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There is no way around the contradictions and dangers inherent in Israel's decision to free over 1,000 prisoners in order to liberate Gilad Shalit. The only effect of a hard try to square the circle and make every contradiction disappear is a bad headache.
This is because objection and complaint is in its way correct. Yes, this is a victory for Hamas, in that it demonstrates to Palestinians that Hamas is able to free their prisoners when Fatah and the PLO are not. Yes, this gives Hamas an incentive to kidnap another soldier and get back more terrorists in exchange for him. Yes, this is a danger to all Israelis because past recidivism rates among freed terrorists have been very high. Yes, the deal is extremely painful for survivors of Israelis killed by some of the Palestinian terrorists who will now enjoy freedom.
So why do the vast majority of Israelis support the decision? It is not that they, or the Israeli government, overlooked any of these issues. There was an open public debate. On some issues, such as the increased danger of more terrorism, there were powerful counterarguments raised: The head of Israel's FBI equivalent, the Shin Bet, said this week that "there are 20,000 Ezzedine al-Qassam Error on the Hamas military organization fighters in Gaza, another 200 terrorists joining them won't make all the difference."
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not gloss over nor did he deny the difficulty of this thousand-to-one swap. At the opening of the special cabinet meeting called to consider the issue, he said this:
"There is an inbuilt tension between the desire to bring back an abducted soldier, or citizen, and the need to maintain the security of the citizens of Israel. This is my dual responsibility as prime minister.
"The deal I am bringing to the government expresses the right balance between all of these considerations. I do not wish to hide the truth from you—it is a very difficult decision. I feel for the families of victims of terror, I appreciate their suffering and distress, I am one of them. But leadership must be examined at moments such as this, being able to make difficult, but right, decisions.
"I believe that we have reached the best deal we could have at this time, when storms are sweeping the Middle East. I do not know if in the near future we would have been able to reach a better deal or any deal at all. It is very possible that this window of opportunity, that opened because of the circumstances, would close indefinitely and we would never have been able to bring Gilad home at all."
Those who wish to be a bit cynical can point to the very effective, indeed professionally run, public relations campaign on behalf of the Shalit family. But no such campaign would have worked unless at bottom Israelis believed the argument that lay behind Netanyahu's defense of his decision: There was indeed an unbreakable obligation to bring Shalit home. Here one must acknowledge that Israel is simply different from the United States. Its Jewish population is but 5 million, less than two percent of the total U.S. population. The United States is physically more than 450 times as large as Israel. And Israel, unlike the United States, has a conscript army consisting of young people like Gilad Shalit, and military service is nearly universal. For the great majority of Israelis, then, the soldiers are their children—or at least their neighbors' or cousins' children—and they must be brought home.
From the early days of the state there has been a policy of doing everything possible through military action or covert operations to rescue captives, and when that is impossible to trade for them—but always to recover them. Israel has even traded for the bodies of soldiers who were killed in action. This is the product of the compact between the citizen army and the society: we protect you and you protect us. And this is one of the reasons Israelis always reject efforts, like the Goldstone Report, to punish soldiers for their actions in combat: Again, they are protecting the Jewish state and in turn it will protect them, in the Goldstone case from unjust accusations emanating from the United Nations.
Finally, this policy has deep roots in Jewish history: The ransoming of captives has been practiced by Jews for many centuries and has been regarded as a greater obligation than charity for the poor. It is explicit that even precious religious articles can be sold to obtain funds for gaining the retrieval of captives.
The same religious tradition holds that it is wrong to "overpay" for captives lest kidnappers and enemies be given a greater incentive to take prisoners. So whether in ancient or medieval times or today's state of Israel, the dilemmas cannot be escaped. The dangers and contradictions exist, but, unlike us, Israelis cannot just debate them: they must make decisions. And so they have. Their policy is not ours, as their situation is not ours. But those who think the determination to free Gilad Shalit wrong have at least as heavy a burden—and in humanitarian terms a greater one—to bear than those who believe Israel's government made the right decision.
This article appears in full on CFR.org by permission of its original publisher. It was originally available here.


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Constable depicted this subject many times. In his 1813 sketchbook he made three drawings of the cottage – one from the same point of view, and two from the opposite direction. Two years later, around 1815, he made this drawing in a sketchbook that was subsequently broken up. And he made two paintings of the scene, including A cottage in a cornfield c.1816–17 .
He wrote to Maria Bicknell on 27 August 1815: 'I live almost wholly in the feilds and see nobody but the harvest men. The weather has been uncommonly fine though we have had some very high winds that have disconcerted the foliage a great deal' (Beckett II, p. 149).
Leslie Parris and Ian Fleming-Williams observed that 1815 was a year of good weather andabundant corn harvests, which may also have influenced Constable's choice of subject (Tate 1991, p. 421)

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While most of my quilts I piece on the machine, I always have one or two quilts going that I piece and quilt entirely by hand. We travel a lot with our 5th wheel camper and I can sew while riding in the truck, or sitting outside at the campground. I have found the I love the process of hand sewing because of the accuracy and the calming effect of it. I still usually have a sewing machine in the camper also, depending on what I am working on at the time, but always have my hand sewing project also.
I believe that with hand piecing, it is not nearly as necessary to press each seam as you go, because of the control you have over each seam.
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Watch: Angel Pagan hits first inside-the-park walk-off since 2004
The Giants trailed the Rockies 4-0 in the sixth inning on Saturday afternoon, battled back to force extra innings, then watched closer Sergio Romo give up a leadoff home run to Troy Tulowitzki in the top of the 10th.
With his team trailing 5-4, shorstop Brandon Crawford drew a five-pitch walk from Rockies' closer Rafael Betancourt to open the bottom of the 10th and was bunted into scoring position by Guillermo Quiroz, pinch-hitting for Romo. That brought up Angel Pagan, who only needed a single to keep the Giants alive in the game. Instead, after fouling off Betancourt's first pitch, he did this:
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That was the first walk-off inside-the-park home run since 2004, when Rey Sanchez of the Devil Rays hit one, also in the bottom of the 10th inning, also against the Rockies, albeit in a tie game. Here's that one:
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Most inside-the-park home runs are actually the result of fielding errors, and Sanchez's fit that bill. With one out and the bases empty in a tie game, Rockies' rightfielder Jeromy Burnitz attempted an ill-advised catch, missed the ball, then fell down trying to retrieve it. Sanchez's hit probably should have been a single (Burnitz should have fielded it on a hop) and a three-base error.
Pagan's however, was a legitimate home run. Rightfielder Michael Cuddyer may have gotten a bit to close to the wall, but he was attempting to play the carom when the ball came down only to be victimized by a very high hop. Centerfielder Dexter Fowler backed him up well, got the ball in quickly, hit the cutoff man, and cut-off man DJ LeMahieu's throw to the plate was strong and accurate.
Pagan circled the bases safely because he hit the ball to the deepest part of the ballpark, known as triples alley (there used to be a sign right next to where Pagan's ball hit), with a ton of hang time, particularly if you include that high carom. Playing in his home ballpark and likely knowing he had a chance at a triple, he was busting it out of the box. That high carom and the green light from third-base coach Tim Flannery was all he needed to take the extra base, and it was still a close play at the plate.
In addition to being the first inside-the-park walk-off in nine seasons, Pagan's home run was also just the third walk-off home run this season hit by a player whose team was trailing at the moment of contact. Evan Longoria hit the first with the Rays down 7-6 in the bottom of the ninth on May 11, and the Indians' Yan Gomes hit the second with his team trailing 8-7 in the bottom of the tenth this past Monday. For more on inside-the-park walk-off home runs, check out this list from Baseball-Reference.com (hat-tip @GiantsNirvana), but note that it only covers back to 1945 and is missing the greatest inside-the-park walkoff in major-league history. That came on July 25, 1956, when, trailing 8-5, the Pirates loaded the bases in the bottom of the ninth against the Cubs' Turk Lown. Chicago manager Stan Hack then swapped out Lown to have future author Jim Brosnan face 21-year-old second-year rightfielder Roberto Clemente, who greeted Brosnan with the only inside-the-park walk-off grand slam in major-league history, and the Pirates needed all four runs for the win. Sadly, no video of that one exists.


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Ruth H. Livingston, Ph.D. received her Ph.D. at Columbia University and holds a certificate in psychoanalysis from the William Alanson White Institute, as well as a certificate in Bioethics and Medical Humanities from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Yeshiva University. She maintains a private practice with a specialty in treating the medically ill in interpersonal/relational psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. Dr. Livingston is also a clinical supervisor at Columbia University Teachers College, the City University of New York, and the William Alanson White Institute.
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In addition to her private practice, Dr. Livingston is a newly appointed Editor-in-Chief of Contemporary Psychoanalysis, and Founder and Director of LIVING WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS, a study group and referral service affiliated with the White Institute. She has been published in professional journals: Contemporary Psychoanalysis, Religion and Health, and Psychotherapy, as well as in the popular press: The New York Times, Psychology Today/Psychoanalysis 3.0 blog, and Psych Matters, the blog of the New York State Psychological Association. Dr. Livingston writes and lectures on the subject of psychoanalytic treatment for those with acute and chronic medical conditions.
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Most of you know John from his famous Internet site called "John Hawks Weblog: Paleoanthropology, Genetics and Evolution." John is an associate professor of Anthropology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, which is one of the better known and respected for this sort of research.
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Tupelo in March will host a craft beer festival with samples of at least 60 different beers.Tupelo Craft Beer Festival logo
The Tupelo Craft Beer Festival is slated for March 2 in Veterans Park.
Matt Leff of Nashville-based Rhizome Productions is putting on the event. We chatted with him today to find out more.
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FMB will open in the former BancorpSouth branch on West Main Street, across from the Link Centre.
Haynes said the bank branch should open Feb. 1, with a staff of six.
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These two landscapes, which are of identical size, technique and style, were conceived right from the start as companion works. They belong to the mature phase of Marco Ricci's work, when his predilection for experimenting new pictorial techniques led him to prefer tempera, either with oil — as in this case — or alone and, rather than traditional canvas, using kidskin or even parchment as the support.
The exceptional breadth and openness of the landscape, despite the small size of the paintings, is typical of Marco's work: these were scenes taken "from life" in the Veneto countryside, with little towns and humble villages on the hilltops, with little waterways and lakes. As in other, similar works, the background consists of bluish views of the foothills of the Alps receding into the distance.
The late date of the works and the particular technique used by the painter are confirmed by a stylistic comparison with other works by Marco made after he returned from his long stay in England. For example, the imposing rock reflected in the lake in the first landscape recalls a very similar scene in the Countryside Views which were once in the Francesca Nicolis collection in Belluno, while the herds in the distance, in the same painting, reappear in a similar manner in many other works of this period, such as in the tempera on kidskin Landscape with Washerwomen and Straw Hut in a private collection in England. The typically elongated figures, built up with the tip of the brush, with bright touches where they are lit up by the sunlight, also belong the mature period of Ricci's work.
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The transition from high school to college can be as scary as it is exciting.
Plunged into the socially and academically fast-paced environment of a university, the house of their parents is not the only home that may get left behind. In the unfamiliar location of their university, many college students struggle to find a church home.
However, the campuses of Mississippi State University and the University of Mississippi offer chapels for their students and faculty that are central to their campus' landscape and history. In the ebb and flow of bustling collegiate activity, a calm eddy may be found in the inner quietness of their sanctuaries, where stained glass windows scatter crumbs of light across the pews.
The Chapel of Memories
Mississippi State's Chapel of Memories is literally built with the bricks of the school's past.
Constructed in 1879, the Old Main dormitory was the first building built on Mississippi State's campus. Through the turn of the century, it would be added upon to become the largest dormitory in the United States, capable of housing over 1,000 residents.
When a fire reduced the dorm to cinders and claimed the life of a student in 1959, then-president Ben Hilbun decided the last remaining bricks of the Old Main were to be used to construct a chapel.
When prominent alumni George D. Perry got word of the project, he suggested a bell tower – called a "carillon" – should accompany the new building, and donated $75,000 to the cause. Both the chapel and the carillon were dedicated in 1965, and the 183 bells of Perry's tower lulled the campus with an array of songs between its hourly chimings until the 1990s. They resumed their refrain in 2002, after the structural integrity of the tower was fortified.
Since its construction, the chapel has become central to the day-to-day passings of the school body and faculty. Dertha Hollingsworth, who helps oversee the management of the chapel from the college's Event Services department, said though the chapel lacks a resident pastor and structured services of a traditional church, its patrons lack nothing in reverence.
"Students come in usually about a half-dozen at a given time. They pray, study. Some even play the piano there," she said. "I walked over on my lunch break one day and a student was there crying, I think she failed a test or something. It helps students to have somewhere they can go to pray and express themselves. I think it reminds them of home."
Tina Evans, treasurer for Sigma Phi Lambda, Mississippi State's Christian sorority, said the Chapel of Memories has served as a safe haven for her on multiple occasions. Like other students Evans has observed, she said she struggled to find a church home in a town where she didn't grow up.
"I've spent lots of time praying and enjoying God's presence in the chapel and I know I am not alone in this," she said. "It's a small, intimate space that can give students a chance to pause in their busy day, regardless of where their faith lies."
Paris-Yates chapel
The University of Mississippi's Paris-Yates Chapel was conceived in 1975, when students chose the chapel as a charitable project. With alumni assistance, the students collected a chapel fund of $12,000 dollars, prompting Chancellor Porter L. Fortune Jr., to assemble a committee to plan the chapel.
Efforts continued through delays and false starts until 1995, when three alumni, including Henry Paris, who served on the original chapel committee, approached then-chancellor Dr. Robert Khayat and expressed their resolution to make the chapel a reality.
"People were raising money for all kinds of things in 1995," said Linda Spargo, director of the Paris-Yates Chapel. "The money was raised completely through private donations, and the chapel was finally built by Bill Yates, an Ole Miss alum who ran a construction company based in Philadelphia, Miss."
The chapel was finally completed in 2001. Since the first chapel committee, it was intended to cater to interfaith worship and personal prayer.
"We didn't want just a place for people to have weddings," Spargo said. "Philosophy, religion, and music professors use the chapel for class on occasion, and the ROTC meets here sometimes. I just think it's important to get people in the door, then when they need a moment, they will think to use the chapel."
Spargo said at first it was hard to gauge the impact of the chapel. It seemed quiet during the day, a random student or two irregularly drifting in to use one of the prayer rooms. Spargo wondered, with the abundance of churches and youth groups in Oxford, if the students really needed a chapel.
"I realized how important the chapel was on September 11, 2001," she said. "When the attack on the World Trade Center happened, the entire Ole Miss community needed a place to go, and within hours it was full. People were rotating out so those outside could get in. We had people speaking scripture and playing music. I can't imagine the campus without it now."
The Paris-Yates Chapel sports its own carillon, complete with 36 bronze bells imported from Holland. Spargo remembered when the bells arrived, the huge boxes lined up in the parking lot. With the largest bell weighing two tons, Spargo said the tower had to be built around them. The bells chime the hour and the half hour, and play hymns during the day.
"We turn them off for finals and tennis matches, and sometimes we forget to turn them back on and I have people calling asking 'what's wrong with the bells,'" she said. "I really appreciate the fact that people feel like something isn't right when they don't ring."
Spargo said when the bells were taken down two years ago for repairs, she found students were not the only ones to notice their absence.
"There was this mocking bird that would fly into the empty bell tower like he was looking for them, and he would mimic some of the songs," she said. "Poor thing, it confused him."


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He just knows he's almost always helped with the clinic. Selleck's been trying to get the clinic's messages out — messages that are timeless in a winter sports-crazy town like Steamboat.
The clinic is "just full of critical skills for any backcountry skier, and we've been skiing in the backcountry around here for a long time," said Selleck, an employee at Ski Haus.
The action starts at 7 p.m. today at Ski Haus with a two-hour free avalanche clinic that is open to the public. Donations to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center will be accepted.
The class will focus on the basics of what to do in the backcountry and how to avoid and survive dangerous situations. Then a field session is available Saturday and Sunday to help reinforce tonight's lessons.
The Saturday and Sunday field classes are identical to each other and will be limited to 20 participants. Only a few spots remained Thursday. A field session costs $30.
"The course we're offering is just an awareness course," Selleck said. "It presents good ideas for snowmobiling and snowshoeing or people skiing up to the 10th Mountain (Division) huts. It has thoughts on which way to ski, where to ski, when to ski all of those things, and it tries to make it so you can go back again. That's the goal, isn't it?"
Although many backcountry trekkers have taken advantage of the course throughout the years, its popularity doesn't seem to be in decline.
"It's just valuable even to longtime locals and people who have great skills," Selleck said. "It's always good information to hear again."


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Squalene is an organic compound derived commercially from the liver of sharks and from plants and vegetables oils like olive oil. Squalane is similar to squalene in its structure and function. The primary difference between the two compounds is squalane is more stable and has a longer shelf-life because it doesn't break down as easily. Squalene is converted to squalane to make a more stable compound that can be used in cosmetic and skin care products.
To understand squalane, it's important to know more about its close cousin, squalene, since it has similar properties but is more stable. Squalene is a compound that all plants and animals have and are able to make. It's an intermediate compound in the synthesis of cholesterol, a fat that circulates in the blood. It's also needed to make vitamin D and some hormones that control various bodily functions.
Medically, squalene is used to boost the effectiveness of vaccines. It became the focus of research in the early 1900s when Japanese investigators became intrigued by the fact that sharks don't develop cancer. Sharks that live in deep waters have high concentrations of squalene in their liver that they use to regulate their buoyancy in the water. This inspired Japanese researchers to look at the possible anti-cancer benefits of squalene derived from the liver of sharks. Despite ongoing research in this area, the American Cancer Society says there's not enough evidence to say that squalene from shark liver oil has benefits for treating or preventing cancer.
Squalene is also found in secretions from human sebaceous glands and is a component of sebum. Sebum is a waxy substance secreted by sebaceous glands that helps to protect skin against bacteria and fungi. It also acts as a lubricant and is a good vehicle for enhancing the penetration of other skin care ingredients. To make a more stable compound, squalene is modified to form squalane, the form used in cosmetic and skin care products.
Squalane has emollient properties. Emollients coat the surface of skin and help the skin hold on to moisture. They also soften the skin and smooth its surface, so skin looks and feels healthier. Squalane does this without creating a greasy or sticky feel. In addition, it's also an effective conditioning agent for hair. It conditions by coating and smoothing the hair shaft so that hair feels softer and looks shinier and healthier. Because of its emollient properties and its ability to enhance the penetration of other ingredients, squalane is found in a variety of cosmetic and personal care products including hair conditioners, bath oils, facial cleansers, moisturizers, anti-aging products, make-up foundations, eye creams, concealers, lipsticks and sunscreens.
Is it safe? Squalene is naturally produced by the body, and both squalene and squalane have low toxicity. They're also not irritating to skin and haven't been linked with contact dermatitis or allergic reactions. One problem with products containing squalane is much of the squalene from which it's made comes from sharks. Some species of sharks have been overfished due to the increased demand for squalene and squalane. For this reason, some cosmetic companies are turning to alternative sources for these compounds that doesn't harm sharks. Other sources of squalene for making squalane are olive oil, amaranth seeds, wheat germ and rice bran. These sources are also more acceptable to people concerned about animal welfare. Using shark liver oil as a source has other potential problems. Oils derived from large fish like sharks may contain environmental pollutants and heavy metals that are harmful to humans. Using plant sources is safer, although the yield is lower.
All in all, squalane has benefits as a non-greasy emollient in skin care products and a conditioning agent for hair. It also helps to increase the penetration of other skin care ingredients. Its health benefits in other areas, particularly for the prevention or treatment of cancer are still in question.
Because stearic acid is derived from natural sources and not produced in industrial settings, it is sometimes used as an alternative to chemical ingredients in natural skin care products. It is important to note, though, that often, the ingredient is sourced from by-products obtained during the processing of meats, particularly pork. For this reason, it is not frequently used in vegan cosmetics and skin care products;however, stearic acid sourced from plants is suitable for inclusion in formulas that are animal-free.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has concluded that stearic acid is safe for topical use in skin care products in limited quantities. The ingredient is also approved for use as a food additive to give products a chewier or gummier texture. The leading skin care product safety evaluation group, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel, has found that the amount of stearic acid commonly used in cosmetics and skin and hair care products does not pose any health risks. Although stearic acid is not toxic, in some clinical studies it has produced skin irritation in rabbits, indicating that some people with sensitive skin may be unable to tolerate the ingredient.


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Today was the last full day of Market :( We still have one more morning to go, then back home to TX! Of course we've got more pics to share, some especially exciting ones (according to me)!
This morning was so much fun -- there was a "tweet-up" organized by THE April Cornell. Barb & Mary had a book signing! We tried to recapture all the photos we'd lost yesterday! All the while being whisked from fabric appointment to fabric appointment! And meeting new pattern designers! It's a lot, but only our feet are complaining :P
Don't forget to enter our Rouenneries and Authentic Fat Quarter Bundles giveaway by commenting or tweeting! Ends Monday, we'll post the winners that day!
These photos are going to be more "people heavy" LOL! Just a few highlights tonight... I'm making them smaller so they won't take forever to open on your screen...just click to see the full set of photos!
"Heyyy I know you!!" Ran into Pam Kitty Morning, Late Bloomer Quilts, and Acorn Quilt & Gift Co. this morning. They have real names, too. ;)Laurie Simpson in the Minick & Simpson booth, featuring Wiscasset fabrics.
Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts looking pretty in her booth near Moda :)
Pam Buda hanging out in the Heartspun Quilts booth. All her patterns are available now at FQS!
Ahhh Bean Counter Quilts. These are always so cute.
Lila Tueller looking stellar in her booth featuring Santorini
Camille and Bonnie looking sweet as always :)
Bari J, Joanna Fig Tree, Sandi Henderson, Paula Prass, and Genevieve Gail at today's "tweet up"
April Cornell signing Mary Abreu's fish...
Heather Bailey, Joanna Fig Tree (is it okay that I keep calling you that? I think it sounds cool!) and Bari J!
Serendipity Studio bags...had to show 'em! The patterns are at FQS and they deserve the limelight! Love the one in Pop Garden!
A bit of Fig Tree Quilts...lots these pics in the Flickr gallery!
Anne Sutton's pincushion "forest" at the Bunny Hill Designs booth
Anne in front of Vintage Christmas, the BOM we just got on our site yesterday! Do you like it?
Ah, Santa Town at the Thimbleberries booth. We've got the Santa Town Quilt, Tree Skirt, and Stockings kits now.
Barb & Mary of Me and My Sister Designs doing a book signing. They are so in their element, laughing :D
Lynette Anderson in front of her wonderful booth! Pleasure to get to know this lady!
Debbie fastidiously picking batik bundles for our store. For whoever asked about how we buy fabric, our sales reps will show us everything new at Market like so, and from there...we buy what we hope you'll like LOL :P How are we doing at that?
G.E. Designs booth -- she's got a new line coming out in the fall!
Atkinson Designs booth. How awesome are those colors?
The Lake House booth. Love the lollipop fan idea!
Liberty Star booth with Renee and Lisa Lum DeBono
Taylor Made Designs booth -- I want EVERYTHING shown here.
Sitting at our Lake House appointment -- you. will. love. the new stuff!
The Lecien booth...kawaii desu ka LOL
Robyn Pandolph laughing at her booth. Somerset Cottage *drool*
Design Originals booth -- all patterns shown can be found at FQS :D
Meeting Riley Blake Designs for the first time to see their fabrics. Gooood stuff, we're excited to show you... watch for it right after we get back next week!
Emily Herrick from Crazy Old Ladies. What a cutie patootie!
Well I hope you enjoyed the highlights from today! Will be back in a flash! Night for now!
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Spring Market Day 3
Today was the last full day of Market :( We still have one more morning to go, then back home to TX! Of course we've got more pics to share, some especially exciting ones (according to me)!
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- Chookyblue...... said...
gosh I am just exhausted looking at these posts without going ........guess your running on adrenalin.........
- May 17, 2009 at 5:06 AM
- pdudgeon said...
looks like some very good stuff!!!
(now how many extra suitcases did you bring to haul it all back home??? LOL)
- May 17, 2009 at 5:44 AM
- gertvr said...
I LOVE your postings about this fabulous market!!! Unfortunately I live in the Netherlands, so it's a bit to far away to visit as well... But I will order from your site ^_^
- May 17, 2009 at 5:45 AM
- Helz said...
Seriously in Luv with Santa Town... Just All of it !!! Home Again... Home Again... Jiggety Jig... Soon.
- May 17, 2009 at 5:49 AM
- Aimee said...
Everything is so pretty! Inspiration everywhere! I love your posts about this.
- May 17, 2009 at 6:13 AM
- MonicaP said...
Again, thanks for sharing this wonderful experience!! I really like the Bunny Hill new Christmas BOM.
- May 17, 2009 at 6:48 AM
- rachel griffith said...
great pics.
- May 17, 2009 at 7:23 AM
- Jackie said...
That is my favorite part of market, seeing all the booths. Such eye candy!
- May 17, 2009 at 7:34 AM
- Karen said...
Beautiful-- Love the Bunny Hill Pincushions -- those are adorable! Thanks so much for letting us see everything. Hope you have a good rest when you get back home -- you must be exhausted!
- May 17, 2009 at 8:24 AM
- deborah said...
Thanks for all the pictures- all the exciting new things are fabulous!! You must be exhausted from all the ideas you are getting from the lovely displays!
- May 17, 2009 at 8:32 AM
- Christine said...
Thank you for allowing me to follow you through market!!!!!!!!!!!! It is so exciting to see all the new creations from creative designers... Your website is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep up all the great work!!
- May 17, 2009 at 9:02 AM
- Jean said...
Thanks for sharing. I've just found your blog, so what an exciting first taste of Jolly Jabber. I'm a big fan of Fig Tree quilts.
- May 17, 2009 at 9:15 AM
- ferne said...
Love the sneak peak thanks!
I know market must be exhausting, but it looks so fun from where I am sitting. Love to see all the celebrities with the great ideas wish I could pick their brains.
- May 17, 2009 at 9:21 AM
- Michelle said...
Looks like you are having an amazing time, the Vintage Chrismas BOM is amazing, as does the new Robyn Pandolph line. Its going to be a fantastic year :)
- May 17, 2009 at 9:48 AM
- Sherri said...
Wonderful pictures...thanks once again! I'm tired just thinking about all you saw and did! And your buyers are really wonderful, because I can always find what I'm looking for on your site!
- May 17, 2009 at 10:20 AM
- Mary on Lake Pulaski said...
Thank you for the great photo show at market. You have such great shots and the labels on flickr help identify.
- May 17, 2009 at 11:08 AM
- Dawn said...
That was fun! Great pics!
- May 17, 2009 at 11:21 AM
- Carolyn said...
Wow, thanks for posting all these pictures! It's almost like being there...I think I need to go fondle some fabric!
- May 17, 2009 at 11:29 AM
- Peggy said...
I've just finished studying all of your pictures from market. I want to thank you very much for opening up this whole part of our quilting world for those of us that have never been to market. I love getting a glimpse into what goes on "behind the scenes". Reading your blog, twitter and seeing all of the pictures makes me want to work even harder to be there. Thank you.
- May 17, 2009 at 12:24 PM
- Dee said...
Do you not love Bunny Hill, how can one choose????? Thank you for all the pictures - droooling now.
- May 17, 2009 at 12:27 PM
- Love 2 Quilt said...
Looks like fun!
- May 17, 2009 at 12:45 PM
- Amy said...
Thanks for the virtual tour! It looks like it was a lot of fun. *dream*
- May 17, 2009 at 1:45 PM
- Debbie said...
wow there is so much too look at, looking forward to all the new stugg, great pictures
- May 17, 2009 at 1:53 PM
- kristin said...
oh I wish Icould be there!! I have drooled over French General for a while now; am so excited to see a line of fabric coming!! Can't wait!!
- May 17, 2009 at 2:10 PM
- Rebecca said...
Thanks for taking the time to share your photos. It's a thrill to see market and I can't wait to get my hands on some of these new patterns and fabrics! Rouenneries in particular. Thanks!!!
- May 17, 2009 at 3:33 PM
- Debbie said...
Wow...looks like fun!
- May 17, 2009 at 4:15 PM
- Angel said...
Thank you so much for a detailed on-the-scene look! Great pics and the tags on Flickr help out too. So wonderful.
- May 17, 2009 at 5:54 PM
- austinquiltgirl said...
Yay! New Fig Tree and I can't wait to see some of the bag patterns. Also curious to see what April Cornell will be doing next!
- May 17, 2009 at 7:48 PM
- Colleen said...
Love the Giveaway prizes! A Rouenneries bundle and an Authentic bundle! Please enter me!!!
- May 17, 2009 at 8:08 PM
- lvkwilt said...
I always enjoy your web site, but this sneak preview was especially fun! Thanks for sharing!!!
- May 17, 2009 at 8:10 PM
- Christy said...
Hope you had fun! Can't wait to see all the goodies!
- May 17, 2009 at 8:21 PM
- rolynwest said...
Thanks for sharing with us! Can't wait to see all the goodies you will share at the shop!
- May 17, 2009 at 8:54 PM
- Chris said...
I soooo appreciate all the photos!! The Riley Blake designs look interesting, can't wait to see them closer!! Chris
- May 17, 2009 at 9:00 PM
- Laine said...
Thanks for letting me be there through your pictures. Oh how fun but exhausting it must be. I love it all!
- May 17, 2009 at 9:03 PM
- LK said...
Looks like a wonderful trip to Pittsburgh and can't wait to order!!
- May 17, 2009 at 9:17 PM
- diane23 said...
Looks like some great new things to buy. Thanks for sharing.
- May 17, 2009 at 9:55 PM
- sewfunbymonique said...
Love to see all the new fabrics and the booth decorations!
- May 17, 2009 at 10:00 PM
- Brenda said...
Hey Jolly friends,
I waited until tonight to post about what I really wanted to see and hear about from market because my real desire was to experience, at least vicariously, the feeling of being there -- the excitement of seeing all of those new things -- the FQ bundles stacked up like presents under the Christmas tree. And I wanted the feeling of being able to, at least in my imagination, get something brand new, the minute it first comes out, not to have to wait until the clearance sales next year at this time to think about being able to afford something, and then trying to find it. I grew up with second-hand clothes from older cousins (and that was a treat) and when I started sewing, the fabric came from the local Ben Franklin or one of the mail order catalogs (Sears, Wards, not Keepsake Quilting or Hancocks of Paducah!). And always on sale -- often ordered by my mother at the real bottom of the bargain pages (girls' dresses, $x.xx, "no choice" or 10 yards, mixed cotton fabrics, $x.xx, no choice). We weren't "poor" poor, but there were six of us kids and we lived in a small town in rural North Dakota.
And then I learned about what was out there in the world -- department stores where you could actually CHOOSE things, what real quality was, the range of things I never knew existed. But -- I still can't afford to just walk in and buy something, especially now that I am on disability. I want to have something brand new, not previously used, not bought on final clearance, and you've let me experience that, at least in my imagination. Now I just want to see you open up those bundles and spread them all over your bed or the floor, all mixed up with the other goodies you come home with, and imagine myself just sitting in the middle of such riches, feeling the fabrics and looking at them and moving them around and imagining what they can become.
So I'd really love to win one of the FQ bundles, and if I had my choice, I'd take the Rouenneries. I love antique textiles, and I love the story behind the fabric.
Thank you so much for letting me travel with you through this market adventure -- my weekend "stay-cation" (tho I hate made-up words like that).
P.S. I also really, really want the "I Believe in Santa" quilt you showed -- I presume you will have the pattern? That was my big indulgence this spring, on sale, of course :-) -- my reward to myself for having reached the one-year mark without smoking!
- May 17, 2009 at 10:05 PM
- Threeundertwo said...
I'm drooling on my keyboard. Thanks for all the great pictures!
- May 17, 2009 at 11:55 PM
- mamagoose said...
Ummm, is it wrong to want everything in every booth pic you showed??? I am in awe of these incredible designers and manufacturers that supply us with an astounding array of DELICIOUS-NESS (it's gotta be a word, right?!).
Completely inspiration! So exciting to see all these new lines unfold before our hungry eyes in the coming months!
Thanks for the JOY!!! I needed it!!!
- May 18, 2009 at 1:12 AM
- Spruce It Up said...
Wow, I wish I was there!! Can't wait to see the new fabric and patterns. Makes me want to sewwwww!
- May 18, 2009 at 8:34 AM
- foofanagle said...
Thank you so much for this tour of the market! I can't wait to get my hands on some of those great quilt patterns I'm seeing. The Fig Tree ones looks amazing!
- May 18, 2009 at 9:10 AM
- Sharon Stevens said...
Everything looks wonderful. Sure wish I could have been there to enjoy it in person.
- May 18, 2009 at 9:40 AM
- Sharon Stevens said...
Everything looks wonderful. Sure wish I could have been there to enjoy it in person.
- May 18, 2009 at 9:40 AM
- Luba said...
thanks for all the pictures. oh just to be there once......a fabriholic's dream come true, better than Disney World. love all the booths and new fabrics. hope I'm not too late for the give-away.
we have a long week-end here in Canada and we were visiting the
- May 18, 2009 at 11:45 AM
- em said...
WOW!!! I am overwhelmed by the huge variety and wonderful colors of all you are seeing. I must sew my way across the piles in my sewing room so I can make space for some of these new goodies when you start selling them. Thanks for all the eyecandy.
- May 18, 2009 at 6:44 PM
- Camille said...
AWESOME post! I didn't get to see a lot of Market, so this was really fun to read. You guys are everywhere!! Good seeing you!
- May 21, 2009 at 12:07 PM
- craftaddict said...
Thanks so much for the shout out! I'm actually doing a giveaway for that little fish on my blog right now. Market was so much fun and I can't wait to go to Houston in the fall!
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Our society makes it difficult for a woman to acknowledge that she might be dealing with postnatal depression (PND). The usual messages are about the joy and bliss of motherhood. These messages rarely address the reality of the challenges motherhood brings to the life of each woman and her partner.
The media often reinforces unrealistic expectations of motherhood. For example, it often shows celebrities who appear to be coping exceptionally well with becoming mothers.
Because of the stigma of depression, PND is often portrayed very negatively and sensationally. A woman who isn't coping can feel very alone and different from everyone else who seems to be coping.
Sometimes a woman's partner, family or friends are the first to pick up that things have changed for her or that she isn't coping with motherhood. It can be very difficult to observe these changes and know how to address them, especially if the woman isn't prepared to talk about these concerns or agree to get help.
When a new mother feels things aren't right, it's ideal for her to talk to her partner, family, friends and health carers to get it checked out.
But there are women who go to great lengths to avoid discussing and dealing with their mental health issues. Over time these mothers can become quite unwell, and relationships with their babies, children, partners and families can become very strained. Their partners, family and friends can become increasingly concerned.
These women can become angry and defensive if the people who care about them bring up concerns. They can stubbornly refuse to get help or stay involved with services.
If a woman continues refusing to acknowledge her postnatal depression (PND), the costs for the woman's partner, family and friends increase. Her partner might need to take time off work to help with the baby and provide support. There might be growing concerns for the wellbeing and safety of the woman, the baby and any older children.
The woman might blame her partner, family or friends for everything. Ultimately, she might break ties with her family and friends or tell her partner to leave the relationship. She might feel that her partner is the source of her distress, and if it wasn't for her partner, she wouldn't be feeling the way she is. She might focus on aspects of the relationship that have been difficult in the past. She thinks that if her partner leaves, she'll get better.
Partners in this situation can become very distressed. They know their partner is unwell but she won't accept any help. This can mean that partners can't do anything to prevent their families from breaking down completely. In this case, partners can be at risk of depression and anxiety. They face a loss of confidence in themselves and their ability to assess the situation accurately.
The breakdown of a couple's relationship and the new family is one of the greatest tragedies of unacknowledged and untreated PND.
Partners, family and friends can use the following strategies to support and get help for a woman with postnatal depression (PND), as well as to take care of themselves.
Make it OK to talk
Start by acknowledging the difficulty of the situation. Make it OK for the woman to talk about her difficult feelings. You can do this by identifying the challenges of motherhood for women in general and the challenges specific to this woman's situation. You could say something like, 'Adjusting to being a mother is one of the largest changes women ever make, yet we often don't speak about how difficult it can be'.
Validate and support her
You might feel that she's not listening to your attempts to support her. Let her know that you understand her feelings are real to her, no matter how bad or unreasonable they sound. Try to avoid telling her how she should feel. Be positive about even the little things she's doing well. You could say something like, 'You're dealing with a lot (for example, lack of sleep, little support, and being away from your family). Anyone in your situation would find it tough'. Or 'You are doing a really good job'.
Encourage her to talk about her feelingsShe might be feeling and thinking many different things as she recovers from the birth and manages lack of sleep and the anxieties of motherhood. Ask her open-ended questions that encourage her to give more than yes or no answers. Try the following:
Listen to her
Keep trying to listen to her worries without interruptions, ideas or advice. It can be tempting to try to give her advice and tell her what you think she should do. Just try to let her know that you're listening.
Give her the power to make decisions for herselfAt the same time, you need to encourage her to seek help. Being heard enables a woman to clarify her issues for herself, which is the first step in deciding what to do to address them. Sometimes she'll benefit from knowing her options. Other times she'll need you to be more involved in decision-making.
Let her know you believe she'll recover
Help her to expect to recover by expecting that she'll come through this (with help). It's generally hard for her to believe that she'll ever feel well again. You can hold the light of hope for her, by telling her she'll recover. In turn, this can support her to make the huge effort to recover.
Look after yourself and your children
Sometimes you might feel like you can't do anything right. You might have to wait for your partner to open up about her need for support. If you're concerned about her wellbeing or that of your baby or older children you'll need to take action and get some help, even if you risk getting into conflict with your partner.
If your partner is suffering from PND, there's no need for your family to cope all by yourselves. If you need to, you can reach out for help.
This short video offers information on the resources that can help parents look after babies and raise children. The video notes that extended family and friends can be a great source of support. Also, a clinical nurse specialist talks about Tresilian, Australia's largest child and family health organisation. There are many other resources available nationwide that can help you with parenting issues.


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