Sewing, I hardly remember when I didn't... sew that is. I consider it to be part of me. Part of my history and certainly a clear definition of who I have become. Is it possible that we have a pre-programed gene that guides us to certain activities, proclivities or passions? I think that is possible. My Fraternal Grandmother made her living sewing. My Mother's dear half-Sister was an expert seamstress. Beyond that I have no idea. But one thing I do know, from early childhood I was curious and anxious to see what all I could do with a needle.
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My train of thought this day..... |
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some of my Polish Pottery collection |
Just as sewing is part of my innate self the cuppa is as well. Many of life's good and not so good moments have been experienced over a cup of tea. Normally I have a bit of a 'bog-down' around 3 pm. Everyday, for years and years this has occurred. No matter where I am or what I am doing I stall out. Truthfully, I am a terrible sleeper and tend to be up before sunrise. I know, ridiculous. I usually take a few minutes to have a relaxing cup of tea for energy. During my afternoon tea (and a piece of classic cheese filled crumb cake this particular day a few weeks ago) I was up to my ears in fabric scraps and thread trying to decide where to send my creative energy. I wish I had seen these little beauties at that time. I know I have a pattern, somewhere :)
One of our former regular members, Marion, Jenny's Mother, made these lovely little pieces. Essentially potholders, it would be a shame to grab any sticky pot with these beauties!
- A small project between the big ones is like a palette cleanser for the creative soul. When Jenny shared these at our group meeting many of the members felt the need to do something similar.
- I enjoy little projects because they offer a sense of completion long before a larger quilting piece.
- Life's little rituals keep us on track, remind us of how life can be softened by a little sharing, a little kindness and lots of forgiveness.
Amy author of Sweetly Stitched Handmades. Her book tour and photo tour of London. April 24th
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