Yesterday was sunny , warmer but still cold.
A sense of spring in winter. Two seasons at once, in my mind. A moment is complicated. Not just one thing.
I stitched this magic spiral yesterday. For the New Beginning Cloth.
This morning it's warmer. New bird sounds, Evaporating snow. I will stack lots of wood on the porch, Big rain storms coming, bringing warmth, so fine with me.
One moment but more than one moment.
Ruben has arrived. Bruno has a brother. And Nana is very busy...
This one, A New Beginning, a more free form approach. When I get the chance I will just go with how it goes. Patch by patch.
Hi Jude,
Hope you’re getting some of this beautiful sunny weather expecting a high of 50’s today.
Setting in the sun writing this note to you.
The warmth of it is melting into my bones.
I promise that I’ll not complain about the heat this summer.
Blessings to you and family.
Pat
Congratulations, Nana! Welcome Ruben ❤️
Congratulations Jude on the new addition…such lucky boys to have such a Nana!
So glad that your new grandson arrived; You’re going to be a very busy Nanna, and a happy one, as you play with them. Bruno has really caught on as how to shovel! What a good pic. I love the Magic Spiral, and seeing Soul-O’s head in the centre and the new black & white 9 square is a great design and very smart. Roll on sunshine, I say – it would be way too cold for me. Wishing you every happiness, Jude.
such JOY!! congratulations NANA!!
Two is a great number.
And the trees in snow…made me smile.
Congratulations, Jude, and welcome to the world, Ruben!
Ice everywhere, wood shed path is unwalkable without super high-tech ice cleats, which I don’t have. But tonight, it’s 42 and pouring rain. Yikes!
How wonderful – two little boys! Congratulations and thank you for sharing your happy news. I can feel Spring in the air here in Virginia. The first snowdrops and daffodils are popping up and blooming. I hope you have some Spring blooms and warm sunshine soon!
How wonderful! And how lucky these boys are to have you in their lives — a wise and loving nana living nearby & ready to explore the world with them as they grow. May you all enjoy the adventure!
What a confusing time, its hard to find the words, disbeleif for me, amongst it. New beginnings that’s somewhere to pin hope. Black and white quilt and a black and white world amidst that snow so pure. Enjoy being Nanna, real meaning, love and nurture with patience and care like only Nana can xxx
Congratulations Jude, such happiness……………
So happy for the entire family, little ones bring such joy to the world!
This is the best of news! Much love!
The wonderful news of new life in your family circle certainly brings much more magic into your stitched magic circle!
Congrats to all!
What wonderful news, so glad all went well. I am so happy for you and your growing (!) family. Life is so sweet and sour 😋At last I am in a position to follow in your footsteps , the end of a forty year marriage and a move to be with my daughter and grandchildren. You have been an inspiration Jude, seeing you make such a HUGE life change has enabled me to face the fear and even start looking forward to it. Thank you stitchy friend of the ether and I hope it bloody warms up soon where you are !!!🥰
Welcome Ruben! Congratulations Jude! How wonderful to share the wonders of the world with them.
Congratulations!
And I love the photographs. Your home looks so cosy and magical…the anticipation of spring…❤️💛💚
a full circle of joy… for bruno ‘n ruben to have their nana close by…
and for nana to have her bruno ‘n ruben close by… happy days!
Ruben and Bruno, they already sound like quite a pair. Congratulations all!
I am so very happy for you and yours
So lovely for you all Jude. A happy time.
So happy to hear about Ruben arriving! This is special for all of you!
Another little one to share the world with. Joy in the form of two little boys who will share their world with Nana and she with them. Blessings to all in the family and a special hug for big brother Bruno. The late writer and environmentalist, Rachel Carson said this about children and wonder: said, “If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it”. This adult is you Jude.
Love and congratulations to you and yours dear Jude.
Bruno and Ruben…what great names 💖
Congratulations to the family on the new addition. I love how their names use the same letters.
And WOW. Now, that’s an icicle and a half.
Another “And” — I’m loving the black and white pieces. So crisp and clean. Almost like a nod to Soul-o.
Welcome Ruben! A newborn and a two year old will keep you busy; how well I remember. Happy times.
Lovely news! Congrats Jude! Nice for Bruno, too. How things can be two things at once is a perfect way to describe this part of the year.
Congratulations! And I’m loving the magical black and white.
Congratulations to all on the arrival of the new member of your tribe! 🥳
Congratulations!!! Wishing you an early spring!
We had the last day of first spring on Sunday. Monday was the first day of second winter. That is how we describe the weather this time of year.
Congratulations, Jude!
Oh, some HAPPY news!
Very good🩵💙🎉
HURRAH!!!!!
Two little grandsons 🩵💙
Congratulations!
Great to keep your mind and body busy and distracted.
Same here💙🩵
Works for me 😉
Ruben…..Nice name
Happy News
I’m going ( trying) to work with you with a new cloth
New hope
Love love love
Good morning. Happy spring and still winter. What a treat to see a new cloth beginning on the wall. First patch up! Two brothers…fun to come.
Congratulations! Precious baby energy … so fresh from heaven. I bet Bruno will be intrigued. Glad he will have a brother. May they carry a lasting bond of love.
Oh such happy news! Just when we all need some happy news in our lives.
Enjoy!
Congratulations on the arrival of Ruben! How I long to be a grandmother. What a special gift for you.
Congratulations on Ruben’s arrival.. The smell of a tiny baby s neck, so divine. Love your spiral, continuation of life.
Joanna
Congratulations!!! So many new things coming at once! Enjoy!
💛
Lovely news, Jude! Hope they are all well. And that the warmer weather arrives soon for you. x
Congratulations on new grandson Rueben! 💙
Love what you have so far on the black and white cloth!
Happy birthday Ruban,
welcome to this world. It’s with great anticipation of how this world will be in another 25 years. I wish for you and your brother to find peace and prosperity in this place.
Namaste ~
Celebrating Rueben’s arrival and meeting with Bruno! A lifelong pairing. How wondrous. Also, your photos in this post are particularly beautiful.
oops… Ruben, sorry little guy…
Congratulations Jude!!! Wonderful news for and from you. Little people are so awesome. Love their little hands and feet and sweet little faces. I’m sure you are a proud Nana❤️
New life! Congratulations!
Congratulations on the new arrival! The two brothers will enjoy playing together. Glad you have some warmer weather coming your way. I would not be able to take that long cild winter. You are very brave!
Congratulations on the arrival of your second grandson, Jude!! What does little Bruno think?
Your magic Spiral testifies to the Circle of Life, always moving forward!
Hello, Jude. 🍀