Tuesday 21 April 2015

Life

It saddens me to say that the reason I went quiet here was because that b**ch cancer took another of my friends a few days ago. I doubt there is one of us who remains untouched by this disease one way or the other, my sympathies for all who's lives it touches. Enough said. 


I quietly started a new hand stitching project Friday. Quiet stitching was what was required. There is an ultimate purpose to this one, but it may have to take a back step while I finish a few other things. 

I also started trimming HSTs from a big bag of them that Trudi (quilting prolifically) gave me. The plan is to make a quilt for Siblings Together from some of them. I've made a quilt for this charity the past two years and feel that it is a small thing to make another. If you want to know more about the charity go to Lynne's blog (Lily's Quilts) and do a search. She has several good posts. 


Above is the first pile of HSTs trimmed. There's 124 in that stack. 

Meanwhile more blocks for my Stitch Tease bee quilt have arrived. Most of them are in now and I'm getting rather excited about how these blocks are going to look all together. 



The blocks above were received from Cindy, Trina and Annabella and are all totally what I hoped for and asked for. 

So I sit here contemplating all the things I want to get done. And I eat cake.


Because that is how I deal with things when life gets me down. I also breathe deep, hold my loved ones close, and try to make sure I see the beauty that is all around. I live in a beautiful village, and the sun has been shining down. 


To be clear though, this photo is around the corner from me. I do not live in this house. I wish! 

Susan 





20 comments:

  1. I'm very sorry for your loss.

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  2. Sending you big quilty hugs my lovely friend. Your cake looks divine! Jxo

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  3. Cake can cure a lot of crap. I'm so sorry that another of your friends list their battle. I've had three funerals in 10 days. Cancer sucks.

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  4. Hi Susan! I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. I have lost my mom for canser that began from b**ch. I quilt and try to forget the monster, other wise I would be scared every moment. Your epp Project is adorable and those center hexies just amazing! x Teje

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  5. So sorry to hear of more sadness. Let your family light your life. Cake always helps x

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  6. so sorry Susan. Cake, quiet stitching and sunshine can always help a little, but give yourself time to grieve xx

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  7. Sorry for the delay in sending my blocks - they looked so pretty on my design wall, I didn't want to part with them! They went on monday though

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  8. Sorry for your loss, cake looks good!

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  9. So sorry Susan. Quilting therapy and cake are a good idea. Sending hugs xxxx

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  10. Sorry to hear you've lost another friend to this disease. It's such a shame that cake can't cure everything!! Hugs to you xx

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  11. Big hugs coming your way. Life is sh1t at times. Sewing, cake, beauty and friends will help ease the pain x

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  12. Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Give your girls a big hug, eat cake and quilt on. Your hexies look cute btw.

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  13. C sucks big time. Cinnamon cake however, is amazing. loves xxxxx

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  14. Sorry to hear that, Susan. Thinking of you.

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  15. Im so sorry to hear about your friend. You've had more than you share of loss this year . Thinking of you and hoping the sun keeps shining in your world.

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  16. Hugs. x Beautiful hexies, by the way. x

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  17. I'm so sorry to hear your news. Take care xxxxx

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  18. So sorry for your loss Susan xx

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  19. Sorry for your loss. I too have a dream house nearby and I walk the dogs past it every evening. I can wish too!

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