Be Open - part 1.

This morning I decided this was the day that I would make new cushion covers. We have two old chairs which both have a cushion on the seat, these cushions have aged and needed a new cover.

I only sew once every two years, I am not a good but I can do some basic sewing, like cushions, pillow slips, and easy repairs..etc.

Thankfully, before sewing the two circular pieces of fabric together (for the cover) I remembered to leave a big gap where the two pieces were not joined. This is so when I have finished sewing I can turn the fabric inside out (to its coloured side) and will also enable me to place the stuffing/cushion inside the new cover.

Why am I sharing this basic sewing advice???... well a long time ago I was making other cushion covers, I thought I was clever and I was rushing things... I remembered to leave a tiny gap of 2 inches to turn the fabric inside out but I had totally forgot about the stuffing/cushion itself. How silly. The cover looked great but it was hollow and not full... it was too difficult to squeeze in the filling - it was made to hold the stuffing but couldn't due to my rush and not being open minded.

I forgot to ask myself "how is the stuffing going to get into my cushion cover?", we need to ask ourselves questions like these; "how is Gods stuff going to get into my life/mind/heart?"....if you don't create an opening it will be very difficult to be filled.

If you only open up a little bit, then there is only a small bit of stuffing can be squeezed in. If you're willing to be open then you will get more out of relationships.

Blessings,

Akita.
19-1-09

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Galations 6v 7

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