Reflections on the presence of hope and the promise of spring, during the cold and dark of winter. Symbolizes that a thread of hope can also be found within our own personal lives, no matter what the circumstance. God’s Presence remains with us – regardless.
A Quilt Corner Tale… the story behind the design and stitching of a quilt depicting the South Transept of Arbroath Abbey. In tribute… and to honor… the famous Declaration of Arbroath. This recognized Scotland as an independent nation and Robert the Bruce as her lawful king.
A reflection on the need to ‘lie fallow’ after a busy Holiday Season… or following a hectic schedule. Providing rest and refreshment for both the soul, as well as the body. In the long run, it allows us to be more productive… and we are the better and healthier for it!
A poem on the Star of Bethlehem; how its light shines upon us at this holy time of year. God’s enduring and comforting Presence is always with us – be it a bright star in the sky… or the flickering flame on a Menorah. He walks it with us regardless.
A Quilt Corner Tale… the story of how a simple design can bloom and blossom with just a change of color. The Madonna and Child – one design presented in varying shades of fabric gives three different quilts. Offering a whole new way of imaging the traditional!
A meditation on how the Holidays as we know and celebrate them, were once considered Holy Days. The importance of tuning out the commercial ideal; and discovering for ourselves what this time of thanks and joy mean for us as individuals.
Remembering those friends and family now passed. And so… we celebrate All Saint’s Day and the Celtic Samhuinn. For one short space of time they walk with us yet again – in memory. Thoughts of their loving presence lighten our hearts as the year darkens into winter… and there is comfort to be had in this.
Sharing the artist’s reasoning for making a quilt of the ancient historical Abbey at Arbroath. How does a quilter choose a topic and design? And why this particular one? Read on to find out the answers.
Take the ‘best of here and now’, wrote poet J.G. Whittier. Reflecting how our lives are like a tapestry. The changing seasons weaving a a colorful design, showing the pattern of our lives for all to see and share.
Wordsworth wrote, “The world is too much with us.” As Autumn with its colorful foliage dots the landscape, we are reminded that it’s okay to take a step back from the hectic pace of life, the better to refresh our hearts and souls.
A Quilt Corner Tale… the story behind the design and stitching of the Four Evangelists. Based on the illuminated Celtic manuscript of the Lindisfarne Gospels. Follow along, step-by-step as the artist takes you behind the how, and reasoning behind the making of this striking and unusual quilt.
August is the height of summer. Yet in nature it is the beginning of autumn… Lammas-tide. The harvests are being brought in, as we prepare for winter’s cold. This is a crossroads in time – space between the seasons. Jeremiah 6:16 reminds us to stand at this crossroads and look for the good way. It is there we discover God’s presence… regardless of season..
Join the journey as I write my own
“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?