Sew comforting

Life around here after the birth of our daughter is, dare I say it, starting to fall into some form of routine. Our almost 9 months old daughter is doing really well and has learnt to put herself to sleep and now manages to go from 6.30pm to 6am. This means that after dinner I can sit down and do something for me, something creative such as post on my blog or do some work on my new sewing project.


The sewing project I have decided to embark on is my very first patchwork quilt. I previously been a bit nervous of making a quilt. They always looked a bit complicated however after some patient guidance from my Mum who has been attending patchwork classes I have undertaken a random quilt of pink and aqua blue. I am hoping that, once finished, it will be used to keep our daughters legs warm in her buggy come the colder autumn/winter months.


I'm not following any strict patchwork pattern so each 2.5 inch square is placed randomly. I am just enjoying the process of piecing the bright, splashy colours together.

I get a great deal of comfort from sitting absorbed by the careful cutting of the fabric and listening to the gentle hum of the sewing machine. It is really helping me to relax. I can feel my brain letting go of all of the 24/7 mummy worries. Is she eating enough? Is she eating too much? Is she too hot? Is she too cold? For a few precious hours I immerse myself in the sea of patchwork patterns and colours. When I finally emerge from the patchwork waters I feel refreshed and I feel I once again able to give my all to being a Mum. There is also something incredibly satisfying to know that I am making something that will bring comfort to our daughter. I like to think about her all bundled up in it on one of our walks down the lane with our hairy gentle dog.


I had better get a move on as those autumn days are nearer than I would care to admit.