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Friday, October 30, 2015

Meet Roma.

Two more blocks completed for "Roma"...

I had to sneak a little needle and thread on to this quilt somewhere as my Grandmother was a beautiful needlewoman and I am sure that's where my love of needlework came from...plus the fact that she taught me to embroider. 

This little block holds a lot of meaning even though it isn't starry. You see she was the "heart" of my family circle for me and helped me grow in so many ways.
I have probably shared this photo before but would you like to meet my dear Grandmother Roma? Such a beautiful kind person.

I am working on a butterfly next but I think some unsewing is required as I realise from the photo it's little body is verrrry crooked...ah well...1 step forward  etc.

The little pile of applique blocks is growing......and the box of single blocks is getting quite full.

As the mad Domestic Goddess overtook me yesterday and I cleaned the house like a crazy person...I am following gentler pursuits today and off to restock some threads so that I can get started on some little Christmas decos.
Enjoy your weekend whether it be grand entrtainment or simple pursuits.
Namaste and Blesssings
Michelle xxx
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22 comments:

  1. LeeanneOctober 30, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    beautiful Michelle. So is it my turn for you to come to clean my house?

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  2. OndreaOctober 30, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    What a lovely tribute to your grandmother. Such beautiful applique.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 30, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    Hi Michelle,your grandmother looks a lovely gentle soul,wow your blocks are looking great and I hope you have a lovely weekend too my friend xx

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  4. ChristineOctober 30, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    Just beautiful. An heirloom that does great honour to your grandmother.

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  5. Christine MOctober 30, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    It is lovely to meet your Grandmother, Michelle. I'm sure she would love your quilt.

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  6. LinOctober 30, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    Lovely memories of your Grandmother. xx

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  7. KaHollyOctober 30, 2015 at 7:08 PM

    You Grandmother looks like a sweet woman! She'd be so proud of your accomplishments. Your applique is just beautiful. I love the look of applique and I love handwork, but I just can't seem to grasp it. I'll keep trying, though! You inspire me! XO

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  8. Bev COctober 30, 2015 at 7:34 PM

    Hello Michelle,

    how lovely to make something in memory of your Grandmother. Cleaning, you deserve a little shopping.
    Have a lovely weekend.

    Happy days.
    Bev.

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  9. marinaOctober 30, 2015 at 8:19 PM

    Such pretty blocks Michelle, a wonderful tribute to your grandmother x

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  10. CarolynOctober 30, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    Great progress Michelle. I look forward to seeing the finished masterpiece. Our grandmothers were great at sharing their skills..mine taught me to crochet.

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  11. donnaOctober 30, 2015 at 10:21 PM

    Michelle your applique is beautiful. Our grandmothers are special people. Kind and patient teaching us the things the love.
    Wishing you a wonderful and blessed weekend.
    Hugs
    donna

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  12. FlickenstichlerinOctober 31, 2015 at 1:05 AM

    Dear Michelle,
    such special blocks and such a special story behind them.
    Greetings,
    Sylvia

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  13. sunnyOctober 31, 2015 at 3:31 AM

    Beautiful blocks. I don't remember either of my grandmothers doing any type of needlework. And certainly NOT my mother!!

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  14. SusanOctober 31, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    I think your grandmother would be so proud of your creativity and artistic pursuits, and it's a beautiful gesture to design a quilt in her name. She must have been a really special person.

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  15. JeanetteOctober 31, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    Beautiful blocks. Not sure what my paternal grandmother did but my maternal grandmother embroidered, knitted & crocheted. Hugs,

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  16. elliekOctober 31, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    Beautiful blocks( glad a butterfly is gracing the quilt) and Roma looks like a delightful person.

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  17. Yvonne WOctober 31, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    What fabulous memories of your grandmother. The blocks are coming along beautifully. Enjoy your weekend.

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  18. AntheaOctober 31, 2015 at 8:55 PM

    Beautiful grandmother & beautiful blocks Michelle... wanna come clean my house?!

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  19. WendyNovember 1, 2015 at 4:00 AM

    Lovely photo of your grandmother and your blocks are beautiful, the embroidery is lovely.

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  20. Karen SNovember 2, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    Lovely blocks. You are very lucky to have had such a special person in your life..

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  21. FionaNovember 2, 2015 at 1:26 PM

    your blocks are lovely and such a wonderful tribute to a special person in your life....
    Hugz

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  22. RaewynNovember 3, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    I"m just loving your Roma blocks, Michelle, it's giving me an urge for getting back into some needleturn - gorgeous. Your Roma does look like a lovely woman, the quilt will be a beautiful tribute to her.

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