Sharing the Love

OK, I'll admit, I almost forgot: I am doing that pay-it-forward exchange thingie. I was the fourth to comment on Sarah's post, but since one of the people before me didn't have a blog, I was the "alternate," if you will.

So the deal is, I will send a handmade something to the first three of you to comment on this post and who commit to do the same from your own site. Here's the explanation, which I'm quoting from Sarah, who is quoting it from Anne-Marie, who might also be quoting it from someone... "I will send a handmade gift to the first 3 people who leave a comment on my blog requesting to join this Pay It Forward exchange. I don’t know what that gift will be yet and you may not receive it tomorrow or next week, but you will receive it within 365 days, that is my promise! The only thing you have to do in return is pay it forward by making the same promise on your blog." So, be quick! And you'll get a little something from me. Sometime. ;)

Suddenly it seems like I have a lot of creating on my horizon ... goodies for three of you, a swap with a certain friend, dolls that some of you have commissioned from me (really? I'm still pinching myself), Halloween costumes, a sweater for Elisabeth, a hat for my husband, and various and sundry holiday gifts. Oh, and in between all of that, a bit of this:

Wow! How does a person fill up her plate so quickly? Not that I'm complaining. These are the things that feed me. And a lot of it is made possible by all of you. Thank you, thank you. For your support and great kindness. I'm getting all sappy about blogging now, so I better stop.

You'll have to excuse these photos. I was spending way too much time messing around with action shots for this post.

PS: If you haven't yet, check out Alicia's shop which opened today. Beautiful, beautiful things!

Comments

[Sebrina]

Ok, I will bite. I love these little exchanges and I love getting mail :)

[emily]

oh, me! yes, i'd love to pay it forward!

[Dallas]

If one of the slots is still free, I'd love to be a recipient. The crafts you post look so unique and well made.

[Amy / Girl's Life]

Oh darn. I just missed the cut. Well, anyway - it's still fun to see all the great things you create and read your inspiring words!

[Alicia A.]

Thank you for the mention, my friend.

You are a blessing to me. :)

[kim]

You deserve all the good stuff darling!
kisses

[molly]

that wool in your hands looks beautiful!! the pay it forward idea is wonderful...

[molly]

oh, and tell me more about your commissioned dolls...I'd love to know about them, what you charge, etc. christmas is coming!

[patience]

I am so happy for you. Especially about the commissions. You really truly deserve it.

[cloth.paper.string]

yay for the commissions, grace. this is very very exciting for you and the wee ones that will get to love your beautiful dolls!

fun to see that you're creating another branch on the pay it forward tree -- i decided to include the non-blog person too so i'm making for four -- but i now know that this tree will grow on to quilting ladies that don't do the internet thing.

[ilse]

Hi Grace.
ooh what a great idea " pay it forward".

Too bad i missed it. Well it was probable nighttime here in belgium when you posted it,so i was sleeping. :(

maybe I'll start this lovely idea for the dutch readers.
enjoy the creating.

[Lina]

Congratulations on the commissions Grace, so exciting for you. I love the pay it forward sentiment, makes the world feel a little smaller!

[Nicole]

Yay for the commissions! ;)

[Qalballah]

Oh missed out :(

You know when I said I wanted more Bernina shots? Uh, I meant in focus dude lol ;-)

[Melissa!]

I love the action-sewing shots!

[Laura]

Hi

I happened upon your site serendipidously & just love it.

Laura

[Jennifer]

I love the idea of Pay it Forward!

I have a Random Act of Kindness carnival over at my blog every Monday. Its great to see what people are doing around the blogishere! I wish I had been one of your top three :-)

Can't wait to come back and visit your blog.