Sew This is Christmas . . .the Most (Wonderful?) Time of the Year
We're entering the most wonderful time of the year, right? I mean, it must be wonderful, considering all the parties and presents and plates filled with goodies…
But, like the scuffed-up half of a shiny new penny, there's a side not mentioned in catchy Christmas songs. The lonely side. The sick side. The heartrending “I’m-suffering-a-great-loss” side. The holidays, in all of their wonderfulness, can be an especially painful time for family, friends, or maybe even ourselves.
Now, I’m not trying to dim the Christmas lights. Truly, I’m not! But if we recognize that the season can be difficult sometimes, maybe we’ll find ways to lift and build and comfort and strengthen each other.
One way to combat depression is being creative. If you're feeling blue, maybe spend an hour or two (or more) at your embroidery machine or trying a new Punch Needle project?
Or . . .maybe you could treat yourself to a little something to make your creative experience even more fun, like a roll of Paper Tape, or Woven Tags, or a Christmasy Needle Minder?
But at the end of the day, the best way to beat the blues is to think of someone else and do what you can to make their day brighter.
All of us at Kimberbell wish each one of you a happy and peaceful season. Know we're thinking of you!
