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Tuesday, 8 December 2015

Stitching Calmly


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.

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12 comments:

  1. Rachel8 December 2015 at 07:26

    Like you, I'll do almost anything else with wool rather than knit with it!

    I do like the idea of Stitching Calmly. I'd like some of that in my life too!

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  2. Starr White8 December 2015 at 09:59

    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"

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  3. Magpie's Mumblings8 December 2015 at 10:03

    I can't wait to see this in its entirety! And I like the title of your post too. Stitching IS calming.

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  4. Blue Sky Dreaming8 December 2015 at 14:24

    Beautiful! I so agree...stitching is where I choose to spend my time.

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  5. Stitching Lady8 December 2015 at 14:30

    I love your stitching!

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  6. Penny8 December 2015 at 17:04

    As usual your stitching is a huge inspiration. Love the trees.

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  7. MarieS8 December 2015 at 17:42

    I 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.
    But, 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.

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  8. Janie9 December 2015 at 14:57

    Beautiful thoughtful stitching, I see calmness and reflection in your work, thanks for sharing.

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  9. jinxxxygirl10 December 2015 at 12:47

    I have often thought your stitching would make pretty scarves ... have you ever thought of that??? Hugs! deb

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  10. Dayna Anderson10 December 2015 at 14:21

    My breathing slows
    my eyes wander
    life is good

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  11. Judy Martin11 December 2015 at 08:24

    I am loving the wool couching in this large piece. Can hardly wait to see the whole thing. Wow. xx

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  12. Velma Bolyard14 December 2015 at 19:34

    yes, this is lovely

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Thank you for taking the time to comment, your thoughts are most welcome.