Another Prosper Quilt Top
One definition of “prosper” is to grow or increase; to thrive. I find much to ponder in that. In what ways am I growing or increasing? What does thriving look like at this point in my life? How can I best help others to truly prosper in more ways than just materially? I’m curious: what comes to your mind when you read that definition, those questions? I pondered these things while I sewed my blocks together to finish another Prosper quilt top.
I shared the quilt blocks individually here and here last summer. As stated there, my background color is called nocturnal, and it’s an Art Gallery Pure Solids color. I also used it in my Show Up quilt top, which is the 48″ version of my Serve quilt. Honestly, I think it’s making an appearance of some kind in most of what I’m sewing lately. I really love the deep, deep blue.
This 9 block version is a fun lap size, approximately 67″ square. It will be fun to finish. Looking at it, I can’t help but feel like each block represents one of the last 9 years. Darkness framing luscious blooms. It’s awfully symbolic.
As for the growing I referenced earlier, I have been thinking about how we’re always changing and growing, but who we actually grow to be will surprise all of us in some ways. Certainly there are things I will always like, and tendencies I’ll likely always have. But isn’t it interesting to think back to who you were ten years ago – what has changed? My journey of growth and increase over the last 10 years was a path I did NOT want, but today I’m so grateful for all I’ve learned. Do I want to live it again? Nope. But I am deeply thankful to know what I know. I know things today that I couldn’t have known without that journey.
I guess I learned to thrive on this journey. Now I feel like another journey is needed, and in some ways perhaps I get to choose it more intentionally than I did the last. I have a vision for the growth I want; the Future Self I want to be. But who knows? While I hope I recognize her, I’m sure I’ll be surprised. I hope they are good surprises, and that she is truly prosperous.
Who knows? Maybe then I’ll make another Prosper quilt top in celebration.