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.
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ReplyDeleteStitch by stitch ❤️
ReplyDeleteTouching fabric and stitching is such good therapy. One step forward at a time.
ReplyDeleteGod's blessings and warmth as you live through each day forward!
ReplyDeleteYour red tulips look almost like hearts. Hand stitching is meditative....Love and hugs to you, dear Cathy.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweetheart Kayla looks in the photo -- and definitely was from your descriptions of her.
ReplyDeleteDoing 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.
I have only one word to describe the quilt in process and Kayla: Precious.
ReplyDeleteMy 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.....
ReplyDeleteThat is precious, the memory, the photo, and quilting your tulip quilt.
ReplyDeleteStitching 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.
ReplyDeleteSending quilty hugs, Cathy. SEW glad that you are quilting when you are able!
ReplyDeleteThat 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.
ReplyDeleteBless you Cathy, Bless you for taking it one stitch at a time.
ReplyDeleteIt's such a special picture of your adorable granddaughter Kayla.
Much love and prayers going your way.
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.
ReplyDeleteYou've been on my mind ever since your first post. Time heals and stitches help.
ReplyDeleteYou have been in my thoughts ❤️
ReplyDeleteGreat Big Hugs
ReplyDeleteLots of gentle hugs --love that little lap quilt...Julierose
ReplyDeleteFabric therapy is our saving grace. And virtual hugs from friends far and near.
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