I kept with the Kite theme again for this project. I am noticing a trend here with some of my projects -- the quilt I made for my sister, my last mini, and on our new aprons. Several years ago, I went through a dream analysis phase after having the same recurring dream for a few months. I was in a field of calla lilies, wearing white, flying a kite. The wind kept changing from calm to strong and I kept holding on. Of course, I had to learn all about it!
I learned that to dream of flying can symbolize a desire to be free from problems and enjoy a more carefree and adventurous lifestyle. The kite symbolizes the same connotations, a desire to be free in your life, except in a more controlled way. Just as a kite is tethered by a string, you fly, but can never let go completely.
Since my sharing post a few weeks back, I've gone through some major ups and downs. I've wanted to share an update here, but decided to wait until I have it all figured out. I've been feeling like that kite for a while now, flying against the wind, getting further away as the wind gets stronger. Well, a week from today I'm headed to Hershey Medical Center here in Pa. Where I'm hoping to finally get all the answers. So many of you have been sending me sweet messages and prayers, I appreciate it all so much. Thank you! I am feeling much better this week, and you may have noticed -- I'm staying extra busy and very motivated to keep on creating! Many thanks to all of you!
Today, I'm wishing you all a wonderful, healthy, and productive start to your own week!! ♥ Maureen
27 comments:
What a nice quilt! I will be thinking of you next week when you have your appointments. Love and prayers Maureen! :D
Cheryl
i have always had a fascination with dreams (recurring and one time) and why we have them. i think that when we have something that is bothering us consciously or subconsciously we dream about them in our minds way of providing comfort. i had a specific dream often and was always very bothered, often in tears when i would wake up. i didn't have any idea how to make it better but one day at a training i attended to get CEU's for my social work license i had a light bulb moment. i realized what it was that was bothering me, why i was having the dream, why the thing that was bothering me wouldn't happen, and the dreams stopped, altogether! xoxo i will be thinking of you this week, and looking forward to june!
What a pretty set of handmade items! They would look so nice together in a room.
Another adorable improv piece!!
You are so creative!
LeAnn
thinking of you :)lots of hugs xoxo. love the mini too!
ah, and just read nicke's comment... that happened to me before too with a dream. funny :)
Maureen, wish you the very best.
Maureen, I love the mini and the story behind it. You inspire me, as a new quilter, to let go of squares and rectangles and embrace free form (or whatever that is called).
Thinking good thoughts about you and your health. Keep us posted, please.
As for dreams, I do believe they send us messages all the time ... especially those recurring ones. It's stuff that's just below the surface and dreams are how that stuff gets our attention! Hugs!
Another wonderful little quilt to admire! I've been thinking about you and keeping you in my prayers. I hope you get the answers you need next week. XOXO
This weekend has definitely not been productive, but sometimes you need a break...I love the fabric you used for the egg blue cushion, what line is that?
Everything is from Riley Blake's new Fly A Kite Collection -- http://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/shop/category/riley-blake-designs/coming-soon/fly-a-kite/fly-a-kite-cottons/
Thank you Carla! It was so great to see you the other day!
Thanks Cheryl! You're so sweet!!
Lovely. I had a fabric disaster on the weekend (I messed up Rainbow Road) but I hacked it in to charm squares and later when the kiddos are in bed I'll sew it all together.
I hope you get the answeres you need next week.
Cute wee mini! Hope your kite comes in to land safely at the medical centre
Love love the mini, Maureen. I'm sending positive vibes.
This little quilt is just beautiful! I love how it came together! Good luck next week!
Darling quilt...such a sweet little piece. I love that fabric line. So glad that you are finding some hope in the midst of the struggle. We're praying for you.
you are KILLING me with this mini quilts. FANTASTIC!!!
Beautiful pillows and amazing mini kite quilt...love them all!!! Thanks for sharing and wishing you only good news :)
~Terry~
gorgeous, gorgeous projects, Maureen!! And I'm praying, too!! hugs!! ♥
Thoughts and prayers surround you.
Good luck. I'm amazed at how creative and productive you are with all you have going on. I hope it gets better soon.
We will be praying for you. I love kites. Perhaps I just learned something about myself from your post. Thanks.
So cute!!
Do you sew through the night?! ;)
Thinking of you and hoping for the best xx
Is this the right place for me to enter the giveaway for the fat quarter bundle? Thanks!
Your mini is beautiful! I love all of the different quilting patterns. So glad to hear you're feeling a bit better :)
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