This week I finished knitting this soft mohair scarf. It was made with part balls I had been given and too short for a regular scarf so I joined the ends to make it an infinity scarf
I have another in soft pink on the needles now....
I tried a new to me quilting pattern at the weekend.... this is the back where you can see the pattern better and it does give a nice texture....
Caswell quilt has peeped out her drawer. I can't say I am loving stitching all those edges on the leaves but they are keeping me entertained!!
Not only are quilts made ....
some members prefer making smaller items.....
sometimes they are a special request ....
items like the 'bed brighteners' are popular to cheer up a room...
Wheelchair lap quilts are smaller than regular quilts and made as requested...
Babies in a crib are given a heart to hold and so is the mother, each visit they are swapped so baby has the scent of mum ....
This years raffle quilt will support this organisation...
... and this is the lovely quilt the winner will receive....
The idea is from ipatchandquilt on instagram - though hers are a lot more regular in shape....
This week was Craft Alive in Toowoomba and I was helping out at the Community Quilts stand - they had heaps on display ....
These covers have been popular for after surgery...
Hubz and I are presently very healthy but since our children live vast distances away (except one of them) we have been discussing getting things properly in order so youngest daughter is not left with too many decisions.
This book is written by a local woman and so I got it as a starting point....
Anyone got any ideas on what things they think need to be thought about. To be honest I have no idea and if I had to suddenly plan and sort things I would be at a complete loss.
On that cheerful note, I wish you a lovely weekend.... xx
A cowl is a good way to use a slightly-too-small scarf....love sgging your group display! The Bottom Drawer Book seems like an excellent idea. I would say, start an email list called "people to contact when I die" and make sure your other half has the password....could be friends, family, legal people, official people, anyone.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see quilts from the show, thanks for sharing those.
ReplyDeleteGreat save on the scarf, good idea. And I do like that quilting design.
And a happy weekend to you too! Yes, it has to be thought about although it's not top of my list. But as Jennifer says, people who to contact and funeral wishes are probably the first things to be sorted.
ReplyDeleteOn a brighter note, well slightly, what an amazing collection of quilts and other donations.
The cowl does look deliciously soft and warm. I hate doing those inwards curves so you have made a great job of yours. Enjoy your week. xx
A gorgeous scarf Fiona & looks so soft. Gosh all those items at Craft Alive are such wonderful ideas - dignity bags etc... When my eldest son & wife lost a baby at 19 weeks it came home from the hospital in the most beautiful white satin box, mattress, quilt all in lace - just beautiful & I remember thinking to myself "someone must make these for the hospital".
ReplyDeleteI think making lists for when we are no longer here is such an important task. Both my parents did this & it made our jobs so much easier once the time came. Write anything that you would like for your service, music, flowers, etc .. Mum even wrote the outfit she wanted to wear & then she lost all this weight & the girl at the funeral directors said to me "I can do a really good job of tucking it". She looked beautiful. Sorry - probably too much info there. Happy Sunday xx
Lovely cowl. Lovely quilting and some lovely quilts and projects at the show. Prearranging and paying for your funerals is a great help so that it is all done and loved ones do not need to organise everything during such a sad time. Contact lists, passwords etc and tossing out things that you have not needed or used for quite a while helps reduce the amount of stuff your children have to sort through and dispose of including sheds and garage. It is difficult to talk about but something we can do to make things far less stressful for others. Good on you.
ReplyDeleteThat is a discussion everyone should have...
ReplyDeleteMy daughters are not impressed with the idea of dealing with all my sewing stuff...LOL
Great show of the Community Quilts.... I couldn't linger over the angel sleeping bags...so sad....
The cowl is lovely - but all of a sudden its hot!
What a great display of your community quilt projects. The scarf does look toasty and the quilting design is very effective. Good luck with your appliqué leaves. You are doing a nice job on them. I like the idea of the bottom drawer book and the suggestions given. Having things written down removes so much worry at a time when you already have enough on your plate. (Speaking here as a former estate admin paralegal.) Maybe also add a list of any specific items to be gifted to particular people. Just make sure the relevant people know where the book is.
ReplyDeleteNice work on the cowl....it looks very soft and cosy. Great donation items made by others. Good idea about forward planning.
ReplyDeleteAny accounts that that have the deceased on the account or listed as a beneficiary need to be updated, including insurance, utilities, real estate and vehicle titles, banks and other financial institutes, credit/debit cards, etc. Make a list.
ReplyDeleteThe list of people to be notified should include the way to notify them, don't rely on social media, not everyone uses it.
TALK to relatives/friends about funeral/memorial service wishes, remembering others may have their own opinions.
For things like jewelry and keepsakes, let everyone know who gets what, taking into consideration if the sentimental value to specific individuals. Make another list, but don't put it in the will, unless absolutely necessary. Don't keep wills in a safe deposit box, unless some person/s has/have a key and easy access + documented permission for entry to the box.
If one spouse/person in the family is in charge of the finances and/or social activity, be aware the other/s may not have a clue about any of this.
These are all things I wish my parents, who thought they were prepared, had in place last year when we lost Mom. My father was and is essentially useless for most of this, since Mom did everything financial/social for them.
MAKE SURE EVERYONE WHO NEEDS TO KNOW, DOES KNOWS WHERE THE LISTS ARE!
Thanks so much, a lotof useful information.... sorry for your loss, xx
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Beautiful scarf and wools. I really love the fabrics you used in the leaves. I always enjoy seeing what you have made and what you have been up to, you keep me inspired to get back into my quilting.
ReplyDeleteGreat way to use all the wool pieces. That has worked well.
ReplyDeleteI admire you for sticking with stitching those leaves. I wouldn't last.
What a great range of quilts at the display. Lovely to see the explanations going with all the special items to help patients.
I hope it was successful all round.
Nice way to use up the smaller bits of wool for the cowl.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all those lovely photos of the show. Your group sews lots of beautiful items for donation which would be very much appreciated.
The book is a good to idea for those left to sort things out when you’re no longer here. Wish my Mum had done something like that especially put names on the back of photos.
Love the infinity scarf...looks lovely and soft. Great community quilts and items...awesome effort. The books a good idea. Details of where relevant documents are kept. My Mum made a note of who she wanted special items to go to. That was incredibly helpful knowing they were her wishes xx
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