Do you think if we bug her enough she might come out with another one???


I think I should make this up to remind myself about the humorous side of getting older.  As my mother says.........."This getting old thing aint for sissies"!

Happy Mothers Day       : )


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14 comments:

  1. Kathy @ Kwilty PleasuresMay 11, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    Aged to perfection...and happy to say sew!

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  2. cockney blondeMay 11, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    OMG that is so funny. Just love it. Recently saw a 'cartoon' on facebook which says something like 'the reason I'm this big is because God liked me so much he made more of me'. Sums me up at the moment, x

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  3. Dawn HughesMay 11, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    I have this same fabric, and was going to make it for a older friend too, but now that I am in my 60's, I think I should make it for myself too. I continue to laugh at myself, and remind myself It's Okay! Enjoy your day, and thanks for the laugh!

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  4. AnonymousMay 11, 2014 at 5:57 PM

    Oh my word. I just found this fabric last week. I purchased this 10 years ago. I too need to make something. I recently purchased an accuquilt Go, so I think I will make a brick quilt and scatter these squares in to make table runners for my aunt and cousins!

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  5. CarlaMay 11, 2014 at 6:35 PM

    I was one of the ones howling! Great Mother's Day post, Carla. Hope your day was blessed!

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  6. 2 Good ClaymatesMay 11, 2014 at 6:47 PM

    What a fun gift for yourself. It is pretty funny. Can't wait to see what you do with it!

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  7. mleMay 11, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    How funny! Happy mother's day to you!

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  8. Granny Maud's GirlMay 11, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    Yes! That's exactly why I wear glasses and hang on to my cellulite. :)

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  9. Celtic ThistleMay 12, 2014 at 12:09 AM

    I do like the bubble wrap thinking if only losing weight was as simple as popping bubble wrap though :( Hope you think of a use for your panel Carla, it deserves to be out in the daylight raising a smile :)

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  10. MarieMay 12, 2014 at 6:53 AM

    Just keep that smile on your face and fool everyone, Carla, that's what I do!

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  11. KarenMay 12, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    Simply awesome...and even better are the comments that follow. I agree...life would be simpler if loosing weight just meant popping the bubble wrap...sigh!

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  12. UnknownMay 12, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    Your mom is a very wise women. Thanks for bringing a smile to my face.

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  13. dutchcomfortMay 13, 2014 at 2:26 AM

    That’s one hilarious panel Carla!
    I loved being in my 50’s, they meant nothing yet...

    Now I’m in my (early) 60’s (the new 505’s) and feels so different.
    I always remember the Garfield phrase ‘I’m not overweight, I’m undertall’!

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  14. dutchcomfortMay 13, 2014 at 2:27 AM

    Well, you see, that’s one of the downsides of being in my 60’s, I can’t even spell 50’s in the right way!

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