On my way back to Slow Cloth

The health issues that were plaguing our family continued to be problems through the end of the year. Today we are at Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN to see what can be done to get Hubby around the corner and through the woods, so to speak. It's been a rough start to a new year, but there's always hope for the next day, isn't there?

In the meantime, as I was spinning my wheels, getting this house ready for the market I dugout located this antique leaves and vines quilt top from the thirties in a "safe" place in my closet. A friend of mine located this in Shipshewana, IN a few years ago, and I absolutely fell in love. This is something I've always wanted to do, but since I don't do hand applique so much anymore, this will be the surrogate!  

It's king size, which is unusual for that time period.

I want this year to be the year of "slow cloth" as defined by Elaine Lipson. I plan on getting this tiop basted, then start the hand quilting journey with it through this year. Will you join me in slowing down and enjoying the journey? I've put Elaine's list of 10 qualities of Slow Cloth below my signature, but it can apply to just about anything you might "do", and I think it will enrich my daily life!

10 QUALITIES OF SLOW CLOTH,BY ELAINE LIPSON

• She defined Slow Cloth several years ago on her blog. Read the original post which is beautifully written. (Copyright Elaine Lipson 2007-2010; all rights reserved).
• Joy
  Slow Cloth has the possibility of joy in the process. In other words, the journey matters as much as the destination.
• Contemplation
  Slow Cloth offers the quality of meditation or contemplation in the process.
• Skill
  Slow Cloth involves skill and has the possibility of mastery.
• Diversity
  Slow Cloth acknowledges the rich diversity and multicultural history of textile art.
• Teaching
  Slow Cloth honors its teachers and lineage even in its most contemporary expressions.
• Materials
  Slow Cloth is thoughtful in its use of materials and respects their source.
• Quality
  Slow Cloth artists, designers, crafters and artisans want to make things that last and are well-made.
• Beauty
  It's in the eye of the beholder, yes, but it's in our nature to reach for beauty and create it where we can.
• Community
  Slow Cloth supports community by sharing knowledge and respecting relationships.
• Expression
  Slow Cloth is expressive of individuals and/or cultures. The human creative force is reflected and evident in the work.