Wednesday, May 28, 2014

We Are Not Alone - A Quilt Hug


This quilt was made a while ago for a friend who struggles with depression
She shares her journey openly and honestly.  I watch my friend and her struggles from the sidelines often feeling so helpless.  I understand depression ~ a little ~


I have been trying for the past month to get this to her, however, coffee dates were planned and then cancelled at the last minute - depression does that.
However, today she didn't cancel . . . . and we got to sit down for coffee, cake and we chatted 
And I got to give her a giant big quilt hug


"We are not alone, look we are loved" 

Those were the words spoken to her daughter as she looked over the quilt, and my heart broke and my tears welled . . . oh my darling friend no you are not alone and you are very much loved xxx 


14 comments:

Rachel Osborne said...

Ok now I'm crying.

Miriam said...

I think that is my favourite quilt of yours so far, so beautiful and meaningful x x x

sunny said...

I'm so glad you were able to connect with your friend. Depression is very real, and should not be experienced alone. Hugs.

Jo@awholeplotoflove said...

Oh this is such a lovely sweet post, what a great friend you are to your friend! Such a lovely quilt.

Creative Mama said...

love it xxx

Leonie said...

Lovely happy quilt - hope she feels loved and treasured when she snuggles in it x

Anonymous said...

oh I know depression all too well.Hugs to your friend !! oh and lovely lady you really are one in a million you are awesome CAT !! hugs xo

Linda said...

A lovely quilt holding a beautiful message. I do hope your friend manages to find comfort from it on her dark days. Winston Churchill suffered from depression and he called it "the black dog" which is probably a very apt description. A horrid condition which, unfortunately, is all too prevalent today. Good luck to your friend. She will be boosted by your lovely gift, a tangible sign of your love and affection and concern for her. Hope you manage to have lots more coffee and cake dates.

Leeanne said...

What a fabulous thoughtful gift, Lovely you!

Anonymous said...

you are one awesome friend! And clever too.

Gill @ Mudbird Ceramics said...

Beautiful quilt, beautiful friend xx

Hootnz said...

A beautiful quilt Cat! So glad to hear the recipient and her family can enjoy this precious gift from you :)

Cat said...

the quilt is lovely

but your heart even lovelier

Love and Light
from one Cat to another xo

Angela said...

You did a wonderful thing for your friend. Depression stinks, but having this quilt hug will make it better.