I saw this a while ago, on Karen Neary's page, and yesterday decided to order it. The name, and her words, all say how determined you are in Canada to withstand any intrusion from further south. To stand firm, and be ready.
I have a stash of batiks, Hugh would call it a massive hoard, and I will see what delightful fabrics can be ready when the pattern arrives. This is in paper format only, so a little wait till I can undo the envelope and start to assemble pieces.
Sew Karen-ly Created , in Nova Scotia, visit and see the other delights there. Canada has a special place in my heart and this pattern called out to me.
These are the words with the pattern on Karen's web site.
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"With his wings (and elbows) lifted, and sporting a maple leaf on his breast, this Canada Goose embodies the spirit of patriotism sweeping our country. The simple design shows a protective goose glancing upward at the gaggle of his compatriots at the ready to help."
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Meantime life continues at a much safer and slower pace, we are both doing okay, the district nurse has visited, and will call again on Saturday.
Thank you all for your lovely comments,
I can say that when something is amiss and you cannot see it, a few possibilities flash through your mind, specially at times when you lie waiting for a procedure, Reassuring and caring, they stood out as attributes that every nurse and doctor showed every time they came to see me.
In 2015, Jake Bailey won the Quote of the Year competition. Massey University voted an unprecedented 77% to decide Jake to be the winner. He was Head Boy at Christchurch Boys High School, and a week prior to prize-giving he was diagnosed with Burkitt non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, and attended the prize giving in a wheelchair, He was told he might not live to see that day, so with courage, determination ,huge support and love from family and peers, he gave his speech , not knowing when he wrote it a few weeks earlier that this would be how he would attend.
His words seem so appropriate for today.
Quotation of the day, an excerpt from a speech by Jake Bailey,
" So be gallant, be great, be gracious and be
grateful for the opportunities that you have "
Greetings from Jean.
11 comments:
En Garde.... The pattern is so beautiful and it makes me sad for what is going on in our country. I cry thinking about it. The vast majority of people are not supportive and are very scared. The words posted on Karen's web site are so touching. And your second quote is just right, but the opposite of what is being pushed here. Stay Well Please!!!
Glad to hear you are both doing okay, Jean.
Thank you for voicing your support for Canada.
We Canucks really are "En Garde" against our formerly friendly neighbour.
(sigh)
Jake was right for sure! Take care!
I hope you have fun sewing! Elbows up!
It is so sad that Canada needs to stand firm and be ready. That is a stunning tapestry and Jake's words so appropriate. I hope you both keep improving and keep well.
Hello Jean,
Love the goose and the pretty pattern! I am sorry our current administration is causing problems with our allies. I hope you and Hugh stay healthy, take care! Have a great day!
Thank you all for lovely supportive comments. The font, I couldn't change it to my usual Georgia, after I inserted the words from Karen.
What a great quote from Jake. People spend far too much time being upset about things they can't change, instead of going for the good things in their life with gusto!
What a lovely post, Jean, and I thank you sincerely for sharing my Canada Goose. I am not sure if the "Elbows Up" slogan resonates with you at all, but it's a term that comes from hockey; meaning the elbows are up to fight off an opponent. Sending my best wishes for good health along to you and yours. Elbows up! ~ Karen
I saw that pattern and love it. Have fun making it!
Love Karen's pattern and you will have fun making it. I love Canada - we went to Nova Scotia for our honeymoon and last year we went to Quebec City....more to come!
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