Why I quilted this year

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Michelle in Nevada

Comforting cyberhugs. Linda PATCHogue, NY Queen of Boxtops

Bonnie, I agree. Quilting is so many things. Sometimes I quilt for comfort, sometimes to comfort. Sometimes I'm truly inspired and sometimes it's just plodding on because of the needs. Know in your heart that the preemie quilts contributed to Newborns in Need in honor and memory of your son are hugging sweet little ones who need lots of love just to survive; and know too that we hold you close in our hearts and prayers. There just is no grief and pain harder than the ones you are bearing. Polly

{{{Hugs}}} to you Bonnie. I can't imagine how you've made it through.

{{{{{ Bonnie}}}}} i sure do admire how you've managed with a double whammy of a year. who knew a person could go thru so much tp. j.

"Bonnie NJ" wrote ... This has been a trying year for me. First my son's death this spring and then my mother's death this fall. Quilting gave me something to occupy my mind. For the most part it did a very good job. Having something to focus on while my hands were busy helped so much. At times I sewed with tears streaming down my face, but I continued to sew and completed quite a few quilts. The tears still come but less all the time. I truly think that sewing got me through this year, I don't know how I would have stumbled though without quilting and friends.

What you've written is so very true for me. The year of my dad's illness, and all the surgeries I had that year, then he passed away, and through all of that, I had this log cabin going. I didn't get to work on it much, but it's what I would look forward to. If I got a whole evening, I'd think, "I can work on my quilt." And for a few hours, I was lost in the colors, matching seams. I was making decisions about the quilt, instead of making decisions about Dad's declining state. I had complete control over the outcome of that quilt, where I had none over the rest of my life. I could spend the time doing nothing but thinking and working things out in my head while I quilted. Or I could put on music, and let my mind become a total blank and become lost in what I was doing. That quilt saved my sanity, along with friends. I understand completely, and believe with all my heart what you just said about quilting getting you through it. The love of quilting is a gift. Maybe that's the purpose of the gift. Whether I never do more than turn out mediocrequilts, that's not the point at all. Thanks for your very thoughtful post.

Sherry

Sherry

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You've been through the mill, Bonnie. Well done for all you have accomplished, in spite of your grief. Finding something you could concentrate on, in a little world of its own, helped I'm sure. So much sorrow will not easily be surmounted. I truly hope you will find more peace next year. . In message , Bonnie NJ writes

Bonnie, I can sympathise. I'm having one of those years, too and being able to sew and quilt a little was really a blessing and a important part of my healing process.

I agree 100% - thank goodness for quilting and friends. They help us get through the dark times.

-Irene

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amy in CNY

Bonnie: Keep stitching and take good care of yourself, especially in this holiday season. It will be a difficult tome, but know you are in my prayers. Hugs, Pat in Virginia

Bonnie: Keep stitching and take good care of yourself, especially in this holiday season. It will be a difficult tome, but know you are in my prayers. Hugs, Pat in Virginia

Bonnie: Keep stitching and take good care of yourself, especially in this holiday season. It will be a difficult tome, but know you are in my prayers. Hugs, Pat in Virginia

Bonnie: Keep stitching and take good care of yourself, especially in this holiday season. It will be a difficult tome, but know you are in my prayers. Hugs, Pat in Virginia

Bonnie: Keep stitching and take good care of yourself, especially in this holiday season. It will be a difficult tome, but know you are in my prayers. Hugs, Pat in Virginia