Square 1

Sunshine:

• The warmth that causes the earth to warm in Spring, and the seeds to sprout. 
• The energy that allows plants to make their own food, which in turn allows us to obtain nourishment.
• Heat for our atmosphere, that causes the winds to blow and the clouds to form and the rain to fall.
• Comfort-giver to old-bones, dwellers in wintery climates, and cats...

Counting My Blessings

I've decided to participate in Counting My Blessings!

I was so inspired by 39 Squares that I began to wish I had participated in it. Thoughts began to sneak in that maybe I could do my own version of the stitchalong. I even started jotting down ideas for squares, and taking stock of what supplies I would need...Then came April 20th, when I learned I could vote on a new project - and my vote was cast for counting my blessings.

So now I'm making new plans with a bit of the old wrapped into them. I'm still going to do 40 squares. I turn 40 this year, and I wanted to mark that occasion somehow. And a lot of my blessings may end up the same as my other list. There may be lots of little things from nature and everyday life. I have learned in the last year just how precious every day can be and how little things that surround us can bring us joy. You'll be seeing a lot of those in my squares.

So I've gathered what I have at home. Now I need to go find some fabric to stitch them on...