It seems a lifetime since last I
wrote. In a way, it has been
one. It's been over a year of
working and changing and growing.
Not only in Mama Jean's but also in life. My business is still growing and believe it or not, I still
love what I do. How amazing is
that? To have built a life that
allows me freedom to create all day long, anything I can dream.
Dreaming
has changed my world. I have
dreams of how I want to grow my business and what projects I want to try and
create. I set goals for the year
based upon my dreams and then, when the dream comes true I question is this
real or am I still dreaming until I accidentally stitch my finger while working
on a new project and I smile, for the dream has become my reality.
I dreamed one day of my work being
in a gallery, and in just a few days, that dream will come true as well. So many people over the years have
called my art “crafty” not true art. Alas, I know this to be untrue but still
the lingering desire to be validated in the realm that others deem reality has
lingered. As part of a collective
show, with other artist, who also long to be validated and who create from
their heart feels amazing.
I had dreams of my work being
filled with magic and wonder for each person who ordered one. Either for self
or as a gift for others and within each quilt I strive to weave love and wishes
for a life full of blessings and memories that will be carried on through the
quilt as it is passed from one family member to the next. Each wear and tear
will only elevate the value of the tattered quilt in the eyes of the family
thus creating the true magic.
The amazing messages from those who
have purchased a quilt have touched my heart and guide me to remain true to my
mission. To create, unique quilts,
with no two ever being the same honoring the individual who has ordered it. To
help build a world full of magic and joy. Where laughter is tickling at every
corner as sweet dreams drift gently upon them as the slumber through the night.
I have also found my daily life to
be filled with dreams again. Dreams
of spirit and worlds unknown; yet familiar in every way. Bringing me back to a
place I had almost forgotten. One
of magic and mystery.
Seeking truth through spiritual growth has touched me deeply and re-awakened
the longing of seeking truth and understanding of the worlds we live
within. Of living from the heart
in all we do. Of walking gently upon the earth and being touched deeply by the
sweetness of life allowing an innocence of life to fill me again. To once again
walk in the wonder of spirit and to see through eyes that have for to long been
dim. I am listening, I am
breathing and I am hearing and the songs and stories that are coming forth rock
my world at a core level.
Embracing spirit again has brought utter joy into my heart and tears of
gratitude flow freely. The work is
worthy of the time and though the journey isn’t always clear the view along the
way is breathtaking.
I feel as if I am creating a quilt
of life full of magic and wonder for myself again. Stitched in love and full of secret messages and blessings
in each piece I choose to add.
Spirit swirls in the patterns of the quilting and the lining is dipped
in stardust and dream magic. If I
be dreaming now, may I never wake for this is the world I long to live in.
photo by Jhada Addams
