A Serene Day

I traveled to Mankato today solo.  That doesn’t happen often.  Our stitichers group met today in one of the city parks.  We each were armed with our own chair and a snack if we preferred.  

The shade trees with a breeze blowing . . . it was a serene type of day for us.  I had not seen the gals since February.  There were eleven of us in a huge circle staying six feet apart.  Social distancing to the letter of the law.  That was until some of the gals had brought what they had been working on during the covid.  Then . . . it was as if bees were brought to the honey.  Of course we needed to take a closer look.   

We checked out the seam allowances.  Where had the pattern been gotten?  How many yards of fabric had it taken, etc.  What a fun time of sharing. Being able to take in what others had been doing during these months was better than a shot of Adrenalin.  Many had not missed a beat in gathering fabrics as needed.  Websites were easily maneuvered and the fabrics appeared on their doorsteps.  Others had traveled and picked up supplies curb side after checking out sites and ordering via credit card.  Tips and ideas were shared.  Concerns for health issues were also shared.  The talk was open and frank. 

As I had been very preoccupied this season with painting and sifting and sorting, I took in ideas to bring back to my sewing studio.  I felt regenerated and I hope we can do this several more times this fall season.  I have not felt the need to replenish my supplies and am content pulling from stashes.  

I am getting that feeling.  I am getting that itch to spend some quality time in my sewing studio.  Dennis still has a pass for playing solitaire on the old Dell laptop in the sewing studio and snacking on the dish of nuts to the right of the laptop.  He may look, he may watch . . . but no touching.

I believe after today, I can imagine how our grandchildren feel about being able to go back to school.  If only they could do safe distance in a classroom and share and learn.  They would also feel the serenity of a normal exchange with their piers as Grammie had today.