and this is the reason why

Monday, November 30, 2009

all the pretty flowers

flowers came today. with a dear friend.
it made my heart warm.
thanks cath.

{image: saipua}

how to let go. and let him get on with it.
how to know when to stop. lecturing. and start. talking.
how to listen. connect.
how to let him make his bed. and lie in it.
my son. he's growing up.
he's nearly 17. he's nearly 6 foot. though today he looked like he'd grown again. must get the tape measure out.
and yet. i love the way he still finds the time. for hugs.
never too old. for hugs.

{image: deviantart. by yasmins}

Sunday, November 29, 2009

rock of ages

nothing in my hand I bring.
simply to the cross I cling.
naked. come to thee for dress.
helpless. look to thee for grace.
foul. I to the fountain fly.
wash me. Savior. or I die.

{words: Augustus M. Toplady, 1740-1778}

{image}: brightstar

patchwork and toast

one of my new loves is patchwork. thanks to kels. kels told me constantly i could do it. and eventually I did (my new years resolution). with lots of help and patience from the girls. the norfolk quilters. that's what we called ourselves. a small group of us would sit. and quilt. and sip some wine. and laugh. alot. drink tea. and eat chocolate. and french crepes with lemon. and sugar. and occasionally ice-cream. kels knows crepes are my favourite. such a good friend. a rock in my life.

and i've now made 3 quilts. and have started my 4th. love vintage fabrics. and amy butler. am loving this quilt from toast u.k. flanelette patchwork. yum. and below are some lovely fabric swatches from amy butler. works of art really.