Square Six
I am now 2/3 of the way through my log cabin baby blanket project. 6 squares finished, 3 to go. I was able to get through these 6 squares on the first three skeins of yarn that I used, which means I have nothing to worry about when it comes to having enough yarn for the last three squares. A lot of leftovers may encourage me to come up with a more elaborate border. Or someone may get an interesting pair of winter socks.
Working on the baby blanket is a very pleasant thing right now. A reminder that life ends, but new life begins as well.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to leave a comment on yesterday's post. It means a great deal to me and John also appreciated your kind words and thoughts. There's some really kind people who read your blog, he said. I couldn't agree more.
Happy V-Day to those of you who celebrate.. and even if you don't I wish you a very good Wednesday.
The emerging beauty of your squares takes my breath away. Here, here to pleasant things!
When Mark's Grandfather died I took our 4 month old son, Jake, to the funeral, he was still nursing. It was amazing the comfort friends and family took from the presence of a baby. My thoughts are with you & John today.
I mostly lurk here, but coming out to say how much I appreciate yesterday's post. Both my parents are gone now and I am grasping at those connections that seemed not so important to me before. Here's to the new life that beautiful blanket represents. I hope it gives a little solace to you and your husband.
I read your blog a couple of times a week, and I just read about your's and your husband's loss. I am so sorry. Reading your incredible words in yesterday's post was a wonderful indication of the deep love that exists in this world. I wish you and your husband the best in getting through this difficult time.
Happy Valentines Day, Theresa and John. I hope you can both find time to be together and enjoy that you have each other and that life can be wonderful while you have it.
Good colour choices for the blanket
I love your log cabin blanket, particularly those colours. I also read your posting about the death of your father-in-law and your presence and participation in the funeral. Your description gave such a clear picture. Sympathies to you both.
A regular lurker, coming out to wish you and your husband well during this tough time. While I'm not convinced that the passage of time heals all wounds, it vertainly does help and it will get better. As you reference, such sad events also remind us to apprieciate all we have. Take care.
Blessings to you and your family. When my mother-in-law passed away, I finished a quilt she started. It seemed like the right thing to do--to create in the face of un-creation.
The blanket is really coming along nicely. Looks like a soothing project.