After a strange turn of events leading up to the baptism service for our granddaughters, I am singing the blues.
Because of a choice (ridiculous) demand by the SIL, we were only able to drop off the special dresses and gifts. I have so many words that I want to say! I am practicing restraint and will simply pour my feelings into this month's RSC color ~ blue. I refuse to let my joy be stolen... 'Nuf said.
After a rousing session of house cleaning, I pulled out the blue scrap bin and started with some of the bigger chunks for my 3" hexagons.
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And then I started my Korner Kabin blocks. This time, I chose to use a fun novelty fabric featuring Kats... Yes, Kats in the Korner ;)
In the spirit of the season of love, I pulled out another vintage quilt for the guest bed. This Hearts and Flowers quilt was made by my Great-Grandmother, Lala Teegarden. She was part of a quilting group comprised of ladies from the First Christian Church in Trinidad. You can read her story from my Quilters Through the Generations series here... and a related story about a quilt that found its way to me for a repair here. It was moving to think that I not only held something that had been made by my Great-grandmother, but that I had the honor to repair it... my stitches, right alongside hers.
Because of the mild weather and 60- and 70-degree temperatures (the first false spring), we made great progress in our camper reno. Each afternoon we stopped at 2 p.m. to accomplish a little more... By the week's end we had the flooring and trim installed throughout. We have only two stairs left to finish. Dave will be building drawers for a little extra storage.
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Leanna at Not Afraid of Color showed off her Stay At Home Round Robin progress. Her most recent addition included production feed sack fabric pinwheels. So sweet!
I wish was in a more cheerful, joy-filled mood, but I continue to remind myself... This too shall pass... and "cast your cares on the Lord... for his yoke is easy and burden is light". Did you know that your spirit is lifted by singing? You cannot be angry when you sing... just give it a try ;)
I will be found in my studio in every extra moment I have this week doing just that... lifting my spirit by singing praises to the Lord... probably with the music just a little louder to encourage me to sing along.
Keep Piecing,
Melva
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Singing chases the blues away. If I cannot sing, I will listen to uplifting music.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness I can't imagine what the demand was - I'm so nosy - lol! Whatever it is, glad you are able to tamp it down and keep your joy. :) The dresses were absolutely beautiful - did you get photos yesterday? Looks like your camper reno is really coming along. Have a great week!
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