Wish 51

This wish is from the Sanders family in Alabama

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. --Confucious

Ous wish for you is that you always take that first step, and that the journeys you take will bring you joy and happiness!

Wish 50-Half way there!

Here's another wish from Canada. I love the red.

"And now here is my secret, a very simple secret:
It is only with the heart that one can see rightly;
what is essential is invisible to the eye."
Antoine de Saint-Exupery
The Little Prince

Wish 49

This wish comes from 8 year old Sequoia in Arizona. Her mom sent the last wish and this one came with it. Thanks Sequoia!

"We do not see things as they are.....we see things as we are." --The Talmund

Wish 48

From the Hepner Family in Arizona

Energy and Persistence conquer all things.
---Benjamin Franklin

Wish 47

This is another wish from Australia.
The wish reads:
May you enjoy continuous good health
May the Star of Happiness, the Star of Wealth, and the Star of Longevity shine on you.
-Chinese Wish

Wish 46

This fabric is simply beautiful. It makes me long for the Koi pond we used to have on our patio. This comes from the Houser family in Canada.

Sometimes on the way to a dream you get lost and find a better one. Happiness is a journey, not a destination. -Author unknown

Wish 45

This fabric is so colorful. It reminds me of jellybeans. I don't know why. It comes from the Minogue family in New Jersey.

We wish you loads of love, plenty of hope, and unexplained peace.

Wish 44

This chopstick fabric is great. It comes from The Gresbach family.

The purpose of life is to live it, to taste it, experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.
-Eleanor Roosevelt

May you live life to the fullest!

Wish 43

This wish comes from Shannon. Very cute ladybug fabric and the yellow is so cheery. Thanks Shannon!

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of thir dreams.
-Eleanor Roosevelt

Wish 42

I LOVE this fabric. The dragonflies are so pretty. It seems like I am really drawn towards the fabrics with black backgrounds. It really makes the print pop out. This comes from The Dudley's.
A joy that is shared is a joy made double.
-English Proverb

Wish 41

This fabric is so bright and cheery. It comes from the Peirce family in Texas
Bless you, dear child, as you turn a new page in your life's journal. May you approach life with an insatiable thirst for knowledge, an endless supply of kindness towards others, and grace to accept what you are given. Remember, you are special, you were chosen, you are blessed. May you also bless those whose lives you touch.

Wish 40

From the Iverson family in Wisconsin.

Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, and dance.
-Oprah Winfrey

May every day bring you something to dance about.

Wish 39

Here's another wish from the Lowe family in Florida.


May your walls know joy; May every room hold laughter and every window open to great opportunity. MaryAnne Radmacher-Hershey

Wish 38

This wish comes all the way from Australia. The Hello Kitties are so cute.

Wish 37

The colors in this fabric is so bright and the little girls are so so cute. I love this fabric. I think I might like to purchase some and make some other things with it. This comes from Jill and Mike in New York

"It matters not what road wwe take but rather what we become on the journey."
Chinese fortune cookie

May your journey be filled with happiness.

Wish 36

This wish comes from the Perry family. They live only about an hour from us. Maybe we'll meet them someday. The watering cans and ladybugs are adorable!

Dear Little One,
In your life, we hope you always have faith.
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see".
-Hebrews 11:1

Wish 35

This square comes from my sister. She hasn't given me her wish to go with it yet. I like the bold colors of this fabric. I'm not sure what the characters say. Maybe I'll try to find out.

Wish 34

I like the mint green of this fabric(one of the colors we're using in Sophie's room). I also like the hearts. I love hearts. I think because I got married on Valentine's Day. This wish comes from the Powers family in Illinois.

Our family is like a patchwork quilt
With kindness gently sewn
Each piece an original
With beauty all its own
With threads of warmth and happiness
It's lightly stitched together
To last in love throughout the years
Our family is forever

Wish 33

I love the Turquoise in this wonderful Asian fabric. Like the other fabric with Pagodas on it, this fabric also has gold outlining all of the flowers. So pretty! This comes from the Hubbs family in New York.

To enjoy a grander sight,
climb to a grander height.

Know that you are loved
completely and unconditionally.
You can be anything you
choose to be, just think &
believe with all of your heart.

Wish 32

This fabric has Kangaroos and comes from Australia! I love it!

Our wish for you is to grow up
strong, may your heart be filled
with love and happiness.
Always believe in yourself and never give up.

Wish 31

This square comes from Kathy and Joel. I love how the fabric shows where it is from. The wish included the following story titled "The Starfish"


One day a man was walking along the seashore. He noticed that during the night many seashells and starfish had washed upon the beach. Thoroughly enjoying the morning sun and cool sea air, the man walked for miles.

As he strolled along, he noticed a small figure dancing in the distance. It made him chuckle to think of someone celebrating life in such an uninhibited way. As he drew closer, however, it became apparent that the figure was not dancing. Instead, she seemed to be repeatedly performing some ritual.

He drew nearer still and noticed that the small figure was a child. She was methodically picking up starfish and tossing them into the surf. He paused for a moment, puzzled, then asked, "Why are you throwing these starfish?"

"It's high tide," she replied, "If I leave them on the beach, the sun will soon dry them and they will die. I am throwing them into the ocean so they can live." The man considered her actions, impressed with the child's thoughtfulness. Then he motioned up and down the miles of the beach. "There must be thousands of starfish along here," he said, "you cannot possibly make a difference."

The young girl stopped. Her face darkened. She chewed thoughtfully on her lower lip, "You're probably right," she said softly. She looked down at the sand. Then she leaned over, carefully picked up another starfish, pulled back and arched it gently into the sea.

With a tone of gentle defiance, she said, "But I made a difference for that one."

At the bottom it said "Never underestimate the difference you can make in our world."

Beautiful. Thanks Kathy!

Wish 30

Another one from the second swap I joined. This one from the Kasper family, in Minnesota.
There is a short story(which I am too lazy to type right now), and the following wish:
Our wish is for you to enjoy your journey in life.

Wish 29

This wish is from the Sweeney Family, also from the second quilt swap. This fabric is so beautiful. The photo doesn't do it justice. The Pagodas are all outlined in gold

Wish 28

This wish comes from the Lozoratis Family. They are in the second quilt swap that I joined recently. I love the bumblebees flying around.

Wish 27

This wish comes from Julie and Tess in Minnesota. Tess is so adorable. I love the children on the fabric. So cute! Thanks Julie!

Wish 26

This wish is from the Silver's family. This is the second square and wish I have recieved from them, as we are DTC the same month and we both joined two of the same quilt swaps. I love this material. Thanks Brandi!

Wish 25

This wish is from my dear friend Pirjo. We met ten years ago, when I was teaching at her son's preschool. He is thirteen now! She helped me through a very hard time in my life(the death of my Mother), and we have stayed in contact ever since. She sent two fabrics. The first one is from a dress her sister made for her daughters while they were attending the preschool I taught at. The second one is from Finland, her home country. These fabrics are so special and I am so glad they will be a part of Sophie's Quilt!

Wish 24

This beautiful wish comes from Connie at Somewhere in China... The fabric is also very cheery, and I love the dragonflies. Thanks Connie!

The wish says:
A bird does not sing because it always has
an answer.
It sings because it has a song.
-Chinese Proverb

Wish 23

Aren't these sock monkeys cute? This is an individual swap that I did with Cyndi and Dean James, who are in the Oct. DTC group. They are awaiting Alicyn Shea. Isn't that a pretty name? Thanks Cyndi!

"Always remember, Pooh, you're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think". -Christopher Robin

We wish for you a live filled with love and happiness!

Wish 22

I love the retro feel of this fabric. I also love the song that is written on the wish. This comes from the Valerie in Florida, from the Oct. DTC Yahoo group.

Wish
I hope you never lose your sense of wonder
You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger
May you never take one single breath for granted
God forbid love ever leave you empty handed
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean
Whenever opne door closes, I hope one more opens
Promise me you'll give fate a fighting chance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance!

Lyrics by: Tia Sellers and Mark Sanders

Wish 21

These Koi fish are so pretty, and I love the blue background. This fabric comes from the Perry family, Oct. DTC group






Wish
Dance like there's nobody watching
Love like you'll never get hurt
Sing like there's nobody listening
Live like it's heaven on earth
And speak from the heart to be heard.
-William Purkey

Wish 20

This cute wish is from Dolores and Shawn, from Ontario, Canada, another member of the Oct. DTC group. I love the little girl holding the lantern. So cute!





Wish

Life is not measured by the
number of breaths that we take,
but by the moments that take our breath away.

Wish 19

I love this fabric. It is very whimsical. It comes from Laura Bowen and Kurt Pivko in North Carolina, also members of the Oct. DTC group.






The Wish reads:
The bond that links your true family is not one of blood,
but of respect and joy in each other's life.
Richard Bach

Wish 18

This wish comes from Jonni over at Journey to Sofia. Thanks Jonni!