How does time pass so quickly? It has been over two years since I have completed a quilt? If you could see the pile beside the ironing board you might wonder, “How that could be?” I have at least a half dozen tops that need binding, or sandwiching, or quilting. Big Sigh! I have been much too involved with work and just can’t seem to carve out time for hobbies. I am tired.
May 2018 a colleague retired as the Executive Director of an important mission in the city and accepted a part time position as the Minister of Word and Sacrament for a rapidly growing indigenous congregation. They refer to themselves as Oji-Irish, walking a blended spiritual journey of Indigenous and Christian belief and ceremony. A person of great strength and immeasurable compassion. To honour the occasion I designed this stole and it was gifted at a regular meeting of presbytery. The colours of the Dakota Star and the cross are those of the Medicine Circle. There are four bear paw blocks at the bottom of the stole. These represent the individual as a member of the Bear Clan. The eagle fabric on the back was chosen as it is part of the recipient’s name. I know God’s Spirit will rest always upon them and richly bless their ministry.
Jeremiah 6:16 – This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.”
I Am with you always 
It’s beautiful and I bet that was tricky piecing on the star! I love how the bear paw blocks are in subtle colors, and yet still provide some visual weight at the ends of the stole.
Good to see you again, Textile Ranger! Thanks for stopping by. The tricky part was keeping the star and the cross proportional to each other. It took some crazy math skills :D.