is stitching. I have so much to do, and yet, I really want to sit and stitch. I was inspired by my friend Mary's recent stitching here, which is different than what I usually do, even though she said my samplers were partial motivation for hers. Mary also speaks of being very inspired by Jude Hill, and so off I went to see Jude Hill's spiritcloth blog. Of course, I was immediately inspired and spent over an hour pouring through her archives. Her art is so soulful and filled with deep meaning. You know me well enough by now to know what comes next... I had to try playing their way. Although I have guests coming the next few days (in other words, I should be non-stop cleaning!), and an etsy post to get up as well as items to finish for that, I just had to allow myself a little time to get lost in the antique fabric and different stitches than I was used to. I've set it down for now, but it's calling my name, that's for sure!
As a background, I grabbed a piece of an old tea towel. I knew I was saving that for something special. I've no idea where this is going, I'm not sure if I'll add embroidery stitching and my usual buttons or beads, but as always, I'll share the journey here as it continues. Back to what I "should" be doing for now!
Hi Pam,
How come "whatever" you're working on is always so beautiful?
victoria
Posted by: Victoria Lum | July 30, 2009 at 12:18 PM
oh hey! i love what you are doing here....and thanks for the link. xx
Posted by: jude | July 30, 2009 at 01:21 PM
So cool Pam!
Posted by: Cindy (Junque Art) | July 30, 2009 at 02:02 PM
Lovely! Cleaning shmeaning. Your friends won't mind. They love you the way you are. This was worth the sacrifice for sure.
Posted by: Tina | July 30, 2009 at 06:33 PM
You have to do what you have to do! I feel the same way about stitching.
xo Colette
Posted by: Colette | July 30, 2009 at 06:38 PM
I looooove your samples! karen....
Posted by: karen | July 30, 2009 at 07:08 PM
Oooops I meant samplers! See.... I am just so inspired by them!
hee! hee! karen...
Posted by: karen | July 30, 2009 at 07:09 PM
I'm pretty sure you that your stitching time was well spent, and there wasn't anything else should have been doing- the results are wonderful.
Posted by: Beth Leintz | July 30, 2009 at 08:21 PM
there is so much i could say! you are gifted, and it's a shame that you ever have to spend time cleaning when you can make stuff like this!! :)
thank you so much for sharing. you inspire us all by "the last thing you need to be doing", so don't stop, no matter what!!!!
hugs!!
Posted by: Maryann Gastaldo | July 31, 2009 at 04:00 AM
Hey Pam - love how you get inspiration from other and immediately put it to work in your own unique way. That's awesome.
I fell in love with this sampler and I thought I'd share it with you all.. another example of a gorgeous piece of embroidery heaven!!!
Amy Powers, Inspire Co. blog: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kkBPu23zfIs/SmH5g5AbALI/AAAAAAAAG4Q/iSfNkPDUZ_o/s1600-h/gift9.jpg
thanks for sharing your talents Pam!!
Francesca
Posted by: Francesca Di Leo | July 31, 2009 at 07:05 AM
Looks like it's going beautifully, even if you're not sure where it's going for now :)
Posted by: andrea | July 31, 2009 at 07:51 AM
That is so beautiful. I love that fact that you create just for the sake of creating. That you just start something because it's calling you. That is so inspiring to me.
Thank you
Cari b.
Posted by: luckygirlgifts | July 31, 2009 at 12:56 PM