heart cloth moonday

Whenever I hesitate to get things I've made out of storage, I think of my mom. She made afghans and doilies and quilts, miscellaneous hand-stitched decorative items, and dozens of painted landscapes. Most of it was wrapped in plastic and put into the closet or the basement and I always think of that as being such a loss.

Which leads me to something I made a while back, a heart cloth completed on 02/02/02. (I downsized the photo because otherwise it's so bright it makes my eyes hurt.) Made from a pattern and embellished with some of my mom's vintage jewelry, it comes out of the closet once in a while. To tell the truth, it's just too valentiney to keep up for very long, I'm wondering if I should give it an overhaul or leave it be.

The African violets are so full and lush and have bloomed for so long -- just one more photo.

The moon cloth is being held up by my sewing buddy. On to other things now.

Today is a waxing moonday moving into the sign of Aries tomorrow (2/12/13). Aries is a fire sign and that means energy, intensity, action and impatience.  Fun new projects are easily begun now and existing ones more easily brought to completion. Emotionally, things can get exciting.

Aries rules the top of the head and face to the nose. That means conditions may be more easily treated in those areas now and at the same time, problems in those areas may flare up. It's best to be vigilant about avoiding known headache triggers and also stay hydrated -- cool and calm is a good counter-balance to Aries. "The reason that headaches and migraines often occur at this time is because of the top-heavy, impatient Aries energy." (Moon Time by Johanna Paungger & Thomas Poppe)

Thinking about the next fun new project. A great week to all. xx