I read a beautiful thing this past week on the blog The Irish Aesthete. Click the link to read the short post in its entirety (and enjoy the accompanying photos of gorgeous garden paths), but the essence of it was this:
"...For all its failings and foibles, the human spirit is
resilient. So too is the urge, the need to create beauty, even in the midst of
turmoil and disorder. The determination of previous generations to overcome
adversity, and to find the beautiful in the midst of
ugliness can serve as our own inspiration."
Yes. Let's continue creating in our own unique, expressive, beautiful ways. Finding inspiration, starting conversation.
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In addition to the Quilty 365 daily circle project (which I admittedly do not do daily, but often 3, 5, or 10 at a time), I put together this little half-square triangle piece from the leftover cut-off corners of the Precious Gems quilt top.
This piece is only about 36 inches square, so I'm thinking of adding borders or some such thing to bring it to a size I can use as a backing for that quilt top.
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Other things I've been doing:
—Rearranging some things in the sewing space. I sew in the basement and share the space with the usual basement dwelling items of a non-sewing nature. I recently bought a few things at an office rummage sale, and I've swapped out an old desk and two old 2-drawer filing cabinets for a 4-drawer cabinet and a standing-height table for the computer. There's really a mishmash of stuff down there, and it's a constant work in process to organize, purge, and ponder use of the space. It'll never look like something out of House Beautiful, not even close, but I'm happy enough with recent improvements.
—Waking up at odd hours of the early morning and not being able to sleep...3:00 a.m., 4:30 a.m., 5:00 a.m. On the plus side, I got a photo of the Supermoon a couple hours before sunrise.
—Discovering new music. Like the latest release from Dawes, and The Muddy Magnolias. Whew, those girls can sing!
—Watching Versailles. Because I'm still not over the fact they killed off Athelstan on Vikings, and Versailles is easing my George Blagden withdrawals.
—Generally, just being grateful. For all of the above and more. For the mild fall weather (up until this weekend), perfect for walking. For homemade beef stew and apple crisp. For friends and kind people. For laughter and tears.
There is much to appreciate as we head into Thanksgiving, and every day. What comes to mind for you?
There is much to appreciate as we head into Thanksgiving, and every day. What comes to mind for you?
3 comments:
I'm continuing to process things, as well. Some days are better than others. However ANY day that I see my scraps in your creations is a good day!!
As usual, I am amused by your sundries! "Basement dwelling items!" LOL
How wonderful to research about your fil's war history! Best wishes with this! Happy Thanksgiving!
I have been feeling pretty bleak for several months now, but that quote has really hit the spot for me - time to get on with things now (thank you!) Funny coincidence, I have been thinking a lot recently about my grandad,who fought in the First War and my uncle, who flew in the Second. For me, this is a good time to revisit and remember the courage and fortitude people can display under almost impossible circumstances, and to derive hope for the present from that thought.
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