Studio Comfort...

 One of the things I love about spending time in the studio is being surrounded

by the gifts I have received from friends over the years. I keep many of those gifts

where I can see them every day, and they're constant reminders of those friends.

All I have to do is look around and I find myself surrounded by them.

These wonderful and unique gifts were created by loving hands for me.

They're like reminders of warm, comforting hugs.

Of course, I reciprocated with each and every one of these friends, but I'm 

still in awe of the talent, generosity and friendship that each gift represents.

From Laura

Gifts that were chosen with my favorite things in mind -

like acorns and oak leaves - and needlework...

From Kathy

or hand stitched woolwork on a pincushion (you know I love pincushions!)...

From Bonnie

or a special sewn flower cushion from a swap that was the start of what

has become a valued friendship from someone I've never met in person...

From Twyla

 or a crocheted pincushon that is just one of the many gifts that was made by 

another dear blog friend. She also crocheted a beautiful prayer shawl for me 

when Fezzik died. I'll never, ever forget her for that kindness and concern.

These are just a few of the gifts that surround me in my studio. 

Is it any wonder that I love spending time there? 

Please know that these are tangible gifts, but I also value the gifts of your

time and words whenever you leave comments for me on my blog.

It's the feedback you give that lets me know that my words reach you...

that I'm not just "talking" out into the ether. That I'm not alone in this effort.

Thank you for those gifts, too.