When I started working on the prayer blanket, I approached it from the front like any painting or collage. But I soon realized the back side was telling a story too. Each square represents an “intention” for a particular person. I sew the tiny square of paper onto a backing. Each square is held by two stitches knotted at the back and I write the first name and last initial next to the stitches. The stitching isn’t perfect. The squares aren’t all lined up. Some of the names are squiggly. But seen all together, there is a beautiful pattern and story that is not of my making. It’s all held together by people’s generosity to bless, to wish well to others.
There is still room if you would like to add to the blanket. You can send me their names by commenting on this post, or by email at sunnymarlene@sasktel. I would be honoured to add them.
