The Gift of Colour in a January Sky

Hello friends and fellow bloggers,

How are you all doing this January?

It's horrific and/or dramatic news around the world these days. I'm trying to avoid spending too much time on the news so I can keep peace of mind.

I was so happy to see some beautiful colour in my sky this week. We were expecting snow today but it didn't arrive. I hope you are keeping warm and happy where you are.

Joining in with Skywatch Friday this week.

Cushion Covers

 

My theme word in 2024 was 'create'. I'm afraid I didn't actually create too much due to various interruptions (read more here). 

I hope to try again in 2025 and have selected renew as my new theme word. I selected it to help remind me that I need to renew myself in body, mind and spirit. This word is very open ended and will also help remind me to renew my creativity. Creativity helps my mind and my spirit too.

I've started the first month with a project for a loved one whose birthday is coming up next month. She lives over 1200 km away but she is going to be visiting the province soon and will be staying about an hour away from where I live.  We've made tentative plans to get together for lunch; perhaps an overnight visit if she can manage the time.  I already know she loves the cushion and the colours I've used though she doesn't know I've made it for her.

Front

Back

I still have to block the cushion cover to make it look crisper and 'straighter'. I'm also hoping to make a cushion insert.

I like how it turned out and it has helped reduce my stash of crafting supplies so I've decided to make another cushion with coordinating colours.