We were careful.
In fact, it was a glorious time.
Now, they've left.
Everyone was double or triple vaccinated if they were old enough
and most took rapid tests before arriving.
"Negative!" said the 12 year old instead of a greeting.
We did our best. We stayed within our bubble.
We are OK
Nothing bad happened.
And I've found another quilt to mend.
I made this one 33 years ago.
The fabrics have faded. Some have disintegrated.
I'm replacing the worn pieces with new cloth, cut to exact size of patch.
Slowly. One by one.
A refreshed batt was required, so I basted a layer onto the back of the quilt
and laid a new cotton backing over that.
Look at that triangle. Don't you think that the shape resembles a heart?
Hearts are life. These ones are floating.
I'm floating.
I feel optimistic.
It's a heavy time to be alive, but fixing something with heart-triangles
is a hopeful act.
Here's to you, next generation. Your brave faces forward.
Your open hearts. xo
9 comments:
Lovely mending job on a beautiful quilt...hopefulness is good...hugs, Julierose
it wasn't until I leaned in that I saw the butterflies ...
our world, its future, looks to be in very good hands ... as does the quilt
The butterflies are difficult to see. They are painted on cotton, cut out, appliquéd. Also these words: I saw a butterfly, there can be more to life.
Xo
Such a wonderful quilt! Brought a smile to my face. How can you not be happy looking at that colorful quilt?
Glad you had a wonderful holiday, we were down some members due to Covid, my daughters family- even though they are all vaccinated
But my son and I had a pleasant time
Judy~ Oh...such a sign of the times "Negative!" said the 12 year old instead of a greeting." Blessings to you and your family.
The butterflies are a hidden surprise and that green is wonderful!
I love seeing the quilts you are mending! You are such an inspiration! Happy New Year!
Happy 2022 to you, Judy, and your very lovely family !
We took a chance and headed to Powassan after Christmas ... everyone there vaxxed to the max, as far as age would allow ... all good ! One doesn't realize how much you need to be within arms length of family, until you can't. It's been a rough 2 years for everyone.
That quilt is still gorgeous after 33 yrs !
it's swell that there was a safe gathering. a holding together, a live mending.
So very happy that the family was able to be together for the Christmas holidays. I know how much that would have meant to Dale and me... we have not seen our adult children from the US and their families since late summer 2019. I love your family photo... bless ing - and the quilt - so very beautiful - to last another 30 years plus! Blessings...
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