.:Instructions and dates for both projects:.

.: For those of you who are crafting for either Wellness Tree project or are new to this space I would like to make it known that like the last (ornament) project, each gift that comes in will be documented here in this space.  This proved to be a vital ingredient of the nurturing and healing mission of these projects.  Documenting these projects also proved in the past to be a very strong, supportive experience and tool.  I wish to continue this for Kelly's family and for all of us visiting here. :.

 .: These are blanket squares that have already been mailed in, if one of them was made by you please take a moment on this post to share who you are with any sentiments surrounding your square :.

.: For those involved in "The Creating For Ari" project :.

 I will photograph and blog your gift here in this space as it comes in the mail so that Kelly's immediate and extended family can see and feel this love and document it for their future memories. 

(If you have sentiments you would like shared with the photograph of your gift please let me know and I will include them.)

* Please try your best to send your gifts in during this month.

.:For those who are knitting squares for "The Blanket Of Love" project:. 

For those of you who have yet to mail your squares in to Tonya, please take a moment to photograph your square and email it to me along with any sentiments you may wish to share surrounding your square for Kelly's family to read.  Please note: The date for sending in your quilt square is now here.

Future photos of the quilt squares can be emailed here:  Gardenmama3@gmail.com

For those of you who have already sent in your squares I have shared a photo here of the basket of combined squares.  If you feel led, I would ask for you to share in the comments sentiments surrounding your square.

Thank you!

Comments

[Meagan]

I think I see the square I knit in there- I sent it last week. I just wanted to say that I hope this blanket is something Ari can pass on through the generations to keep everyone warm, knowing that it was made with love and is an everlasting tribute to his mother- an inspirational and beautiful woman. xo Meagan.

[Taryn Oakley]

My 2 squares are there! I have never met Kelly or her family, but her story broke my heart. I hope this blanket will remind Ari that even though his mama is gone, there are many other mamas out there watching over him. Love to Ari. xoxo

[Nina (Nö's Familie)]

Dear all,

my squares have arrived, good.

They have made all the way from Germany over the Atlantic to give Ari comfort and something to cuddle in when he is feeling sad or whatever.
May he give it on and feel the love we all have put in the little squares to make one big blanket.

Mine are the striped squares. I made three as they stand for Kelly, Matt and Ari as well as for Love (red), Hope (green) and Peace (blue).

Thank you for giving me this opportunity to take part in this project of sharing comfort! Thank you Tonya for making the blanket as one and thank you Nicole - for everything!

Sending warmth and love over the Atlantic,

Nina

[Garden Mama]

Dear Nina,
Thank you for sharing this love and for sharing what your squares stand for. 
Sharing the sentiments that surround the squares is a huge piece of what makes this quilt as a whole so full with love! xo

[Suzanne]

To this day, I scout around my home looking for blankets here and there to wrap around each one of my children. If I wrap myself in a warm cozy blanket, I feel comfort, love, safe and warm. Pure wool is alive with lovely energy. I handspun, dyed and knitted Ari the Sunny yellow square with a pure wool blue felt centred heart. The yellow was inspired by our warm universal Sun...who unselfishly shares warmth to all.

With love
Suzanne from 'Down in the meadow'
South Africa
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