I have been bringing elements together for a larger piece.
I am thinking of the Basin
Water that flows in and out with the tides
Mud flats that shimmer on a sunny day
The dikes and waving grasses
and trees.
Stitching on my favourite browns and greys.
Couching yards of wool
which in my mind's eye are trees,
probably deciduous.
The wool had been intended for a scarf
but I just don't have knitting fingers...
or the time....
or the inclination.
Stitching is where I choose to spend my time.
Like you, I'll do almost anything else with wool rather than knit with it!
ReplyDeleteI do like the idea of Stitching Calmly. I'd like some of that in my life too!
I love how you interpret the beauty of your natural surroundings in cloth and stitch, Penny. You make it look so easy :) always an inspiration to study your work...can't wait to see the "larger piece"
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see this in its entirety! And I like the title of your post too. Stitching IS calming.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I so agree...stitching is where I choose to spend my time.
ReplyDeleteI love your stitching!
ReplyDeleteAs usual your stitching is a huge inspiration. Love the trees.
ReplyDeleteI am new to your blog, and I love seeing Tanglewood Threads in my inbox. At 72, I am in the process of retiring from an intense field, and I am hoping to "be creative" in my retirement. At the very least, I want to finish a quilt for each of my children, because I see that is how they are remembering my mother.
ReplyDeleteBut, I am drawn to embroidery and I think that working every day is useful. I am drawn to "Stitching Calmly."
I gather that you started stitching every day; initially, you were prim and proper and very orderly, and somehow you expanded to the beautiful pieces you are sharing today. You were once precise and now you are free flowing.
Any thoughts for a beginner? Did you start with certain size of cloth? any special cloth? Backing? (I'm a quilter) Specific threads/yarns?
Anything you would do differently?
Thanks for reading this far.
Beautiful thoughtful stitching, I see calmness and reflection in your work, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI have often thought your stitching would make pretty scarves ... have you ever thought of that??? Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteMy breathing slows
ReplyDeletemy eyes wander
life is good
I am loving the wool couching in this large piece. Can hardly wait to see the whole thing. Wow. xx
ReplyDeleteyes, this is lovely
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