Monday, April 17, 2017

The Simple Things

Isn't it interesting how the simple things can make us happy? Even though I *need* them for work, when stitching/sewing/quilting/crafting supplies arrive, I am giddy! It is a blessing to have a studio filled with the best materials and tools for the job - sometimes, I have to pinch myself to make sure this is not a dream...I really get to be creative and artistic on a daily basis. So, when my work supplies arrive I am always excited (maybe a little too excited)...for example - the colorful cotton threads seen to the right - I always look forward to replenishing fibers for hand or machine sewing...I mean, just look at that rainbow...

...and zippers - not too many people would get excited over a package of zippers...but when a box of 200 colorful zippers lands in my mailbox, I am over-the-moon! Yep, it is like I won the lottery when zippers arrive...


...and fabrics...who doesn't love new fabrics...fat quarters, charm packs, yardage, jelly rolls, you name it...linens for cross stitching or cotton prints for quilting...any and all fabrics make my heart happy!





Notions and storage solutions are another instant smile. Who else gets excited about needles?? - a new package or container of needles arrives (for hand or machine) and there's a BIG smile...and what about new scissors or tools - they are "happy dance" worthy! New tins, bins, boxes, or adorable storage solutions and I am in heaven...



Oh, and new dies for my cutting machines...I can't wait to get them out of the packaging and try them out for the first time! New patterns, charts, books, and magazines too - I can't wait to look through every single page...



I found myself wondering this morning if other professions would get employees as cheerful as I am while I am working...hmmmm... I think it would be incredible to be a librarian - every new book that arrived would be intriguing...or a chef - new groceries in stock and I would want to immediately create a new specialty dish...or, working in a plant nursery - that would do it too! Does your job make your heart skip a beat? - if so, I would love to hear about it...

No matter what you are doing today, I hope the simple things bring you joy!!
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9 comments:

  1. Robin in VirginiaApril 17, 2017 at 1:29 PM

    Oh Belinda, I am "hear" the excitement through your post. I look forward to seeing what you create with some of your new goodies. I loved scouring the internet looking for exciting/different/fun activities and materials to bring into my classroom. Nothing made my heart happier as seeing the light bulb moment for my students! Enjoy your day!

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  2. MouseApril 17, 2017 at 5:04 PM

    I am with you all the way .. there is something about stoking fabric or fondling threads of all types .... and then there are the accessories *sigh ... this is why I love to go to the shows :) love mouse xxxxxx

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  3. gracieApril 17, 2017 at 8:35 PM

    What a special colorful post! Happy sounds from your studio today.

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  4. gracieApril 17, 2017 at 8:35 PM

    What a special colorful post! Happy sounds from your studio today.

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  5. Kay BrileyApril 18, 2017 at 5:48 AM

    I love to see and hear ( the excitement I can almost hear in your voice) someone else get so excited about supplies. I get the same way everything a new pkg. arrives.

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  6. Kelli DaleApril 18, 2017 at 2:46 PM

    I love your excitement. I feel the same way shopping for new items of fabrics and stuff to create all my crafts I sell.

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  7. woolwomanApril 18, 2017 at 3:18 PM

    fun post Belinda - we all love "mail", well I'm an IT Director - not much excites me except when things stay quiet and nothing runs off the track on the network. A completed project makes me pretty happy I must say. mel

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  8. Connie Kresin CampbellApril 18, 2017 at 9:12 PM

    Looks like you have plenty of new goodies to keep you busy Belinda! How fun!

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  9. cuckiApril 19, 2017 at 9:42 AM

    wow such fun post..my heart is happy and smiling.
    sending you love x

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