tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post773545702119920017..comments2024-01-03T20:00:28.545-08:00Comments on ...One Saylor's Log: Patchwork 9.11.2012Gracie Saylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09499163425742659172noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-41495449281047580472012-09-18T00:43:19.706-07:002012-09-18T00:43:19.706-07:00Oh my goodness, Gracie! I am in awe of your ancest...Oh my goodness, Gracie! I am in awe of your ancestral heritage. It's so lovely to have gifts from those who came before us living on with us. And your drawing sounds like such a great tribute! That is such a beautiful way to express thanks for our enjoyed freedoms on that day! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-68282317014785804082012-09-16T12:04:18.612-07:002012-09-16T12:04:18.612-07:00Lovely post - especially the blue glass that the s...Lovely post - especially the blue glass that the sun is shining through.<br /><br />I agree it's fascinating how handcrafts have had a resurgence. So many quilts have been made to honour victims of AIDS, 9/11, other tragedies. I think it's because stitching is an act of love. That sounds very corny but I think it's true!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-21839064983100828152012-09-12T16:55:10.384-07:002012-09-12T16:55:10.384-07:00Stephanie, thank you for visiting and I do hope yo...Stephanie, thank you for visiting and I do hope you will come often and let me get to know you, too. I am glad you found your visit encouraging. Your comment encourages me. :)Gracie Saylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499163425742659172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-51927182876503333972012-09-12T14:34:48.475-07:002012-09-12T14:34:48.475-07:00Hello Gracie the quilt is beautiful and I love the...Hello Gracie the quilt is beautiful and I love the light streaming through your window. My thoughts yesterday turned to that dreadful day - it is still so hard to understand the depths that man will go to to destroy others. <br />There has been a lot of research into stitching/knitting and it's benefits. I started my knitting group as a result of joining a Forum called Stitchlinks. If you google stitchlinks you should be able to read more about the research and results of that research. <br />In my knitting group are several ladies who have had some difficult times/experiences. Thay have told me how the group and knitting itself has helped them. I can truly say as well that I have noticed the difference in them. Take care Anne xAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13307995588444416450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-18867088224229521812012-09-12T10:54:45.002-07:002012-09-12T10:54:45.002-07:00Hello! This is my first visit to your blog. I si...Hello! This is my first visit to your blog. I simply wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed this post: warmth and inspiration and a general joie de vivre which is quite contageous. Thank you.<br /><br />Warmest wishes,<br /><br />Stephaniemillefeuilleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608950213999238191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-82859944057043462572012-09-12T09:50:27.719-07:002012-09-12T09:50:27.719-07:00Personally I think it makes sense to have a workin...Personally I think it makes sense to have a working knowledge of these crafts and to pass them on, there are no guarantees in life that we will all be able to continue with the relative affluence of 'Mass Produced' that our Grandparents would not believe. I agree with Teresa also...it is the perfect antidote to the way we live and the way things are produced. There may be a time where these skills are as essential as they were not so long ago. xxxIntheskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872933009509406305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-87420914315492340432012-09-12T03:26:19.659-07:002012-09-12T03:26:19.659-07:00Beautiful quilt Gracie, and I loved that book. It...Beautiful quilt Gracie, and I loved that book. It is true we turn to simple items of comfort in difficult times.<br />Hugs,<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-80816195176358820372012-09-12T03:09:37.185-07:002012-09-12T03:09:37.185-07:00Oh my, your quilt is gorgeous and your room looks ...Oh my, your quilt is gorgeous and your room looks like a lovely haven :)<br />I agree with Kris (above), and think that hand made work brings a sense of calm to the maker x x xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-76544881505859888912012-09-11T20:01:20.919-07:002012-09-11T20:01:20.919-07:00I love the quilt your Mama, or Grandma made!! So ...I love the quilt your Mama, or Grandma made!! So pretty. Love all of the pieces of blue glass in the window.<br />I think hand work of any kind, brings about a sense of calm. <br />: ) XO KrisKrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15578853096888320012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-24618896622971396262012-09-11T19:49:50.460-07:002012-09-11T19:49:50.460-07:00I feel the same way. My whole being seems to go &...I feel the same way. My whole being seems to go "ahhh" when I'm knitting and crocheting. So happy to celebrate your one year anniversary with you! Congratulations.Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-44681465243380333852012-09-11T18:09:37.555-07:002012-09-11T18:09:37.555-07:00I agree and my heart doctor would too. after knitt...I agree and my heart doctor would too. after knitting or crocheting my poor old (always high) bp lowers :) Love the quilt! I have been wanting to make one I just have not found my get to it fairy LOL.Criossahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484741222292147838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-20395083874878318732012-09-11T16:58:55.942-07:002012-09-11T16:58:55.942-07:00I actually believe that our knitting and crochetin...I actually believe that our knitting and crocheting and crafting is an antidote to modern technology and the speed at which we live now. It lets us slow down and lose ourselves in the creation of something useful - which makes US feel useful. I look forward to us getting together soon!<br />((hugs)), Teresa :-) Teresa Kasnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06228404538876664577noreply@blogger.com