Gathering
To gather with friends is a simple, rich experience and, when women gather to stitch, it is particularly special. Last week began with two days with my dear friends, Judy and Margi at Penny’s house in Granville Ferry, Nova Scotia… always a treasured and affirming time.
We stitched and sipped wine in the studio surrounded by quilts and cloth and books… always books. We read each other quotes and talked of hopes and plans.We talked about the meditative aspect of quilting. Margi commented that the hand stitch is like a “physical mantra”. I like that.
The stitched pieces here were made by Judy. You can read more about her work on her popular blog, Judy’s Journal. Also check our Penny’s blog, Tanglewood Threads.
I had to leave our gathering two days early to attend the birth of my first grandchild named Scarlett. A rich week indeed – my soul if full.
HI Val
Thank you for sharing my work on your blog.
Yes, we had a most nurturing time together last week. We missed you very much when you left early – but it was also so exciting to be so close to the miracle of new life.
Congratulations on your new grand child. xo
Hi Val,
What a lovely post…to spend time with soul sisters and become a grandma. I love the links you gave, know Judy’s work, but anxious to explore Margi’s website…so bright and charming. Circles are certainly an appropriate metaphor for this post.
Hi Roxanne, thanks so much for writing. I love your work and the Migration series is so interesting. kind wishes, Val
Hi Judy, so wonderful to spend time with you last week. Our new granddaughter is so precious. Her name is Scarlett.
Lovely post, Val. Still feeling nourished from our ‘gathering’ (like that word).
Your warm hospitality is such a treat. Thanks for creating the space for us to be there together. Love Val