I have this old deck of cards. There's nothing special about it--except that it's the deck with which my mama played solitaire during the last few years of her life. Almost every time I would go by to see her, she would be sitting at her dining table playing. She handled these cards so much, that I feel sure there's some of her left still clinging to them.
When my sisters and I divvied up Mama's treasures after she died in 2005, among the things I brought home was the deck of cards. I put it in the drawer of my china cabinet, thinking I might use the cards to make something someday. Well I'm thinking that day is about here.
Here's my plan. There are 52 cards in the deck, you know, and 52 weeks in the year 2008. So I'm challenging myself to alter one card a week for the entire year. I've thought about this for a while, but was hesitant to commit. Then Terri at Stegart encouraged me, and I made my decision. Terri has made one journal quilt a week for the entire year of 2007. If you haven't visited her blog and seen her journal quilts, I encourage you to do so. They're fantastic.
So I've said it, and blogged it. Now I have to get to work. I will choose a card at random each week in no particular order. My theme will be "Flowers" because Mama loved flowers so much.
Happy New Year everyone. Stay safe tonight..
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On 12/31/2007, Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio said ...
What a wonderful idea! I just love this! My mom passed away 3 years ago. She was also a quilter. She quilted me a Christmas Tree Skirt. Yesterday, when I was folding it up to store, I gave it a big hug, and just knew I was hugging my Mom.
Happt New Year!
Hugs,
Penny
On 12/31/2007, Nicole said ...
Happy New Year to you too Susan, and to Vann and Miss Sophie Belle. My grandma was a fierce card player too, and I believe she was actually buried with her favorite deck of cards, as well as with her favorite hand made quilt! I got her rosary, which was well handled by her, and I think I really do feel her "vibe" through them.
On 12/31/2007, Nicole said ...
Forgot to say your journal idea sounds very intriguing. Can't wait to see what you do.
On 12/31/2007, Debra Spincic said ...
Are you going to actually change one of the cards each week? or use it as inspiration? I would have a hard time using a card but maybe you can do it.
On 12/31/2007, Gayle said ...
Happy New Year! I think it is wonderful that you are using these cards for your challenge. I enjoyed catching up with your posts this evening.
On 01/01/2008, Deb said ...
Happy New Year, Susan! I can't quite fathom yet what exactly you are planning with the cards, but it's exciting to think about a weekly challenge that you will show us. I'm sure you will outdo yourself!
On 01/01/2008, Angelcat said ...
What a wonderful idea, I look forward to seeing your cards each week :)
On 01/01/2008, Terri said ...
Yay Susan! I'm so glad you decided to do the challenge. I am so looking forward to your weekly creation. I love flowers, so of course I think it's a fantastic subject.
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