A Quiet Pause
It's been a little over two months since I last posted, and I wanted to take a moment to share why things have been quiet here at Willow Thread. In late January, I lost my father. He was not only a huge part of my life, but also one of the biggest inspirations behind my creativity. My dad was a true maker—a carpenter, inventor, performer and singer/songwriter and all heart. He could build just about anything, fix whatever was broken, and always had a new idea in his head. Much of my love for creating—whether it's quilting, writing, or crafting—was planted and nurtured by his example. These past weeks have been filled with grief, reflection, and a sort of stillness I wasn't expecting. I haven’t done much crafting during this time. It’s been hard to feel creative. But I’ve slowly started easing back into work part-time, and I’m finding little sparks of energy and comfort in familiar routines. My dad also loved music. He sang and wrote songs, and that’s something I used to ...
