THANK YOU for all the enthusiasm over my new line. Here it is in full--Cosmos Collection--named for the sweet, simple cosmos flower. Even though there are a few different colorways, the whole collection works together. I have so many ideas for projects!!
Tomorrow is my birthday which will involve a lot of shopping--starting with breakfast and child care at IKEA. Grant has given me the best birthday present ever--he finally conquered potty training. So I can drop BOTH the boys at the play place. Lily is too tall and too fun to shop with to leave there.
For my birthday I want to do a giveaway--fabric from my new line. Since I love dumb jokes and it is my birthday, please leave a joke for your comment and my favorite joke will win.
A Scotsman, an Englishman and an Irishman want to go to the Olmpics, but they
don't have tickets.
The Scotsman picks up a manhole cover, tucks it under his arm and walks to the gate.
" McTavish, Scotland," he says, "Discus." And in he walks.
The Englishman picks up a length of scaffolding and slings it over his shoulder.
" Waddington-Smith, England, " he says, "Pole vault." And in he walks.
The Irishman looks around and picks up a roll of barbed wire and tucks it under his arm.
"O'Malley, Ireland." he says, "Fencing."
Drolling over the fabric-especially the red poppies!
Posted by: DianeY | July 25, 2012 at 08:32 PM
my favourite joke is so dumb it's funny only when you're super tired...
Q. Why did the monkey fall out of the tree
A. because he was dead
Morbid, yes, but makes me laugh every time. A snort kinda laugh.
Happy birthday... Love Love Love your new fabric.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Coralee | July 25, 2012 at 08:35 PM
Oh my goodness Laura - you've done it again! What a stunning line - I LOVE it!!
Here's my latest favorite joke -
What does a nosy pepper do?
Gets jalepeno business!
Posted by: Dominoe | July 25, 2012 at 08:41 PM
What a great fabric line, I can't wait! :D
This is my favorite bad joke, my boyfriend and I make references to it all the time.
One day a polar bear was driving around, and his car broke down. He took it to a mechanic, and the mechanic said it would be a bit. Since it was a warm day, the polar bear decided to get some ice cream.
Well, polar bears don't have opposable thumbs, so the polar bear got ice cream all over his face. When he was done, he went to check up on his car.
When he asked the mechanic what was wrong with his car, the mechanic said, "It looks like you blew a seal."
"Oh no!" he replied. "It's just ice cream!"
ba-dump-cha.
Posted by: Anne | July 25, 2012 at 08:56 PM
What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear.
Ha! Oh and Happy birthday!!!!
Posted by: Jennie P. | July 25, 2012 at 09:25 PM
from one of my students who loves dumb jokes...
how did the rubber band factory worker respond to getting fired?
Oh snap.
Posted by: Christy | July 25, 2012 at 09:35 PM
LOVE the new fabric! Happy Birthday, Laura. I hope you have a wonderful day.
This is an old one, but I like it:
So they're standing in the sewing room and the woman says to her husband, "Gee, I must have at least $100 worth of fabric in here." :)
Posted by: Susan | July 25, 2012 at 10:47 PM
From my boys: what's brown and sticky? A stick
Happy birthday!
Posted by: Eileen | July 26, 2012 at 04:58 AM
Congrats on the new line, and happy birthday! My boys are very into jokes lately. Here's a current favorite: knock knock. who's there? BOO! Boo who? don't cry, it's just a joke!
Posted by: Brooke | July 26, 2012 at 06:10 AM
Laura:
Happy Birthday! Your fabric is fabulous! How exciting!
Q: Where does a polar bear keep all his money?
A: In a snow bank!
Posted by: Heather Anderson | July 26, 2012 at 07:12 AM
What a gorgeous line! Just my style! Here is one short and sweet pun intended ;)
When is a door sweet and tasty??
When its jammed!
Posted by: Gabriela Castillo | July 26, 2012 at 07:23 AM
Happy Birthday,
My kids favorite joke.
Why did the chicken cross the playground?
To get to the other slide.
Love the fabric!!!
Posted by: Marsha Booth | July 26, 2012 at 09:06 AM
WOW Laura!! You've done it again. I just know these fabrics are going to fly out of our fabric store. It's gonna' be hard to wait for their availability.
What did one snowman say to the other snowman?
Do you smell carrots?
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Kay Porczak | July 26, 2012 at 10:02 AM
Beautiful Fabric Laura!
What do you call a Bee who is having a bad hair day?
A FRISBEE!
Happy Birthday :))
Posted by: Ellen | July 26, 2012 at 10:13 AM
Yay for having no kids in diapers! Your fabric looks fantastic as ever. :) Here's a joke I heard that took me a moment to process:
A baby seal walks into a club...
Posted by: Carrie Gunn | July 26, 2012 at 10:28 AM
Found your site and LOVE your collections - so much so that I don't know which is my favorite! But here's a favorite joke of mine - enjoy.
"A husband comes home and sees his wife painting, but she's wearing her raincoat and her winter coat. He asks why she has her coats on? She replies "I read the can and it said - for best results put on two coats". hahahaha
Posted by: Sandy | July 26, 2012 at 10:36 AM
here's one: why does a chicken coop have two doors?
Because if it had four doors it would be a chicken sedan!
Thanks, and beautiful beautiful fabrics!
Posted by: Michelle | July 26, 2012 at 10:49 AM
How do you catch a unique bird?
You 'neek up on it ;)
How do you catch a tame bird?
The tame way
Happy Birthday Laura <3
Posted by: Dede Bruington | July 26, 2012 at 11:37 AM
Happy Birthday!
An English man,a Scotsman and an Irish man were stranded on an desert island. One day they found a magic lamp, they rubbed it and a genie appeared and granted them each a wish. The English man said "I wish I was in London" and he was whisked away. The Scotsman said "I wish I was in Glasgow" and he was whisked away. The Irish man said " I'm lonely, I wish my friends were here with me"
Have a great day!
Posted by: Gill | July 26, 2012 at 12:45 PM
No jokes to contribute, just a recommendation for your winner. That jalapeno pepper one made me laugh out loud.
Posted by: Emily | July 26, 2012 at 01:51 PM
Ok, this one's a little long, but I think its funny.
After riding the range for days on end a rope goes into town for a beer. He slinks into the first bar he see, slithers onto the bar stool and says "barkeep, a beer!" The bartender looks at him and says "no way, you're a rope and we don't serve ropes in here!" then he picks up the rope and throws him out of the bar. This goes on time and again every time he goes into a bar. Well, the rope is totally frustrated, after all, he just wants a beer. So, pratically in a rage, he ties himself in knots, fuzzies his ends and clumps into the last bar in town. He flings himself up onto the barstool and says, "Barkeep, a beer!". Now the bartender is suspicious and looks at him with narrowed eyes - "say, aren't you a rope?" And the rope replies "sorry, frayed knot." LOL Sorry, but I just LOVE this one.
I hope you have a WONDERFUL birthday!
Posted by: Debra Williams | July 26, 2012 at 02:00 PM
What do you call a sleeping bull?
A bull-dozer.
The new line is gorgeous!
Posted by: Marie Chambers | July 26, 2012 at 03:37 PM
Loving the new line! Beautiful and exciting. Congrats and enjoy your birthday!
A guy goes to the gym and approaches a personal trainer for help. "I'm looking for a machine that will make me very attractive with the young ladies." The trainer takes a look at the man and pauses, "I've got the perfect machine. Sir, you're looking for the ATM."
Posted by: Amy L | July 26, 2012 at 07:41 PM
One of my favorite Deaf jokes: A young Deaf couple is taking a road trip. As the night wears on, they both start falling asleep as they are driving. Suddenly, the woman notices a motel ahead. The couple decide to stay the night at the motel, a little string of buildings where the rooms look all the same. Just as they are getting ready for bed, the woman starts feeling terrible. She has a really upset stomach, and she can’t get to sleep. “There’s a 7-11 across the way.” The man tells her. “I’ll run really quick and buy you some antacid.” When he gets back to the motel, the man realizes that he has no idea which room his wife is sleeping in. What does he do? He gets back into his car and starts honking the horn like crazy. All the lights in the motel go on, except for one room. He opens the door and hands his wife the medicine, as the hearing people outside all get really cranky.
Posted by: Andee in AZ | July 26, 2012 at 07:59 PM
Li vin tounen antre nan machin li, li kòmanse honking kòn lan tankou fou. Tout limyè yo nan motèl la ale sou yo, eksepte pou yon sèl chanm. Li louvri pòt la ak men madanm li medikaman an, jan moun yo tande deyò tout jwenn vrèman farfelu. Ye pou ki pa gen timoun nan kouchèt! Twal ou sanble kokenn kòm tout tan. :)
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