It was my Birthday on Friday, and my kids and husband had some special plans, which could happen over the next few days. So, I would get to be with each of them.
I asked if I could drive up to be with my mother for my Birthday, and drive back on Saturday. They all agreed it was a good thing to do. I love the drive there.Driving along, listening to Christmas music I was thinking about what I might design for this week's fabric theme on Spoonflower.
Going up to Vermont to see my mom, I stopped on the way at a shop to buy her some ribbon candy.
As I walked towards the shop, I heard a familiar sound. The sound of a ringing bell, and I saw a woman standing alongside a collection stand.
As I got closer to put some money into the red bucket, I asked if the woman was cold. She said "Yes, it is cold tonight, but I do this every year. You see, this charity helped me and my children when they were younger. When I get home, I feel warm because my heart is warm".
I got my mom some ribbon candy and got back into the car. As I drove away, I knew just what to design for next week's theme.This fabric is called A Bell for Giving. The little girl represents the childlike heart of giving I saw in that woman's spirit. I have designed a few fabric designs to coordinate with this one. The collection is called The Gift of Giving.
The wonderful season of Christmas rings in the spirit of giving. A lovely reason to listen to the Carol of Bells.
Happy Birthday sweet Karen! It sounds like you got some birthday wishes this weekend and I am so happy your spent time with your family. The design brings out the spirit of giving! Hugs! ♥
A lovely post...
Belated Happy Birthday wishes! Enjoy the special plans!
"The days are short, the weather's cold,
By tavern fires tales are told."
~~New England Almanac, Dec. 1704
What a wonderful theme for your fabric! I always stop and put money in each red bucket I see.
Karen, your design is perfect and the inspiration made my heart full, too.
I hope your birthday celebrations were wonderful. You deserve all of the best.♥
This is just me, but I always think birthdays should be spent with the two most involved. =) So glad that you enjoyed your birthday with your mother! I love Stowe, too. I so want to go sometime when there is snow on the ground.
Wonderful graphics, Karen. I keep all my change in my big pocket so I can easily reach in when going by the bell ringers. Saints they are. I should buy them a coffee now that I'm thinking of it. If they didn't drink it, they could warm their fingers around the cup.
I'm so glad that you had a wonderful birthday. You very much deserved it! Happy Birthday dear friend!
Karen, this is a great design!!!!!! Isn't it wonderful how we can get inspiration for designing from ANYWHERE, ANYTIME?
LOVELY! Anita
Happy belated birthday, dear Karen! It sounds like you had a wonderful time. I, too, would love to see Stowe in the winter, although I'm not sure I could last through an entire winter! Lol. And what a perfect fabric for the season of giving! xoxo
How did I miss this post? Many Happy Birthday Wishes to You! This post and the one about your Mother and the food bank ... the true spirit of the holidays. Happy Happy and a Merry Merry to You!
happy (much belated) birthday my friend! I'm sure your mom was thrilled to spend the day with you. I hope your family plans were lovely and that you celebrated the blessings of the years of your life:>)
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