“Sewing is a creative mess, and is better than tidy idleness.”

When Breezy and I were young, Momma always made sure we had something to do with our hands, whether it be embroidery, sewing, crocheting, knitting, or drawing. She has taught us how to make creative handiwork projects. I’ve been greatly blessed with a mother who teaches me valuable things that I will be able to use in the present and in the future.

I‘ve formed habits that when ever Mom’s reading aloud, I’m listening to an audio book, or even having a conversation with guests, I feel like I need to be doing something productive with my hands (even though I don’t always work with my hands during these times, I still feel like I ought to).

Momma is raising us to be productive with our time. Because of that (and the grace God has given me to see them through!), I have been able to complete large projects that I wouldn’t have been able to do without using my every spare minute. A couple of these are my yoyo coverlet and the cross-stitch of the USA.

By trying to use my time productively, I will be able to create things for my future home, whether they be decorations or useful items. One day I hope to adorn my own home with the items I have created with my own hands.

“She stretches out her hand to the distaff,
And her hands grasp the spindle.” – Proverbs 31:20

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