Slow going in these days leading up to Winter Solstice. I have three squares I'm combining and this is just the first. The color is a bit off as the threads are a light gray and lavender and here it looks white. My plan is to combine these in a long rather narrow east to west shape. I've dreamed of fringe and added fabrics but not sure at all how it will play itself out. I have my latest archeology magazine, a few study books and I've a brand new notebook so I'm ready for anything that might show up! Also have a few gift cards and coupons for art supply and fabric store so at anytime I can make a run for more stuff! With that said I'm prepared( if the work takes a serious turn) ... with a foot and hand massage appointment ... I've got it covered!
Happy Holiday fun!
Best of luck in your creations!!!
ReplyDeleteThe massages sound wonderful...enjoy and fell better, Mary Ann...
Thank you Sue, With three parts, I'm a bit lost but if I keep working, something is bound to take shape.
DeleteI'm making the massage appointment for the end of the week ... either to celebrate or recover!
Love the stitching, Mary Ann. Could do with a hand massage myself...I think I will put that on my wish list! Christmas greetings to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you Penny, I'm enjoying the hand stitching ... where it leads ... I'm not sure!
DeleteI had the good fortune of receiving the foot and hand massage on my birthday a few years ago so I was more than happy to add it to my list this year!.
Happy Holidays to you!
i am so enraptured by what you are doing. do you know that japanese use of cloth scraps and repairs with older clothes. a sewing thing. cant think what it is called now. somehow these remind me of that. glad you have a lot of treats ahead and are well prepared. any excuse for a massage is a good one.
ReplyDeleteSuki, Yes, I have seen these straight stitches on cloth attributed to a Japanese style of mending. My memories are of my grandmother as she mended everything ... even socks, a lost art.
DeleteI like the massage and I like all that goes with it, flickering candle, fragrance and music ... it is like being in another world!
I want to be there... Archeology Magazine, applies all gathered and the foot massage... thats a lovely combo MaryAnne!
ReplyDeleteThe end of the year is screaming in and Monday it struck me that Xmas is next week ...quite a shock! Think its been a little too busy around here. Have really appreciated thoughts you've left at my blog ... always insightful thank you!
Sophie, So glad you landed here on my blog ... you have been having quite an exciting time and its been my pleasure to watch and visit! Happy Winter Solstice to you this day and all other holiday events ahead!
DeleteYou've gathered resources and dreams, back-up plans and tools, and you're ready to see where it all takes you. All the signs are favourable for an enjoyable adventure into the realm of creativity. Happy trails to you! (Love the simple markings in stitchery!)
ReplyDeleteLynne, Thank you I feel a true send off on this project! I made myself promise not to run to the fabric or art store but to use what I have and as you said enjoy the happy trails!
DeleteEnjoy your west coast snow and Holiday fun!