Monday, 18 January 2016
Clouds and Rainbows
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
My New Book
etsy
our etsy shop
Modern Vintage Gifts
about me
- Helen Philipps
- I am a designer, author, illustrator, stitcher and I just love crafting and making things. I live on the North West coast of England with my lovely husband. My family mean the world to me - I have two amazing grown up daughters and four sweet grandchildren - three boys and a girl.
for the birds
in my studio
Pretty Patchwork Gifts
lollipop flowers
crochet crush
sugar bunnies
the potting shed
tea time
little strawberry
jam for tea
sweet flowers
summer potting shed
sew pretty
bertie
must visit....
make do and mend
farmer's wife quilt
happy pinning
summer time
love quilts
my books
rosy cups
ripples and roses
love heart
sweetpeas
little maisie
sew and quilt
trudie
button love
cool britannia
flora
crafts beautiful
as seen in
love patchwork and quilting
chipper nelly blocks
hexie flower pincushion
love crochet
as seen in
vintage roses
rosy times
pretty patches
spring time
red and white
seaside quilts
give a doggie bag
spring potting shed
sweet spring
garden heart
50 comments:
Good morning
what a feast on my your blog is the colours really cheer me up on a miserable Monday morning.
I hope things settle down for you and your family soon.
Jacky
Such a pretty, soft and peaceful post Helen, I'm hoping that's how you're feeling inside too at this very sad time for you.
V xxx
The cold days, now have also come to my country, are ideal for enjoying relaxing moments crochet .... I like to see your stuff, Helen! always so sweet ... hope you can enjoy these beautiful moments! thanks for sharing! Kisses!
Such pretty pictures to look at - beautiful colour schemes as always. Hope you and your family are ok - sending hugs xx
The colours in the tulips are beautiful. Thank you for the cheerful pictures, we certainly need lots of colour at the moment.
Your colours are beautiful as always Helen and I can see how much they will cheer you at this sad time... I hope you are looking after yourself! Hugs Christine x
More pretty colours. I do love your colour palette. Your ripple blanket is very pretty
Julie xxxxxx
Dear Helen, I hope you find comfort from your sweet crafts and supplies. Hugs and kisses! x Teje
Thinking of you Helen at this sad time. Continue to surround yourself with warm blankets and beautiful flowers. Sending you and your family much love. x
My thoughts and feelings echo what Green Rabbit Designs wrote. I can't say it any better than that.
I am so very sorry Helen to read your heart breaking news. There are no words that give true comfort, only warm and happy memories, something that will return with time. My thoughts are truly with you and your family and it is good to immerse yourself in bright and happy crafts to help you through this time. xx
You colours are always amazing, I love the blanket and the lillies. So sorry to hear your sad news, take care of yourself and sending hugs to youxxx
Hi Helen,Have been thinking of you.I did find you on FB,and left a comment.I am Ronni mog on there.Glad you are finding solace in your wonderful creations at this difficult time.Love this post,Beautiful pics.Take care.xxx Lee
So sorry to hear your sad news, Helen. As the others have said, I hope that you are able to find comfort in your family and your lovely, lovely creations. Sometimes it's nice to have something to lose yourself in, isn't it? Sending your hugs, smiles and positive thoughts. xo
Crafting certainly eases the pain in our hearts especially at sad times such as you are going through. Thinking of you.
I'm glad that you can find comfort in your craft Helen at such a difficult time. Having your family around you too helps so much. Thinking of you. Keep snug and keep crafting. Hugs xx
Hi Helen, i'm glad you have your family and crafting to help fill the days as you cope with your loss. Take care, Cindy
Helen I have so enjoyed reading your lovely blog as always. I agree with all the comments people have posted and I can't really add to their lovely words. I'm sure that you will find some comfort in their lovely comments. Take care
Love Carole from Rossendale xxx
Yes, crafting and being busy and to be indulged in wonderful colours does help a little bit to get one through the day, doesn't it? I am glad you can find a bit of comfort in it in these difficult times for you and your family.
Big hugs from Mirjam.
Surrounding yourself with happy colors and immersing yourself in creativity surely is the best way to deal with heartache. Blessings of comfort and peace to you and your family. Tammy
Oh my dearest Helen! How deeply sorry I feel for this great loss. My sweetest thoughts come out to you with my sincere condolences. Creating and crafting is a healthy way to overcome the sorrow of losing a mother.
Be blessed
Olympia
Hallo Helen, ich habe eben erst gelesen, dass deine Mutter verstorben ist. Das tut mir sehr leid und ich kann mit dir fühlen, ich weiß wie schlimm es ist die Mutter zu verlieren. Ich wünsche dir ganz viel Kraft in deiner Trauer.
Ich drücke dich Annerose
Ah Helen, I'm rather behind with posts, so, so sorry to hear about your Mum. It has to be one of the toughest things to lose a parent, the memories are so precious, I'm glad you have others to share the memories with as well as the pain. Hugs. Xx
Ah Helen, I'm rather behind with posts, so, so sorry to hear about your Mum. It has to be one of the toughest things to lose a parent, the memories are so precious, I'm glad you have others to share the memories with as well as the pain. Hugs. Xx
It's good that you still have family members to share the pain & remember old happy memories. Take care x
Helen.So sorry to hear about your dear Mum.I am hoping happy memories will keep you and your father and your sisters going and give you comfort and throwing yourself into some crafting always helps.Barbara
Helen, the beautiful colors you surround yourself with must surely bring peace and tranquility to you during this time of loss. I know seeing your pretty pastels are like a balm to my eyes during this cold wintertime. Thank you for giving us the gift of your creations to enjoy. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
I'm a bit behind with blogs so I'm so sorry to hear that your Mum has died. Take heart in all the lovely memories. I lost my lovely Mum in October to pancreatic cancer, what can I say. Take care of yourself and your family just as I am trying to do, Jane xxx
I know you are going through a sad time yet your pictures are so positive and pretty. Wishing you and your family much love,
Jillxo
Dearest Helen, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray for understanding and comfort for you and all those you love.
I am going to try to teach myself to do granny squares and make a beautiful blanket much like yours...there would be nothing more cheerful on a dark, cold day than to be able to wrap up in something so bright and pretty. If I can do it, I would love to make one for my daughter and DIL...they would LOVE one.
Such a beautiful post Helen. You are so amazing and I'm so glad you have some peaceful projects to work on that make you happy during this sad time. It so nice that your sisters and dad are around so that you have each other. So many memories to share, hugs to you and take care. xoxoRobin
Sincerest hugs to you. xx
These colours bring hope to grey winter days. I miss to calm that I feel in your post. Wishing you and your family all the best in that sad time.
Sweet Hellen, beautiful colors, pretty flowers, new projects, relaxing music, family... all together will help you on that sad moment.
A big hug and lots of love,
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
Dear Helen,
So sorry to hear of your loss, a Mom is our first friend and the loss is so deep. Thinking of you and your family and sending warm hugs.
Your color choices are so comforting and lovely.
Pat
Helen,
My prayers are with you and you family during this sad time.
Hand sewing and listening to music sounds like a soothing way to spend the hours.
I am glad to hear you are taking some quiet time for yourself it must be so hard for you all right now take love and solace from each other. Beautiful and such pretty colours on your blog today Helen I to have some tulips inside the house and also a bunch of daffodils to I do love spring flowers. Take lots of care, dee xx
Beautiful, bright colors and soothing activities to keep you warm and feeling peaceful right now. You're in my thoughts and prayers, Helen.
I am so glad that you have family members to walk with you during this season of your life, Helen. Your words have reminded me of how grateful I was [and am] having my sisters to walk with me through the deaths of our parents over ten years ago. Sharing with us as you surround yourself with your wonderfully colorful projects, and flowers, and as you continue your creative pursuits while you mourn, is a generous gift to those of us who find joy in the sweet beauty you bring to our lives through your blog posts and books. Thank you. You are in my thoughts and prayers with love, Helen. xx
The ordinary things of daily life can bring normalcy and a measure of comfort during hard times. I'm glad you can spend time with your dad and sisters. Hugs to you.
I was so sorry to read of the passing of your dear mother. I so understand. I lost my own almost two years ago. Sending you love.
Big Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Aren't we lucky that we have skills to help us cope when times are rough? I'm glad you have a few things to take your mind off of your sadness now. And I LOVE love those sweet little granny squares -- such pretty shades of blue!
glad you are able to find some comfort in your crafts xxx take care xxx
I absolutely love coming for a visit because your colors and all your sweet items just bring a grin to my face.
The colours of your blanket, the buttons, felt balls, all are so cheering. Hope things ease for you and your family xx
I missed your previous post - so sorry to hear about your mum. My mum died more than 20 years ago. You never forget your mum but things have to carry on. I love your little crocheted squares.
Hope you are well Helen?! It must be a difficult time for you. Your blanket looks very comfortable. I can imagine how lovely it will be to have it wrapped around you while sitting on the couch.
Have a lovely evening!
Madelief x
Your beautiful colours always inspire Helen. Love 'Happiness is Homemade' quote and cross stitching. Love always. Pat xoxo
It's always a pleasure to see your colourful crafting.
Still thinking of you and your family, Helen. I'm glad your dad has you and your sisters to share the happy family memories with.
Barbara xx
You are in my thoughts, Helen. Crafting is soothing and comforting but it does leave your mind free for thoughts, sad or sunny.
Amalia
xo
Post a Comment