The 18th through the 20th of December was a fine early Christmas celebration at our house. The day afterwards, despite having gotten the flu shot (I try to be first in line, I am such a believer), I came down with a non-bacterial bug that lasted 2 1/2 weeks. Along with that enervating problem, bronchitis, I had pills for some minor double skin surgery and wounds to heal. I don't suppose I thought it was "the end," but when I finally got well, I was so overcome with gratitude that the entire world was Spring again. I loved and appreciated breathing, walking and looking...just being alive, often what is so easy to take for granted. Thus, I sewed in the
journal quilt, the black shade's being lifted on the short dark window of my life...a special memorable incident!
Wow, Linda, the creativity exhibited here is mind-blowing! It is clever, original, and beautiful too. As always, I am in awe.
ReplyDeleteThe little things really are the big things in life, n'est ce pas? I'm so glad you are well and creating again...but even when you are NOT well, you display a creative spirit. Stay well, though. --- I love your lively material.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect visual description of all that you went through. The window with the black shade being lifted is such an ideal way to tell your story. I love the material you used for the background - it's upbeat & full of beauty & life.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful journal quilt. It is such a relief to get well. We take good health foregranted until the bug strikes. Love your butterflies of spring! Spring seems so far away this January day.
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