Monday, January 31, 2022

One Stitch At A Time

Tulips in the Snow

Before my granddaughter Kayla passed away on January 15th I had pinned a small lap quilt for hand quilting but had not yet taken a stitch. I have picked it up a few times over the last few weeks and put in a few stitches when I could. 

Each day I have been able to do more and more stitching. Ah, the healing power of quilting!

Teaching Kayla some hand stitching 2012.

 

20 comments:

Cathy said...

❤️❤️❤️❤️😘

gayle said...

Stitch by stitch ❤️

Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hanson said...

Touching fabric and stitching is such good therapy. One step forward at a time.

Laura said...

God's blessings and warmth as you live through each day forward!

Nann said...

Your red tulips look almost like hearts. Hand stitching is meditative....Love and hugs to you, dear Cathy.

Pamela Arbour said...

I cannot imagine the great loss but I know that God will give you the strength and comfort. Handwork is probably a good way to work through it.

Nancy said...

What a sweetheart Kayla looks in the photo -- and definitely was from your descriptions of her.
Doing something with one's hands can be helpful in times of grief, I think. We accomplish something physical and our minds can meander to our loved one.
Your quilt will be beautiful.

The Quilting Elf said...

I have only one word to describe the quilt in process and Kayla: Precious.

kupton52 said...

My heart grieves for you....I am an only child and lost my parents 6 days apart. Each day does not bring a noticeable decrease in the pain but week by week, month by month the pain does lessen a bit. I read Kayla's online obituary. She was absolutely stunning; so, so beautiful. As bad as losing my parents, I cannot fathom the loss of one of my 4 grandbabies. Prayers for you and yours.....

Paulette said...

That is precious, the memory, the photo, and quilting your tulip quilt.

Linda Swanekamp said...

Stitching does something to ease up the pain and turn it into a positive thing done. Praying for you and the photo you shared of Kayla is so precious and wonderful.

The Joyful Quilter said...

Sending quilty hugs, Cathy. SEW glad that you are quilting when you are able!

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

That is a lovely quilt to be stitching on right now! I do hope that quilting brings you healing. A beautiful picture of Kayla - thank you for sharing.

diane said...

Bless you Cathy, Bless you for taking it one stitch at a time.
It's such a special picture of your adorable granddaughter Kayla.
Much love and prayers going your way.

Linda said...

Dear Cathy, one stitch at a time is great therapy . It helps with the one day at a time. Lovely photo. Thinking of you and your family.

Libby in TN said...

You've been on my mind ever since your first post. Time heals and stitches help.

Linda @ kokaquilts said...

You have been in my thoughts ❤️

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

Great Big Hugs

Julierose said...

Lots of gentle hugs --love that little lap quilt...Julierose

Angie said...

Fabric therapy is our saving grace. And virtual hugs from friends far and near.