Welcome, It's hard to believe how fast this week has gone. WOW, we were blessed with 70 degree temps Tuesday. I went in town to walk. Was so enjoyable. My DH just had rock delivered for our long driveway and front round about so no way was I trying to walk on that.
Today we share our workspaces, link up with Mr. Linky on our hostess blog HERE at the Stamping Ground and then we visit each other.
My desk: Sewing some journals together, then I will decorate
Then I started a master board to make 12 3x3 squares to cut apart and partake in an exchange with 6 of them. No doubt won't mail any of this until our world is back to normal.
I doubt that school will resume. More things have closed and some areas are slowing down with the virus. Here groups of people think it is ok to do what ever they want gathering.. SO Ridiculous. I am concerned about June praying we can all be together the 22nd for Mother's funeral. So far so many funerals are on hold, and only 10 can attend, that includes the priest and a funeral director. EVEN at the Cemetery. We have family coming from both coasts and it this is not changed we won't even be able to have our luncheon, or have any family gatherings.
I wanted to share one photo for Annie: She's made the cutest rabbits for her grand children
I made 2 sets of these many years ago and have enjoyed them thru the Easter holiday.
28 comments:
the whole world is changing for sure... your journal sewing looks so good - hope you'll share it when it's all finished. Stay safe. Helen #1
Love the sewn journal books you have, would really like to see one of them in close up if you could. Great idea for the Masterboard - and those rabbits look rather cute sat there.
Stay safe and well
Hugs, Neet 2 xx
You are lucky to be able to take a drive out we have been on lockdown for four weeks now not even allowed out for exercise and only one person in a car. Still we will all get through it if we are sensible. Ani #12
Happy WOYWDW
You journal sewing looks fun, I love those rabbit and perfect for Easter,
Have a great day and stay safe and well,
Lilian B #11
Sewing journal sounds fun and looks good, reminds me of a textile course I did and had to journal that, mine was nowhere near as good as yours.
Sorry you will be restricted with the number of people at the funeral, very hard for all of you. Bless you.
Chris #8
The journal looks amazing, I can't believe you put it through your sewing machine though! Do you keep old needles for that purpose? I hope you see your relatives at the funeral but am not sure you'll be allowed in these weird times.
Keep safe and well and hope you have a good Easter weekend.
Hugs LLJ 6 xxx
Our local Mass is being streamed each morning here Sylvia. Love your rabbits. They get everywhere! Hope things are better in June and that your Mum's funeral can take place as you have planned. Stay safe and happy WOYWW. Sarah #5
Morning Sylvia. Goodness - a drive and then a walk. We are being asked not to do both... just one walk a day, don't drive to beauty spots for that walk. Only go out for shopping, medicines, and a daily walk. I haven't been further than my back garden since last Friday - tomorrow I sally forth to the shop for food for me and a group in lockdown. Not even allowed to take my neighbour with me. However, we await to see what God is doing in all this. He works all things together for good for those who love Him.
Those rabbits are great - what fun to have around - they seem to be multiplying around the globe!! Your pages are good - enjoy making your little journals. They remind me of the techniques books I had to make when I did my C&G MANY years ago now. Some day I must get them out and photograph them...
Take care of yourself. Stay safe. God bless.
Margaret #4
Loving how the journal is coming along and the master board is a lovely collection of goodies. So sad that you are unable to come together as a family to grieve for your mother's funeral. Lovely that you can at least watch your service on Sunday we will be doing the same. Strange times indeed.... the only consolation I can find is you are not alone. stay safe.
Sandra de @13
I love sewing on paper, your journal looks gorgeous! Have a good day, stay safe! Big hug from Holland. Marit #23
Our world is so different these days. People here are afraid and there have been some incidents. I did a curbside pick up for groceries and the man in front of me was terrible to the man loading his. Don't be ugly to those trying to help you! Your journal is going to be wonderful. You are so very creative!
I love the idea of stitched journals - I do use my machine for stitching paper etc sometimes. I hope all goes well for your family get together - it's one of the time when you really do need friends and family around you. Happy Easter. xx Jo
Hi Sylvia, it must be awful for those who have lost loved ones, having to deal with minimum people attending.Great job with the books, they're looking amazing. Love the bunnies too.Have a lovely week, Stay safe, Hugs, Shaz #10 X
The aftermath of this virus is the saddest part I think. Praying seems to be all we can do, but I do miss meeting up with other Christians.
Thankfully our Catholic Church is only up the road and rings the bell during Mass which reminds me to spend a few minutes with God. Then there are Muslims over the road who can be seen through their window saying their prayers so that is another reminder ..... God is good.... all the time.
Love those books you are creating, never think to use my sewing machine... another technique to go on the list.
Take care, stay safe
Christine #25
Hope you are able to attend the funeral - so so sad .
I love you books - i have a sewing machine somewhere - not sure i remember how to use it ! Take care and Keep safe . Soojay #18
It all looks so lovely Sylvia, how I love to create things just like this. So nice to create from scratch. In our restricted world it's good to remember that Easter is upon us, reflection is such a good thing. Take care of yourself & have a blessed Easter weekend how ever you do chose to spend it Tracey #24
Managing to get a bit of posting done but yeah, lots of stuff will just have to wait! Journal looks so amazing! I have been doing something with felt and need to get the machine out to sew the pages in but really hate the faff of setting it up. Maybe tomorrow..... Stay home, stay safe, stay well, Happy WOYWW Cindy #26
It's good to hear you're keeping busy and enjoying the sunshine. Love your rabbits and will hopefully be able to share photos of the 6 grandchildren with theirs after Easter...I've managed to get most of them out and maintained social distancing too :-)
Hugs,
Annie x #21
Hello! I love the sewn journals. I don't know how to sew but own a machine. My friends were going to teach me prior to the pandemic. I too believe that the schools will remain closed. My boys are doing tele-learning right now. I hope we will see improvements so that in June some businesses can open. I feel terrible about the state of the economy. Right now, our family is ok but for how long. No such thing as job security at this time. So it is a bit stressful. So I am practicing daily gratitude and journaling. Stay well.
Belinda #29
What a great way to assemble your journals! And love the different sizes!
Interesting master board. You need to share the finished board!
The only place in our location where people are is in the grocery stores. Do see people doing some curbside pickups and such.
And those bunnies are just adorable!
Have a blessed Easter!
Carol N #28
Sounds like a good plan for Easter, and I’ve glad you’ve had warm enough weather to allow a walk into town...it’s really odd with everything closed though, isn’t it! awe aren’t allowed to drive anywhere to take a walk, have to stay local and within walking distance of the house. At this point, I would love to live by the sea!! I love the sewing of the journals, my word you put so much into them, I hope they are a welcome distraction for you. I’m so sorry that you’re already having to anticipate the worst case scenario for your Mother’s funeral. For now, one day at a time. Sending a big fat illegal hug!!
The sewn journals look lovely as does your master board. We have the same here with funerals - only 5 plus the vicar which is so hard. I really hope that people start obeying the rules and that things get back to normal in time for your Mothers funeral. I hope you are staying well and safe. Happy WOYWW. With love and God bless, Caro xxx (#20)
Hi Sylvia, I've never come across sewn journals before, but they look lovely. I hope everything gets resolved in time for your mother's funeral. The world is certainly a strange place at the moment. I haven't been out in the real world for over a week now. One short walk for me in the last two weeks. Enjoy your Easter walk, have a lovely week Heather xx #27
Have a blessed Easter. Dorlene #33
Have you any advice on using the sewing machine with paper? I can’t seem to get the tension right on mine. I really would like to use my machine for sewing on paper. I am so sorry about your mother’s funeral, we are living through very difficult times. Sending sympathy and love x Angela #35
Loving your rabbits they are so sweet. Maybe you could save the family get together for later in the year, I'm sure everyone would appreciate that but lets hope things sort themselves out soon. Wishing you a happy woyww and lots of crafty thoughts to keep you busy, Angela x15x
Your journal pages are just gorgeous, Sylvia - and the masterboard too - fabulous muted colours with a real vintage look. Great work. I am so sorry to hear of the added stress over your mother's death regarding the funeral arrangements. I have been saying to people lately that when they are confronted with this awful dilemma,to have the enforced quiet committal with the minimum of people present, and once this is all over, have a really lovely memorial service to which everyone can come. We all need to have a focus for our grief and give our loved ones the decent send-off we want them to have, and I think this is the best way under the circumstances.
I am horrified to see how many Muslims are gathering for funerals, in total disregard of the government's ruling for the safety of us all. The worst of it is that nowhere are the police in evidence to deal with this, but they are there as quick as ninepence in the supermarket, inspecting people's trolleys to see if they contain "non-essential" items (who gets to decide what's essential?!) and preventing people from being in their own front gardens. As with the so-called "grooming gangs" scandal (I prefer to call it what it is - rape gangs), the police won't do anything because they are afraid of being accused of being racist. The world has gone completely mad.
Stay safe and well, and I hope your plans do come to fruition in June. All we can do is wait and see.
Happy belated WOYWW,
Shoshi #17
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