Thank goodness for small, hand-held projects.
This one* is helping me to stem the tide of creative frustration as I am denied the space to get on with the 'real' projects - the quilts. The ones that require head space for design-tweaking, floor space for basting, table space for cutting, space in the day for machine-sewing, space away from practical demands, household routines, small children, outings, social gatherings. None of these spaces are available to me right now.
But this little blue hoop with lovely tactile hessian and wool thread are. So they are my creative space this week.
More spaces via kootoyoo.
*A lovely cushion kit from Annette Ericksson, the doyenne of stitching on hessian.
Your stitching is just beautiful, Gina.
ReplyDeleteI hope you find a little space for those quilts soon.
That is awesome. I didn't even want to believe that you made it but if you say so I'll believe it. I'm afraid I don't have the patience for anything fine like that so I really envy your being able to do this. Cherrie
ReplyDeleteI have never thought about stitching on heshin! What a great idea- so much nicer that the Aida cloth stuff.
ReplyDeleteohhh, what a great idea, stitching on hessian! Can't wait to see the finished project.
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping you find some lovely "space" soon
ReplyDeleteThis looks divine though
What you need, lady, is another CRAFTY WEEKEND. In the meanwhile, hyperventilating all over the shop at that stitchery. Pff pff pff pff...(that's the hyperventilating).
ReplyDeletehope you find some quilting space soon, i'm guessing school holidays might just end for you this week as well?
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful Gina - I love it! Such a gorgeous photo too :) Kx
ReplyDeleteGood luck muscling in some time/space for those other projects soon. Love your stitching, what are your plans for it? I'm thinking I need to try some knitting or something more portable as well as I can get so miffed when I have to miss out on my sewing time due to the no-space-no-time-warp I'm in!
ReplyDeletecrochet is a very portable craft, with verylittle space required *grins* (don't think i didn't notice your post below mocking us crocheters)
ReplyDeletei can teach you if you like...
*laughs and laughs*
Love, love, love it!! So simple yet so effective. I will need to come and admire in person soon!
ReplyDeleteThis is really lovely Gina. Hooray for hand held I say. x
ReplyDeleteLove it - what will it be?
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ReplyDeleteit's great that you have the hoop to resort to.
patience, patience ~ hard i know.
very pretty work :)
Stunningly beautiful stitches Gina. Do you need to wear glasses as you sew? Your work is so fine.
ReplyDeleteI never would have thought of stitching on hessian! Can't wait to see the finished project (although I guess I could follow the link and see a sample of the kit...)
ReplyDeleteThat looks stunning...and methinks there is a little Paris action going on...non? Gorgeous!! Wishing you a wonderful weekend :)
ReplyDeleteYou are a quilting Wueen Gina, so it's nice that you're having a little change of rhythm. Looks very french and sophisticated! xo m.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean...our dining table is never safe from sissors, fabric, or the sewing machine....how I long to have a small, nimble, portable stitching hobby!
ReplyDeleteGonna have to start sometime!
it looks very french and very lovely. good on you for settling on portability
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Gina! I love it.
ReplyDeletethe cushion work looks uber lovely - what kind of stitching are you doing?
ReplyDeleteSuper snazzy and clever! Lucky Pickle. Hey, I just realised I haven't been following you..until now, silly me. Hope all is well in your world xo
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