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Sew Graceful Fab Shop Hop Specials--Palm Sunday--20% off Paris Bebe Fabric

I'm up early and we will be getting ready to attend Palm Sunday mass.  I love getting the palms, but they are a reminder of two contrasting feelings for me.  On Palm Sunday there is joy and we remember the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.  But very quickly everything changes and on Good Friday we remember His crucifixion.  The feel of this time of the liturgical year is so different than Christmas.  Christmas is filled with joy and anticipation.  At Easter, within short periods of time, we feel joy then sorrow, then joy again.  This sharp contrast reminds me of daily life.  How quickly we can be at the top and then the tides turn.  But Easter reminds me that there is always hope and that things can...and will...get better.  Whether socially or financially we have all had those times where we were at the top of the hill (or at least thought we were), only to find ourselves at the bottom looking up.  Easter reminds me that despite the ups and downs...there is always hope.

For the Fab Shop Hop the children's patterns continue to be on sale for one more day.  The Paris Bebe fabric collection is on sale today at 20% off.  So...hop on by.  If you haven't registered for the Fab Shop Hop, it's not too late.  Just click on the Sew Graceful link and then the Fab Shop Hop image on the front page.

Have a most blessed Palm Sunday!

Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Pigling Bland--Now a Fabric Collection!

 

I love Beatrix Potter, but unless you are a real Beatrix Potter fan, you have probably never heard of the Tale of Pigling Bland. First published in 1913, this is the story of poor Aunt Pettitoes who cannot afford to feed all eight of her piglets.  She sends seven of them out into the world. Pigling Bland and his brother Alexander are sent to market to find a job with a farmer.  Alexander misplaces his license and is promptly escorted away by the police.  Pigling Bland finds his brother's license, but in trying to catch up with Alexander and the policeman gets lost in the woods. It is dark so he spends the night in a stranger's chicken coop.  The next morning, the gruff farmer finds Pigling Bland and allows him to stay.  However, Pigling Bland feels uneasy with the farmer.  When Pigling Bland discovers that the farmer is hiding a beautiful black girl pig named Pig-wig, who he intends to turn into bacon and ham, Pigling Bland's fears are confirmed.  The next morning Pig-wig and Pigling Bland escape from the farmer.  The dance over the hills celebrating their freedom!

If you like the tales of Beatrix Potter or are a pig lover, you'll love the new fabric collection by Quilting Treasures.  The Tale of Pigling Bland collection features fabric panels for making a crib quilt or a soft book.  The scenic fabrics are are adorable with images of Pigling Bland, Alexander, and Pig-wig.  With blues, pinks, greens, tans, and golds this is a beautiful coordinated collection in soft colors perfect for child's room, nursery, or a quick baby's gift!  I have received some of the fabrics at Sew Graceful, but am anxiously awaiting the rest to arrive.  As soon as they do, I'll let you know.