Dec 11, 2015

Dec 11, 2015

The last of the monthly wall hangings to brighten my mother’s care center room has been received. A year of projects that brightened her room seemed easy as an idea in December of 2014 but did take some time to figure out a monthly block that would trigger memories of family life over the years. It was fun for me to think about and create, to determine the fabric and colors that would please and brighten and to reflect on family memories as well. February’s “You Are My Sunshine” and May’s “Graduation Basket” were the most liked by mom and were also fun for me to create. She seemed to like those designs that had lots of interesting detail to be discovered in the fabric and/or design so that will be the focus for 2016. Most important for the 2015 project was the opportunity to reflect on the past and to share memories with those who came to visit—friends, relatives and staff.

Now, what to do for next year because the expectation is that the monthly creations will continue in some way. I will be away from the sewing machine in 2016 due to extensive travel plans so have decided to make one wall hanging with twelve blank 6 inch blocks that will be filled with embroidered design blocks. The wall hanging will be mailed in January with the first block. The blocks will all be made before we leave our winter home so they can be mailed each month, regardless of where we may be. That statement will be one of my sewing resolutions for 2016. Need to review 2015 resolutions, oh my!