I do a lot of thinking while I work with my hands. And now that summer is finally upon us, I intend to think myself silly contemplate quietly while I complete the pillows you all so kindly weighed in on. I’ve also got some thinking opportunities swirling around my head in the form of Anthropologie copycat projects, but we’ll see if I ever get to that level of rumination.
For now, I’ve been busying my fingers finishing a merino wool/alpaca cap for my man. Yes, I realize it is almost 90 degrees out, but I figure if I do a few stitches a day, he might actually get to wear it next Christmas. With a gazillion single crochets stitched by my amateur fingers, I am sure I will log a hundred hours and have the world all figured out in my head by the time I’m through. Number 1′s also put in a request for one to match his Dad. My family has so much confidence in me. (If you want to match my hubby and my oldest, you can find the pattern for their cap here.)
While sewing and crocheting provide little in the way of instant gratification, it’s fruitfulness is measured stitch by stitch, moment by moment, thought by thought, hour by hour. Transformation is a process. It is this way with so many things in life. Motherhood, gardening…sanctification, and the study of the Scriptures. Stitch by stitch, moment by moment, day by day, hour by hour. Enjoy the investment of time and energy; the journey is the thing.
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I just love it when people can put their thoughts on to paper. I’m guessing you keep a journal, right? I’ve noticed that people who write their thoughts well are people who keep journals. Sadly, that’s not me. But guess what my boys are getting for the start of summer? Journals! I want everyone in my house to learn to put their thoughts on paper.
So funny you mentioned an Anthro copycat. Caity does that too. You two have minds that think so alike.
She was looking through their site last night dreaming and thinking which one might get her next efforts. Hope you both have fun.
Linda–I do not currently keep a journal…this blog is as close as I get! Time to think is at an all new premium (thus, the multi-tasking with crafting!) But I’m with you: I have journals for each of the kiddos, hoping that they develop a lifelong love of tracking their thoughts. I’ll have to get with Caity for some serious fashion redos!
I love the color of that yarn, Ruth! And glad to know I’m not the only one “starting” a hat for next Christmas – ha!
Gorgeous photos pretty Mama! Love. It’s just too funny that the one post I missed was your adding color with pillows post…and I’m on the same mission. Are you still up for sewing (some of)them together? Have a great time with your parents today!
Perseverance is key. What sweet mercy that the One who is faithful enables us to be faithful through Him.