tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post7306042311559713279..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : Black Linen Vali TopFiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-21776825631432675532022-07-08T22:07:57.418+01:002022-07-08T22:07:57.418+01:00I am so sorry to hear that you also lost your mum ...I am so sorry to hear that you also lost your mum to cancer recently, it is so cruel. I hope you are looking after yourself while you heal. Thank you so much for your suggestion. I will definitely look into that. I definitely felt early on that I would hate a support group but at this point now the thought of being surrounded by people who have experienced similar and being able to talk about it really appealsFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-2002490585594819822022-07-08T22:04:54.743+01:002022-07-08T22:04:54.743+01:00Thank you so muchThank you so muchFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-54665054192868888762022-07-08T22:04:25.315+01:002022-07-08T22:04:25.315+01:00Gosh that description of the cold wet towel hits t...Gosh that description of the cold wet towel hits the nail right on the head! It is so hard to explain grief to people but that really sums up that wave of feeling when it hits you all over again what has happened. Thank you for kind words and worry about me. I’m very glad I explained now. It is so wonderful to have such a supportive community here on my blog. Sewing people are just wonderful<br /><br />And yes I have succumbed to the gathers…can’t say I’ll be rushing to do more any time soon though haha! Good luck with the pants fitting, that seems to be a never ending quest for me Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-63135184855115961732022-07-08T22:01:16.059+01:002022-07-08T22:01:16.059+01:00O I am so sorry to hear that you lost your Mum to ...O I am so sorry to hear that you lost your Mum to bowel cancer too. It is just so awful. Thank you for your kind words. She blessed me with many wonderful memories so I keep her close through those nowFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-43393347445844981832022-07-08T21:59:11.251+01:002022-07-08T21:59:11.251+01:00Thank you Diana. I am trying to go easy on myself....Thank you Diana. I am trying to go easy on myself. I hope now that I am enjoying sewing again I’ll have lots more to shareFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-48483678988076249152022-07-08T21:58:27.265+01:002022-07-08T21:58:27.265+01:00Thank you for your kind words. Sewing has become a...Thank you for your kind words. Sewing has become a place of comfort again so I’m hoping it will help the healingFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-91239850987404918082022-07-08T21:53:50.697+01:002022-07-08T21:53:50.697+01:00Thank you so much for your kind comment Marleen. I...Thank you so much for your kind comment Marleen. I am so sorry to hear about your mother. It certainly does turn the world upside down, and in strange ways how and what you think about everything too. I have been trying to go really easy on myself, thank you for your lovely advice and sharing with meFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-38709980363868101432022-07-08T21:51:09.295+01:002022-07-08T21:51:09.295+01:00Thank you, that is such brilliant advice. I have b...Thank you, that is such brilliant advice. I have been trying to just let things happen as they come, but it is so difficult to manage it around the expectations of every day life sometimes. Sewing has become a place of comfort again at least Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-44079437233183943252022-07-08T21:48:58.378+01:002022-07-08T21:48:58.378+01:00Thank youThank youFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-12921840311106168072022-07-08T21:48:46.912+01:002022-07-08T21:48:46.912+01:00Thank you for your kind message. We are lucky to h...Thank you for your kind message. We are lucky to have lots of wonderful memories to treasure Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-20495923784139801152022-07-08T15:49:28.041+01:002022-07-08T15:49:28.041+01:00I am so sorry about your mum. I read your blog reg...I am so sorry about your mum. I read your blog regularly and never comment but my mum passed from ovarian cancer in 2020 and it really took me out. I can wholeheartedly recommend The Loss Foundation, they create support groups of people in similar situations and I found that so helpful. Loads of love to you. Sathyaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06920355409588250931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-66507346505237724902022-07-07T17:48:36.460+01:002022-07-07T17:48:36.460+01:00Love the top and your work is impeccable. Grief is...Love the top and your work is impeccable. Grief is hard, hope you find some solace soon . . . Madam Too Muchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08268732827719307430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-41796231578898495712022-07-07T14:13:57.018+01:002022-07-07T14:13:57.018+01:00Hi Fiona, I'm so sorry to hear your mum passed...Hi Fiona, I'm so sorry to hear your mum passed away. I hope it becomes easier to live with. That occasional feeling of being slapped in the face with a cold wet towel seems to be with me forever. <br /><br />Thanks for mentioning why you were not blogging - I was worried about you, with Covid and all. (I'm not an Instagram user.) <br />Your top is lovely! Great choice of fabric too. I was surprised to see a garment with so many gathers since you've mentioned that's not your favorite sewing technique 😀 I like those new and challenging projects too - my most recent being pants fitting. Your blogs are always inspiring.Colo Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09256031569494804993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-34309923983667488282022-07-07T00:27:49.890+01:002022-07-07T00:27:49.890+01:00I am so sorry for your loss. She will always be in...I am so sorry for your loss. She will always be in your heart. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-83233730302644464162022-07-06T16:20:37.961+01:002022-07-06T16:20:37.961+01:00I’m so sorry to hear about your Mum, Fiona. It’s a...I’m so sorry to hear about your Mum, Fiona. It’s a terrible disease, and I remember losing my Mum to the same thing almost 24 years ago now. I hope your memories are a blessing as you move forward xx<br />PS Your top looks beautiful SeasideKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07119251344486746175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-87420318052242411852022-07-06T15:20:35.351+01:002022-07-06T15:20:35.351+01:00I’m sorry you lost your mum last October. Be kind ...I’m sorry you lost your mum last October. Be kind to yourself. Grief takes time and is a process. So glad to see you back and I love your Vail top! DianaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-63723115144938502872022-07-06T15:15:35.985+01:002022-07-06T15:15:35.985+01:00Thank you for acknowledging your loss, and I am so...Thank you for acknowledging your loss, and I am so sorry that you lost your mother. You're right, blogs often picture an unrealistic life, and it's nice to see someone admit it. Your make is lovely! I hope that you continue to heal and sew. Your makes are inspiring!becksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147945810663254093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-27346042593493163662022-07-06T09:42:47.239+01:002022-07-06T09:42:47.239+01:00I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Allow yo...I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Allow yourself the time to grief and do what feels right for you at the time. Losing my mother two years ago really, and rather unexpectedly, turned my live upside down. I'm glad to hear you're getting back in the swing of things and have started blogging again. I'm usually a lurker but I really enjoy seeing your makes and look forward to seeing more blogs in the future. Best, MarleenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-38477867663518547502022-07-06T09:06:13.427+01:002022-07-06T09:06:13.427+01:00Grief is very different for everyone, flooring me ...Grief is very different for everyone, flooring me in a way I never expected when I lost my mum - and still does at times. I found I needed to allow myself grace in these moments and not try to push through. Be kind to yourself and try to not fit the norms of grief. Glad you are beginning to find your sewing again. A beautiful top, can’t wait to see the dress version. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-47998471133523522222022-07-06T03:45:39.143+01:002022-07-06T03:45:39.143+01:00So sorry to hear of your loss - take good care. So sorry to hear of your loss - take good care. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-63439782747076726672022-07-05T23:23:49.600+01:002022-07-05T23:23:49.600+01:00I am so sorry to hear that your Mum passed. It is ...I am so sorry to hear that your Mum passed. It is such a difficult time for the family. I hope your memories provide the comfort needed.<br />This is such a beautiful make. Love that others enjoy trying something different and challenging.<br />Take care, I look forward to many more posts. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com