While in Janesville last month I met a delightful young woman and her grandmother. As I remember the story, Aria wanted to make a fabric book, and her grandmother was more than happy to help her. She wrote her story and then the stitching began.
During show and tell at the meeting her grandmother Char got up and told us about Aria, and that her book had won two ribbons at a local quilt show. Then… Aria read her book to us all. What a special experience! I was thrilled when she agreed to let me share it with all of you.
While reading she told us with a smirky smile that the the fact that her grandma Char taught her to sew, and she has a cat named Gizmo, had nothing to do with the story. Sew – here’s my favorite photo of the evening ~ Char and Aria together with her book!
I’m quite sure you’re all glad you read my post this week 😁! Thanks again Aria and Char! We can’t wait to see what you come up with next!
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Also…
In the Mariners Compass class the next day Cindy showed me some compasses she found on a free table at their guild and asked me what she should do with them.
WOW! They’re gorgeous! I suggested she make miniature compasses to place in the center of each ~ and she gave me a look I’m sure you all can imagine 🤣. I’m still noodling on it. Any suggestions???
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And one more thing…
Last week I was once again invited to hang my quilts at a local business for the Watertown Arts Council’s Art Walk on Tuesday May 28th. Mike helped me hang the quilts in the Main Street windows at Hafemeister’s Funeral Home on the 27th,
so I didn’t have photos to share until this week. It’s a lovely display space, but the etched windows aren’t great when it comes to taking photographs of what’s inside.
The quilts will be up until Tuesday of this week, so please stop by for a look if you’re in the area.
Stacie Wegner says
Prayers for your parents.
Love your post-as usual.
judy raddatz says
Lovely post as usual. Wonderful bond for the two. So happy you get to share your work
Lori says
Chris, I’m praying for your parents & decisions that must be made! Thank you for the wonderful post!
Eileen Diercks says
Praying for your parents and your family as you make decisions in the coming days. Thank you for all of the wonderful posts that you send each week.
Doris Rindfleisch says
Cute story! Yes, sewing/quilting and a pet can be great “therapy.”
Having gone through the aging parents scenario, my prayers are with you for navigating all that. It is so difficult. Know that with the faith you have in the Lord Jesus, you will someday be able to look back at all His guidance and timing, but we often don’t see the big picture when we’re in the thick of it. Praying especially for your strength, as it can demand much energy, especially mentally and emotionally.
Caroline says
Thank you for sharing Aria and Char story. It warms my heart that our favorite things can be shared and past down.
WANDA KRUGER says
I loved Aria’s storybook.
Prayers for you and your parents. This is not easy.
Kim Holt says
Hi Chris,
I am praying for you and your Mom and Dad. God will give you the right answers for what the next step will be in their care. God is Good.
Brenda Wathier says
I’m sending you many prayers!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I can truly understand, but, my husband and I are on the side that our children want to move us closer to them. As I’m my husband caregiver (he’s 88)-I know it’s for the best.
I enjoyed very much the story book!