I went a different way and came across another neighborhood shrine - it's closed - but, judging from this map, it looks like a good place to explore when things open up again.
Not productive on the quilting front but let's see,
1. More masks. Ya, I know, but these were to help a young Scout who is doing his Eagle project - organizing a delivery of 100's of masks for the U.S. military base at Iwakuni. He provided everything precut - it went fast. Yet another tutorial.
2. I mended.... a dishtowel. That's right. It's one of those utilitarian objects I want to make last. I gave it to my Grandma years ago after a trip to London. When she died, I found it in her sewing room with a note attached "from Cynthia - make into an apron" - so sweet.
Kazuko K, if you are reading this, thank you for the gifted soft blue fabric - very sturdy and perfect for such a mend:
3. And, I'm just doing the tedious somewhat mindful task of cutting small scraps into usable shapes....
For no particular reason, 1 1/2 inch logs, 3 1/2" squares, and 2" squares. My brain feels too foggy to decide on a new project.... but I'm getting closer. It sort of bugs me that I have scraps across several "genres" all mixed together. I don't know what that says about my brain, ha ha.
Kaela posted a bunch of pregnancy photos on social media and I've looked at them 1000 times. It is a wonderful feeling, anticipating my first grandchild, and seeing these young parents-to-be so happy.
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xo
Cynthia
Mask making is endless, isn't it? :)
ReplyDeleteSweet memories of your grandma associated with that towel. I can see why you want to keep it and use it as long as you can.
Ha ha--I don't like to mix my scrap "genres", either. What does that say about us?
Sweet photos of the happy parents-to-be. :)
Are you reading anything good? I find reading, sewing, painting, and spring cleaning is the best way to pass the time. I have stopped so much baking, getting on with the weight. Walk in the forest every other day. You will soon be a new grandmother. That is the best. Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous pictures of your daughter and her husband. It must be so hard for you to have to wait to see that new baby. Both of my sisters have had new grandchildren this month and cannot visit. So difficult! I love that you mended your special dish towel. And cutting scraps into usable pieces is just the mindless kind of thing we all need to be doing right now. Stay safe and healthy!
ReplyDeleteI've got a pretty hefty pile of scraps to start trimming up--seems like an endless task. I also went through a "what to do" phase but now I am on a crazy train of starting new projects. I'm sure the anticipation of your first grandchild helps get through these strange days--what a wonderful thing to look forward to!
ReplyDeleteSo very much appreciate how your stream of consciousness post today mirrors so many of our musings... separation from family during these times is the hardest - your daughter and son-in-laws' smiles are beautiful - I know you are all filled with love and great anticipation for this baby! Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteI love the fact that you're mending your grandma's dish towel. It has the perfect look of a well used and loved item. I'm happy that I have a few of my mom's dishtowels and vintage dresser scarves (runners), I love to use the white towels to cover bowls rising bread dough. Those beautiful photos must make your heart just burst with the youthful love and hope they portray.
ReplyDeleteOh, my...Your daughter looks like you...and how exciting. My daughter lives in Portland, Oregon. She is due July 23, with her first baby..Thank God for Zooms and Facetime and computers, etc. I find myself doing absolutely nothing but staring out the window...oh well...take care xo
ReplyDeleteI'm always so happy to see a post and see how life in Japan is going.
ReplyDeleteI walk most days with coco and I recently told a friend "I don't walk because I'm happy, I walk so I am happy"
I hope that shrine opens so we can see photos.
What a great boy scout project it must have felt good to help.
I LOVED seeing the photos of your daughter she looks so happy and beautiful!
Days? what are days? It is always now right now.
A first grandchild on the way. How exciting! I am assuming your daughter does not live close to you?
ReplyDeleteI love that it's become popular to mend instead of throw away. I mend but my results are not as beautiful as yours!
ReplyDelete"My brain feels too foggy" describes my brain, too. If I didn't already have things in progress I don't believe I would have wherewithal to begin something new. This covid isolation is a very strange experience.
I like your basket and boxes for your scraps.
Those are beautiful photos of your beautiful daughter. I see you when I look at her. Exciting times for them and for you! I hope you won't have to wait too long to meet your new grandbaby.
Such beautiful photos of your daughter & SIL, what an exciting time ahead for you.
ReplyDeleteI have been still going to work, as we are a family business, so some staff on A/L, another working from home - it's such a stressful time with sales falling and Australia's restrictions on many businesses causing so many to lose their jobs, so I find hand stitching in the evenings (with some time alone in my sewing area) to be so calming.
I loved everything here: from mending a dishtowel from your grandmother to seeing your daughter's pregnancy photos--such delights, as we are all learning to take heart in the small treasures of each day. And loved the ending cartoon--classic covid stuff. (I may have to steal that one.)
ReplyDeleteI have a couple mended dishtowels. Each time I use them I smile because I feel a bit of a maker's pride instead of whatever a purchased item gives (or doesn't). And please don't be hard on yourself about feeling a bit fuzzy brained. I'm concerned about anyone who claims not to these days.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you are being able to repair your Grandma's dishtowel. It looks like she used it well!
ReplyDeleteA first grand-child! What can I say! So exciting! So many prayers to give! When is your daughter's due date? Isn't this a crazy world when we can't even hug our children...
I'm cutting up fabric too. I have bins on 2 in squares, and 2 1/2 inch squares and 3 1/2 inch squares! They occasionally get used but squares seem to multiply during the night.