Mulcaster Mews

Meet Irene. She's such an inspiration to all …

We received the most wonderful email about Irene from our creative friend Debbie. She wrote:

"Irene is not only a crafty lady, but a very gentle kind soul who has been my partner in crime (so to speak) in creating decoration for the Mulcaster Mews, but is a great inspiration when she works on the quilts for the Kids for Cancer in our region."

We just had to share her inspiring story with you …

Irene "Learn to Sew or Do Dishes" is the choice my Mother gave to me when I was 12. Never washed a dish until I got married. My love for sewing, stitching and crafting has enriched my life with wonderful friends that I have met over the years and am still meeting new ones that share the love of crafting. It has also seen me through the dark days of caring for my aging parents and two husbands. I thought I would have to give up crafting with failing eyesight and health, but with all of the new things our now, nothing is stopping me now. I have a wonderful son who is helping me journal all my works and some of my pieces may end up in the museum in Guelph, Ont.

{Irene's creative space}

Ribbons, lace, embroidery threads, buttons, gems and of course, sparkles are what I loved to embellish the items given to me like the Barbie Quilt for the Kids for Cancer program in our region.

I also create seasonal decorations for the retirement residence where I live.

I love the creative process when I want to recycle something. When I must rest, I know that I can keep my hands and mind busy with stitching or looking at magazines that showcase people's creative talents. If you want to read more of my story, just go to www.fabriccraftsbydj1.webs.com and check our my photo album and the blog.

~Irene

~Thank you so much Irene for allowing us to share your story!~

Please visit http://fabriccraftsbydj1.webs.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=9995394 to see more of Irene's creative projects.

Wasn't that wonderful? Do you have someone like Irene who inspires you? My own sweet Great-Grandmother was an excellent quilter. I still have the beautiful whole-cloth quilt she created for me when I was born. Even though she was at 83 at the time, her stitches are so close and perfect. Now matter how hard I try (and with perfect eyesight!), I can't get mine even close to that!

Please share your inspiration!

~WINNERS~

Drum roll please ….

For Becky Higgins' Project Life …

CONGRATULATION Angela!