Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Yummy
A few days ago Joel was playing upstairs. Things became too quiet, if you know what I mean, so I went to investigate. Joel was in the spare bedroom with the door closed. Somewhere he'd found a tube of lipstick, and was happily eating it. (It was my favorite one, too!) There was lipstick on Joel's face and down his shirt. He'd smeared some on the walls, and the bedspread. There were lipstick handprints all over the couch cover. I had to laugh even though I wanted to paddle his bum. Anyone know how to remove lipstick stains?
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Valuables
We have a quilt on our bed which was crafted for us by members of Brandon's family. The idea for making it originally came from Grandma Sanderson. She bought some fabric for this quilt as a wedding gift when Brandon and I were married in 2006, and Jane and Lauren agreed to make the patches. However, life got busy, and after a bit was completed, the project was put aside. A few months ago Aunt Bonnie decided it was time to finish it.
When Bonnie takes on a project, it gets done! Brandon's mom added more fabric to complement that chosen by Grandma Sanderson three years ago. The girls completed the embroidery and applique on the patches. Bonnie pieced the top together, and Grandma Call did most of the stitching, though everyone helped a little. The result is absolutely beautiful.
When the quilt was finished, they took it to show to Grandma Sanderson, who hadn't been able to help because of her failing health. She passed away on March 9th at the age of 91. We were all glad that she was able to see the wonderful outcome of her idea.
I treasure this quilt. Not only is it beautifully made and suited to our quirky tastes, (my photos don't do it justice) but it represents the gift of time and talent from six incredible women. I love that this is a remembrance of Grandma Sanderson, who is no longer with us. I love the tiny, even stitches of Grandma Call, who is herself in her 90's, and may not be with us much longer either.
I almost want to put the quilt away where it will not be used in order to keep it from being dirtied or damaged in any way. I decided I'm not going to do this, though, because I feel a twinge of happiness every time I walk past my bed and see this quilt spread there. I feel comfort beyond mere physical warmth any time I snuggle underneath it. I count this quilt among the most valuable things we have. Why is it that some things decrease in value if they are used, but others just get more and more valuable?
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When Bonnie takes on a project, it gets done! Brandon's mom added more fabric to complement that chosen by Grandma Sanderson three years ago. The girls completed the embroidery and applique on the patches. Bonnie pieced the top together, and Grandma Call did most of the stitching, though everyone helped a little. The result is absolutely beautiful.
When the quilt was finished, they took it to show to Grandma Sanderson, who hadn't been able to help because of her failing health. She passed away on March 9th at the age of 91. We were all glad that she was able to see the wonderful outcome of her idea.
I treasure this quilt. Not only is it beautifully made and suited to our quirky tastes, (my photos don't do it justice) but it represents the gift of time and talent from six incredible women. I love that this is a remembrance of Grandma Sanderson, who is no longer with us. I love the tiny, even stitches of Grandma Call, who is herself in her 90's, and may not be with us much longer either.
I almost want to put the quilt away where it will not be used in order to keep it from being dirtied or damaged in any way. I decided I'm not going to do this, though, because I feel a twinge of happiness every time I walk past my bed and see this quilt spread there. I feel comfort beyond mere physical warmth any time I snuggle underneath it. I count this quilt among the most valuable things we have. Why is it that some things decrease in value if they are used, but others just get more and more valuable?
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