Monday, October 28, 2013

Shauna's tree block...

I have been trying to squeeze Shauna's tree block in on my off hours, but I always felt a bit cautious about starting..and then finishing...the tree. I wanted it to be perfect. I've known Shauna since highschool, and trees have rooted our friendship in so many wonderful ways. The tree is such a symbol of beauty, strength, art, wisdom, spirit, fun, reflection and hope. Much like Shauna...

I started this block three times...I redid the last attempt entirely, and at that point didn't have a white piece of cotton big enough, so found a white pillowcase that was ready to be recycled and here is Shauna's tree....on recycled cotton, which also makes me think of Shauna.

I know the block was due in the late spring, but...I think its design speaks nicely to the last rays of fall that we are holding on to here. I know it snowed near Shauna's house on the weekend, so winter is just around the corner. And I can imagine this tree in the winter, barren but for the owl sitting there.



love you Shauna...I'll mail it off tomorrow.

xo
Katy
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3 comments:

  1. AntheaOctober 29, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    It's lovely Katy. The autumnal leaves are fun and the owl is a cute touch.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 30, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Hi Katy, I loved reading your post. What a nice tribute to Shauna in so many ways. The little owl and ladybugs are so cute. Once again, I can't wait to see this quilt when it is finished.
    xoJennifer

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  3. AnonymousNovember 5, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! Thank you Katy! I have tears in my eyes. Beautiful words and a beautiful tree!! A truly one of a kind gift from the heart and I love that it is on a recycled pillow case :) Love and miss you too. Shauna. I can hardly wait to hold this tree in person. xo

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