Honeysuckle Cottage

Ask and it is given

Just to update you on the previous blog entry of helping with 12.5" wonky star blocks.  As we all know to put a quilt, or many, together, wadding, backing and thread are needed, as well as a giving heart.  Today I have successfully combined forces with some wonderful people.  I am very pleased to announce that together with Max New Fabrics, Sydney Sewing Supplies and Sewing Thread Specialist, Tia will have backing fabric, wadding and Rasant sewing thread to help with her amazing effort.

I have also gathered local machine quilters together, who are honored to have the opportunity to donate there time and quilting skills to turn the tops into quilts.

Please, if you can, donate a block and help wrap someone needy in a handmade hug.

thanks so much, x x x

A little will go a long way...

I have , like you all, been deeply touched by the devastation left behind in the wake of the fires in Victoria, Australia.  Whilst I cannot imagine what it would be like to actually be living this horrifying situation, my prayers and thoughts are shared with so many of you. 

I came across a fantastic opportunity last night over at Linda's place.  Here is a great way to help where you add a little or a lot.  All is takes is a 12.5" wonky star block from each of us, and many will benefit from a handmade hug in the form of a quilt.  The block doesn't take very long, it uses scraps, and there are no points to match, yeehaaa!!

We are nurturers with huge hearts.  If you do not want to join the group but still want to help, please feel free to send your blocks, scraps, backing, thread, binding, wadding, anything, directly to me at Honeysuckle Cottage, and I will forward them in bulk to Tia, group co-ordinator and chief angel.

Thank you so much.  Together we can do great things. x x x

Back on board...

What a week!  I am very fortunate to have a few wonderful men in my life.  My Darling, my Dad, my Father-in-law, and Grandad.  Grandad is actually my Darlings Maternal Grandfather, however, is also regularly called my 'other' boyfriend.  He really is the most divine, loving, thoughtful man.  Grandad and I are very close.  It is not uncommon for me to pick up the phone to hear Grandad on the other end, just wanting a friendly voice to share his sadness.  Grandad lost his 'girlfriend' of nearly sixty years, in 2003, and has been longing for Grandma ever since.  They had a long and happy marriage.  Grandad said it was because he always treated Grandma the way he did when they were 16. 

Last Sunday morning Grandad had a fall and wasn't found for quite a few hours.  We received a phone call about 5pm to say Grandad had been taken to the hospital and was not well.  After a few more phone calls we left for Sydney at 2.30am Monday morning.  Grandad has pneumonia and had a major stroke, which has left him unable to move his left side, he has very limited speech and is now being tube fed.  He sleeps most of the time, then has the occassional moment of clarity.

Grandad has always been a vibrant, charming, active man.  Even at the ripe old age of 92, he was still riding his exercise bike for 45klms per day.  He is amazing. 

This week has been a very emotional one.  I thought I would share our Grandads' story with you in the hope that you will join me in praying for a peaceful outcome for a beautiful man.

Remember to be kinder than necessary, as we are all fighting some kind of battle.  Kim x x x

Life is so precious...

We have been called away unexpectedly due to a family health crisis.  Anna & Maria will continue to process orders and do all they can to help things run smoothly.  However, there may be some delays.

I am sorry if this causes you any inconvenience.

Be kinder than necessary, as everyone is dealing with some kind of battle.

Kim and family x  x x