I do have to pause and feel so blessed to have people in my life that share this joy of fabric and sewing. They are talented and stretch my ideas and skills. All have unique ideas for colors and styles, which sparks my creativity. I have a friend who takes panels and incorporates them in to stunning wall hangings or quilts. I have another who is fearless as she does maintenance and total restoration work on her Featherweight sewing machines. Another pulled me in the direction of paper-piecing, which has been life-changing. Another frequently shows us something she ‘invented’ with fabric. Another combines colors in ways that really rock. Another does work with wool that has caused me to acquire nearly a tub (Rubbermaid tub) of wool fabric.
by Beth and Marilee
Along with how impressed I am with their sewing, I am honored to be able to sit for an hour or a day…or a four-day retreat and sew, un-sew, create, and share life stories. They keep me grounded. As we each hit the high notes and the low notes in our life we sing together, and I can’t even sing. Not sure how I got into this group. But I am staying.
My wish for each of you, is that you have one or more folks you can sew with, create with, shop with, sing with, hike with, kayak with, travel with, sit with, bake with, or anything else. It’s such a joy. It’s such a blessing.
PS. I got an email this week from Sue in Ames, Iowa, who with her sister, sew mittens for charity. So very much using their powers for good. See a video featuring their efforts at Channel KCCI 8 TV in Des Moines.