Rain scatters plum petals;
Weeping stains the earth.
One can only take shelter
And wait for clearing.
The greatest sorrow of life is witnessing. Experiencing our own sufferings is not as difficult as watching others held in fate's mighty grip. Bearing our own problems is easier because we are always aware that we can exercise other options. However, it hurts when we can do nothing for others. The greatest sorrow is to see those we love suffer helplessly.
Deng Ming~Dao
You may wonder why this quote is under this picture as they are totally unrelated…and they are. This was a hard week for myself and my children. We lost a young member of our family in a tragic way….and while we gathered together to support each other and enjoy those that we have not seen for some time, it was hard to witness the pain and heartbreak that this young man's Mom and Dad were feeling….it is indeed a helpless feeling, but I think we all helped by being there if in just a small way, which is good.
Ok….back to the little wallets. Remember last week I mentioned that I was taking an all day sewing class? Well, this is what we made. Many many years ago I used to sew a lot of not only my own clothes, but my children's as well. Mother of necessity as it would be during those day. Setting a zipper in a pair of pants was not something that I thought much about, but 20 years later, I was scratching my head about putting zippers in things….yikes! I figured it would be a good thing to take a class to learn the correct way instead of my usual guessing. 😉
(it's nice to have the time for classes now)
Of course it came right back to me quickly…and I probably didn't need to take that class, but it was fun! It was fun to sit and enjoy the company of new aquaintences…..something I have missed over the years. 🙂
Ashley and Courtney quickly snagged those little wallets….and one is on the horizon for Hannah. It makes me smile that the girls enjoy the fruits of my labor. 🙂
I have lots of new fabrics and lots of new ideas kicking around in my head….now I just have to find the time to help those ideas come to fruition. 🙂
The Woolen Rabbit 
I’m very sorry for your loss.
But on another note, your fabrics are lovely!
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I hate to hear of your loss. Whenever it is the death of a young person, it all seems so tragic. Your quotes are so nice to express what you feel.
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I am so sorry for your family’s loss.
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So sorry for your loss. It is so hard to hear of the loss of a young person.
Glad you were able to enjoy the sewing class. It’s fun to renew enthusiasm for a skill we don’t practice much any more
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I’m so sorry about the loss in your family. I’m sure your presence was a great comfort, though. The wallets are cute and I love that Paris fabric!
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I’m sorry you and your family are having to go through this.
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I am so sorry for the loss in your family. Especially devastating when it’s a child. The quotes are spot on.
The wallets are cute! Pretty fabrics too.
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Being around family during the worst of times is best way to grieve. May the family find peace from your support.
Pink Paris fabric! Oolala!
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I’m sorry for your family’s loss.
I was delighted to see you have done a little bit of sewing. I, too, have set knitting needles aside (temporarily) to get some sewing done. I can heartily recommend the Wonder Wallet pattern by Lazy Girl Designs. But alas, no zipper in that pattern.
I hope you post some of your favorite sewing blogs, patterns and online fabric stores in your blog occasionally.
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My deepest sympathies for your loss.
Sometimes it is good to distract with something to keep the mind busy and your little creations are sweet.
Susan x
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I’m so sorry to hear of your family’s loss. It is nice that you could be there to support the man’s parents.
I love the little wallets. I haven’t ever put in a zipper so they look a little daunting to me 🙂 I shall have to dive in a some point though!
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I am sorry to hear of your family’s loss –
especially when it is a child.
You should sell those little wallets in your
shop! They are so cute.
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I’m so sorry for your family’s loss.
The little bags are cute, I hope they pop up in the shop eventually.
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Kim, my thoughts are with you and your family during this sorrowful time. Glad you could all come together to support each other. When my brother died unexpectedly, having extended family and friends around was a huge blessing.
When you have a few minutes, I’d love to purchase the pattern for those cute bags. If the teacher has a website I’d love to visit it. I have a basket of fat quarters given to me years ago and would love to fashion these little purses to give to family and my daughter’s friends.
Thanks for sharing with us.
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Heartfelt love and condolences to all of you, Kim
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