Monday 23 September 2013

Friends are like a patchwork quilt......

I was totally inspired by the recent writings of Miss Vintage Sheet Addict as to how we all interact here in blog world and out there in real world.




I see us all as one big patchwork quilt. All touching each other, all needing each other to make the whole thing work.



Some are worn and battered a little fractured and not in the bloom of youth.



Some are loud and flashy, bright and sparky, the life of the party.

Some are full of love, giving all to those around them.



Some are a bit dotty!



Some a little straight.


Some at first look dull and sober but their fibre is strong.



Some are plain.

Some are pretty.




But together it all looks right and there is strength.

I find inspiration a lot from those I meet along the way, I have been inspired to take up new sports when I was young, inspired to peek out and push my boundaries, inspired to keep going in tough times, inspired to garden more.
Inspired to dress just the way I damn well please, whatever my age, inspired to collect silly things just because they make me smile.

I am not original because I meet so many that belong to my tribe, but it makes me smile to know there are so many like minded people all over the world. That makes me hopeful for our future.

So I just thought I would say again Thank you for your blogs and inspiration, your words, your pictures , your encouragement.

I dont even know who reads this blog, but I know I read others and sometimes leave no trace.........because I am shy...:-) a little.
So again I am going on because yes I am INSPIRED . 

The quilt by the way was a find in my local op shop! Seriously these things NEVER happen to me, but that day, there it was sitting in the window. I was breathless hoping it would not be sold before I got to the counter. I LOVE IT. 
The work, the fabrics, the colour palette....you guessed it INSPIRING!!!!!!

This is one of those crazy things that make me smile. To some out there in the world its not much, to me I know the love and care and creativity that went into such a piece as I know ALL you guys understand too.
So to the lovely person who created this patchwork, I treasure your work and will value your creativity.


5 comments:

  1. I read your blog...and I shall leave a trace this time, (a bit dotty...that's me). Eco Ethel xx

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  2. I read it too Susan, and usually leave a few 'threads'. This is a wonderfully inspiring post, you've put your words together so well - perfectly designed!
    I like your new find too - you were there at the right time!
    Joy xo

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    1. Joy, I do really appreciate the time you take to chat here. Thank you again for the encouragement.

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  3. What a thoughtful and clever post xx

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