The “Maker” trend has been growing and
extending from older to younger generations for many years now. The idea of
making something special for a loved one, instead of buying a plastic
manufactured gift, has been gaining traction as we all think about the non-sustainability
of giving more stuff to people who already have too much stuff. However the
value of a one-of-a-kind handmade gift …is becoming more precious than ever.
The busy noisy world of holiday retail stands in stark contrast to the beauty
of a Full Moon shining on a silent snowy winter landscape. More and more we
find ourselves drawn to home…to stitch, to cook, to spend time with our loved
ones. Is there anything more cherished than a cold snowy day spent indoors with
our fabric, needle and thread, anticipating the joy our gift will bring?
When we bring a Christmas tree into our home, and the house fills with the
fragrance of evergreen, we find ourselves longing to breathe in the
intersection between the Natural World and our busy human holiday world. The
holiday season is filled with these intersections…poinsettias for the table,
snowflakes on our eyelashes, winter birds twittering at our birdfeeder, the
sound of migrating geese overhead, and of course the Nature-themes that we love
in our quilt fabrics!
The bald eagles are migrating through our area this week. We had 2 of them
circling over our house today, and I saw a 3rd one perched on a telephone pole
near a busy intersection. When I see them, I stop and pull over, and savor the
moment. This is a gift that Nature gives to us freely, just as we give our
handmade gifts to our friends and family. As we finish putting our loving
stitches in our holiday projects, we experience a full heart and
remember…that it is more sacred to give than to receive. Quilters know the
blessing of a generous heart. We know our love will keep on giving through our
quilts, long after our needles are put away.
sharing your Passion for Fabric…
Luana and Paul
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eQuilter Classroom:
March 6-8 – MJ
Kinman – ‘Unicorn Rainbow’ & ‘Elizabeth
Diamond‘ Gemstone
Workshop
April 13-15 2020 – Susan Carlson
June 1-5 2020 – Paula
Nadelstern
Luana’s Travel Calendar:
Jan 24-29, 2020 – Tokyo Quilt Festival – 1 day with Lisa Walton’s Japan Tour
Feb 19-22 – QuiltCon in Austin TX
Mar 18-27 – Wilderness Congress – Jaipur India
July 29 – Aug 2 – “Love Your Mother” Gallery in Birmingham UK
