Kitchen Witchery

 Over the years, I've sewn about 60 or so quilts for people. It might be more, but I don't think so.

They've been for birthdays, for foster kids, for family members... They've been a baby's first blanket, and a mother's cancer quilt. 

With all of them, though, the overarching thought has always been to provide comfort for the receiver.

When I make something, especially something that's designed to be such a close comfort for the person, I believe in setting intensions during the creation of it.

I set up a stream of music or movies that make me happy. 

I make the house smell good, and every piece I touch I focus positive thoughts of love, comfort, and hope into them.

I don't know whether this honestly makes a difference for those who have received these blankets. 

It doesn't matter, though. The fact is, the pieces I've made are unique, provide comfort, and make the individual feel special.

Sometimes, that's enough. Sometimes, that's all that's needed. 

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