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Quilt Corner Tales

An Abundant Life

A lovely quilt with significant meaning. It shows Christ as a Shepherd with his flock. And depicts the promise of abundant life with a variety of colorful fruits. An unusual piece – set on the diagonal with the biblical Rose of Sharon at the top. A verse from Revelations, where it states that God will wipe away every tear, is shown at the bottom corner. This is a unique piece of work with a very reassuring message of comfort.

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Stack of stones in calm water with evening sun at sunrise
Hope and Encouragement

Read the Signs…

Life’s journey takes many twists and turns. We meet with stumbling blocks which can turn into stepping stones. Yet sometimes they are way-markers pointing us in a different direction, towards a better and more productive life. A path which is uniquely our own!

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Festive background of silver, gold and blue with sparkling snowflakes
Poetry: Rhythm in Words

2025 – A New Year

A lovely verse on the hope and promises of a New Year. The joys, the challenges… and how God provides and walks it with us.

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A quilted rendition of the Tree of Life done in Celtic themes.
Holiday Celebrations

The Tree of Life

A quilted rendition of the archetypical Tree of Life. This reflects the artist’s Celtic heritage. It includes both the Ogham and Runic Alphabets. The Green Man is also depicted. The piece is scattered with various forms of wildlife for added interest and effect.

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Harvest scene of pumpkins and gourds against a filtered hazy background of light.
Giving Thanks

Thanks

Giving thanks for little, everyday things can lift our spirits and offer a sense of joy. This joy comes from within us, and cannot be taken away… no matter how troubled the world around us may be. For it is a gift of God.

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Colorful autumn leaves decorate a beautiful nature bokeh background with foliage on the forest ground, wide panorama format
Hope and Encouragement

Letting Go…

All Saint’s Day and the Celtic Samhuinn tradition are when we take time out from our busy lives and remember loved ones now gone. A reflection on both the difficulty – and the wisdom – of letting go. Filling the void of grief is a challenge, but… there is comfort for those who mourn. And also – encouragement.

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Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park in Maine
Seasons of Nature

Together

Meditation on togetherness. How nature promotes harmony and balance. This is especially evident come Autumn when the leaves turn color. We too can work and live in harmony and balance. How important and beneficial togetherness can be.

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Landscape quilt of mountain and stream
Quilt Corner Tales

Suilven… and Healing

How the fractured landscape quilt Suilven was created. A unique rock formation in the northwest of Scotland. The author gives step-by step detail complete with photographs, and ties it to healing from the passing of her father. A fascinating insight into the nature of grief and how to heal from loss.

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Dewdrop balanced on the tip of a flower petal
Hope and Encouragement

Whatsoever…

Feeling overwhelmed by life and current events? This meditation on the words of the Apostle Paul focuses the mind on the good and positive. Uplifting both heart and spirit towards better times. Whatsoever is true and pleasing… admirable. Think of these and the Peace of God will be with you.

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Summer Solstice; the rising sun over a stone monolith
Seasons of Nature

Summer’s Solstice

Commentary on the Summer Solstice of June 21st. How yearning for good, striving after the positives of life can make a difference. Within yearning lies the power to change things for the better.

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Quilt depicting a central triskele design, surrounded by various plants and flowers
Quilt Corner Tales

Celtic Nature… the Druid’s Quilt

A quilt based on the nature of ancient Celtic lore. It features a variety of commonplace trees and plants. Each of which have their own place in Celtic and Druidic traditions. An enlightening glimpse into a world long forgotten.

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Mist rising off the river bank
Poetry: Rhythm in Words

The Challenge…

Memorial Day poem written near Forli, Italy in April 1944 when the author served with the 8th British Commander Brigade. It asks us not to forget those who serve and made the ultimate sacrifice.

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"How-to-Manual?"

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“How-to”
Sharing random thoughts and musings on spirituality, faith and friendship…
the questions of life, the challenges… and yes, even the frustrations…
sprinkled with a dash of hope
and encouragement.
Words and quilts express it best
filling my journal with colour.
So… how do you ‘muse your life?

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