tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post5703620328821891835..comments2024-03-18T21:43:31.020-04:00Comments on Musings of a Menopausal Melon...mmmquilts: Wonky and WhimsicalSandra Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737049269550479188noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-11844617796118390212018-12-24T02:36:58.825-05:002018-12-24T02:36:58.825-05:00What beautiful symbolism representing the mixed em...What beautiful symbolism representing the mixed emotions that can come with Christmas. Wonderful design, Sandra!Janice Holtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803878601842686593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-17447154533144745912018-12-23T19:37:45.128-05:002018-12-23T19:37:45.128-05:00I remember a few years ago reading about a "c...I remember a few years ago reading about a "controversy" over whether quilts in a show should be judged on their own or in conjunction with the explanation behind them. I suppose a case could be made either way. That's not really my point. But I do know that a quilt like this is all the richer for knowing the story behind it. It's not a story for you, of course. It's your real life. Opened up for all of us. Thank you for sharing this bittersweet time of year for you. I hope the light in that last photo continues to shine through for you and your family as you celebrate Christmas and greet the new year, Sandra!JanineMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13475847392355523001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-68077350444456402952018-12-23T17:49:26.196-05:002018-12-23T17:49:26.196-05:00As always, I enjoy the meaning behind your quilts ...As always, I enjoy the meaning behind your quilts and the thoughtfulness you put into them. I hope you have many good, warm memories of your Christmas together this year with family and friends, despite the sadness that is part of the season too. Hugs, Sandra! piecefulwendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02256164519304112032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-75784785237842221442018-12-23T14:50:11.935-05:002018-12-23T14:50:11.935-05:00What a beautiful quilt, a remembrance and honoring...What a beautiful quilt, a remembrance and honoring those you’ve loved and lost. Thank you. Yes, Christmas isn’t always a happy time for many, esp those who have nothing, and will receive nothing. Those are the ones I think of this time of year.Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04824885391970975150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-64668189484127106882018-12-23T14:04:06.917-05:002018-12-23T14:04:06.917-05:00I actually cried, "Oh!" out loud when I ...I actually cried, "Oh!" out loud when I scrolled to the final flimsy photo. Oh, Sandra! I love the special, unique trees moving through the heart. Of course the rainbow order is part of the design, that's so YOU! Also very YOU to recognize and honor the duality of the season. That all is not joy for every person or every family. But joy remains possible, hope glimmers in the lengthening of the days.<br /><br />I wish joy and hope and light, for you and your family!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06306854459459257368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-15594263806439144772018-12-23T12:20:19.118-05:002018-12-23T12:20:19.118-05:00What a wonderful and special quilt. Thank you for ...What a wonderful and special quilt. Thank you for sharing your journey to making it. works4mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18354741604515547179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-45586205373161283142018-12-23T12:14:37.759-05:002018-12-23T12:14:37.759-05:00While feeling some sadness this Christmas is norma...While feeling some sadness this Christmas is normal, you also have reasons to open your heart to new possibilities and celebrate the year's joys. Your heart/tree project is a good way to channel those emotions. <br />Pat<br />MissPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807348837446241284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-69606471400662272562018-12-23T12:07:31.997-05:002018-12-23T12:07:31.997-05:00Love your post, Sandra. Yes, unfortunately, Christ...Love your post, Sandra. Yes, unfortunately, Christmas isn't the happiest time for many people - more than we probably know. So glad you are with family this holiday. I remember the first one without my mom who passed just 13 days before Christmas. I'll be thinking of you and hoping you have a wonderful time with your daughter and grandson. Hugs, and Merry Christmas!Brenda @ Songbird Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13027888656685553135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-13937629504037984222018-12-23T10:26:28.892-05:002018-12-23T10:26:28.892-05:00Merry Christmas! Thank you so very much for bles...Merry Christmas! Thank you so very much for blessing us with your talents. ❤️Chelrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629233408546071839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-66157581875363095282018-12-23T10:05:31.615-05:002018-12-23T10:05:31.615-05:00What a lovely Christmas quilt! Thank you for shar...What a lovely Christmas quilt! Thank you for sharing, and Merry Christmas to you!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11172766286516213180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-19415622281550294062018-12-23T07:56:50.569-05:002018-12-23T07:56:50.569-05:00You have captured the emotions of Christmas so bea...You have captured the emotions of Christmas so beautifully in your quilt. How fortunate the quilting community is to have you inspire and gently push them on to new ideas. Thank you for a great year.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00383766981035109945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-91731326986805442442018-12-23T07:42:35.892-05:002018-12-23T07:42:35.892-05:00I love how you took the dark side into the light! ...I love how you took the dark side into the light! Christmas is a special time to make memories. Make as many as you can in Edmonton. Merry Christmas my friend!Stitchin At Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11471519132184672810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-64137347467129628472018-12-22T22:25:05.692-05:002018-12-22T22:25:05.692-05:00It's awesome!! So much meaning in a small pro...It's awesome!! So much meaning in a small project. Have an awesome Christmas.Anja @ Anja Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717143609774358153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-55648505045693196402018-12-22T21:22:51.017-05:002018-12-22T21:22:51.017-05:00So much purposeful thought. It makes this piece of...So much purposeful thought. It makes this piece of art even more beautiful.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410396096264457223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-42538142469582824472018-12-22T19:20:53.344-05:002018-12-22T19:20:53.344-05:00Wonky trees for a wonky year; but love persists. ...Wonky trees for a wonky year; but love persists. This does exactly as you want....darkness into brightness, shadows into rainbows. And, oh yes, that little bit of Christmas snuck in there. And that, heart, just perfect. I look forward to see how you quilt it. Merry Christmas to you and yours and a brighter new year. Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11621591443896350515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-76362207931350614902018-12-22T14:46:13.468-05:002018-12-22T14:46:13.468-05:00What a beautiful quilt and lovely thoughts to supp...What a beautiful quilt and lovely thoughts to support what you made! Thanks for sharing your life with us, Sandra. Wishing you a loving and peaceful holiday!LIttle Penguin Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05963436433585505550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-21191482259821341972018-12-22T13:35:53.710-05:002018-12-22T13:35:53.710-05:00I love your creation and the thought process that ...I love your creation and the thought process that brought it to fruition. Yes, my Christmas is a bit sad this year, too, but life and love do go on. <br />Didn't know that about Craftsy although I had seen something in my blog feed about moving your patterns to Etsy. I guess that's why. I had a couple of patterns earmarked for the future - guess I'd better go check up on them.<br /><br />So glad you are having a lovely time with Brianne and Brady. Merry Christmas ... and Happy New Year, too.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283575512727062312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-45825231032771311872018-12-22T13:23:33.545-05:002018-12-22T13:23:33.545-05:00I think you captured how love can transform things...I think you captured how love can transform things beautifully with your quilt top. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!!Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705160384198590025noreply@blogger.com