Happy New Year!
Love the new job, although it is kicking my butt. I am getting too old to learn new things LOL. I started this post on December 23rd and here we are January 13th. Jeez, where does time go? My intent was to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and then the battery on my laptop died and here we are.
Below is the Holiday display (Just took down) that I was going to show you all
Progress…
Sort of an odd-looking block. I made it from my sister Kellie’s clothes. I have been looking at the bags of clothes I have that were hers and could not bear cut into them.
I finally did it. I have four bags and just opened one. My intent is to make these blocks highlighting something that I remember her wearing. I hope to put notes in the jeans pockets for my niece and nephew.
Still very hard. I actually kept a shirt for myself. I like to wear it because it is hers. I think these quilts will take a long time to complete. I will get there.
I miss you all.
Happy Sewing
Happy Quilting
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The Christmas decorations are so pretty Lori ! You will catch up just like me! Our 2020 is not as we had planned, but we are getting there1. Hugs.
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Thanks Nanette!
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So good to hear from you again. I love what you’re doing with your sister’s clothes.
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Thank you. It feels good to be back!
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A difficult project, emotionally, but it will be very satisfying, I’m sure.
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I agree.
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I’ve missed you Lori! So glad to hear you love your new job! I wish you the very best for 2020, you deserve a grand, spectacular wonderful year!
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Thank you Kathy!
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Hi Lori! Happy New Year to you as well. Gosh, I just adore your village. I didn’t put mine up this year for the first time in ages and I missed it. The newly one baby girl is just too inquisitive and it would have been right at her level, so I skipped the train and village. The Obedience Training and Shelter are so cool, and your quilt shop looks like we should pop in for some new fabrics. How wonderful that you are loving your new job. I don’t believe you – I think you are loving learning something new as well! I can’t even imagine cutting up your sister’s clothes yet. I would be crying my eyes out just looking at one item in the bag. You just be kind to yourself and take your time. There’s no rush! That jean pocket block is so darn cute – and what a cute idea to tuck a note in the pocket. {{Hugs}} a bunch for you – I missed you! ~smile~ Roseanne
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Thanks so much Roseanne. I cried at every cut, and I dont think that will ever stop. I just want her kids to have something to hold on to.
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Strength with this project of “cutting into” your sister’s clothes. It is a brave and worthwhile thing to do.
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Thank you
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What a awesome quilt project you have undertaken with your sisters clothing. I must add, I think it will be an incredibly healing journey for you and an amazing legacy for your niece and nephew. A true heirloom! Let the tears flow 🙂 That is some Christmas village you have – show stopper! Glad to read you’re enjoying the new job too. Here’s to a wonderful new year ~ Sharon
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Happy New Year, nice to see you in the blogging world. Amazing what you are doing with your sister’s clothes. Your holiday display was lovely.
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Thanks. Think of you often. Hoping all is well.
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It is okay, you know how loss is and you take one day at a time. 🙂
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That is all you can do. I wish only the best for you.
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I love the idea of this quilt. One day at a time. Happy 2020!
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Thanks Joanne!
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