I have been working (slowly) on putting Granny Square blocks together this past week. All the edges I'm joining are bias, so it's a bit of a challenge to get all those little points to meet. I've pulled out lots of seams, which is one reason the work is going slowly.
I'm feeling sad today and will likely not get much sewing done. Last night, a lifelong friend, Julie, suffered a massive heart attack and is now in critical condition. Another friend, Dennis, a wonderful young man with a beautiful wife and two young boys, was called home last night after being ill for many months. He and his wife were devoted to each other and to their family. I feel such grief for them.
Good times. My friend Julie (second from right) with some of our high school reunion group enjoying lunch together. Get well, my friend.
Dennis and Victoria
Well but the sun is shining and I have furbies for comfort. I think I'll spend the rest of the day in prayer for my friends and their families, and making something good to eat for Jesse, who is enjoying an off day.
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On 01/14/2014, Linda Volz said ...
Hi Susan -
Lifting your friend Julie, her family and friends up in prayer right now for healing and spiritual comfort and also praying for the family of Dennis. Our God who had the power to create all life, has the power to heal and sustain life and also raise us to new life with him.
I hope you get good news about Julie and you will feel a bit more cheery very soon.
Hug them purty cats for me. Love them!
Linda
On 01/14/2014, Sue, the Florida Farm Girl said ...
Susan, I'm so sorry to hear of the sadness. I'm hoping that healing and grace will be all around.
Your quilt top is already gorgeous and will only be more so as it goes along. Good job.
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On 01/14/2014, Barbara Anne said ...
Oh Susan!
Prayers have begun for Julie's recovery, for her family, and for Dennis' family, and for the friends of all. May the love of God and His peace surround and comfort all of them and you.
Your Granny Squares quilt is beautiful so just enjoy the process and don't sweat the matching of points unless that is really important to you. A friend told me that sewing (threadless) backwards will restore a stretched bias edge. Perhaps that suggestion will help. Hope so!
Big hugs to you!
On 01/14/2014, Sandy said ...
So sorry for all the sadness in your life. Dennis looks like a great guy and he is so young. There are so many people suffering right now and it's heartbreaking. Praying for all of you.
A tip for the bias edge sewing. Cut some strips of tissue paper, the kind you use in gifts, and place them under your seam. Use tiny stitches and it removes very easily and keeps the stretch under control. I've found it works very well.
Enjoy the comfort of your furbabies. Hopefully, the week will get better for you and your friends.
On 01/15/2014, Jed said ...
Hey Aunt Susan - Many prayers for your friends and their families. Love you - Jed
On 01/15/2014, Mary Saxon said ...
Susan, I'm so sorry about your friend's' death and massive coronary. That is enough to make anyone want to spend the day grieving and praying.
On another note, I LOVE your granny squares put together in the quilt! Sooo good looking! Inspires me to finish mine!
On 01/15/2014, Bonnie said ...
Prayers for you and your friends from snowy Minnesota.
On 01/15/2014, Jackie said ...
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your one friend and your other friend's illness. I'll be thinking of you.
On 01/15/2014, Jan said ...
Hi, Susan,
So sorry to hear of all the sadness surrounding you. Nothing is better than having a friend who is loving you & praying for you in times like these. Praying with you & for you.
Jan
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