Stitching with a Smile!

Thoughts run around in my head. The negative thoughts bully the positive thoughts. They push, they shove and they like to be loud.
Positive thoughts don't push, they don't scream. Positive thoughts sing softly and need quiet to be heard.
Stitching quiets the bullies, lulls them, they need to rest. I can then hear the positive thoughts singing. Each positive thought gets one-on-one attention. Stitching brings order in the chaos.
So when I stitch I smile. You may not see the smile if you're watching, but it's there, always, on the inside.
Stitching with a smile!

Monday, February 16, 2009

Thanks!


Thank you for the comments. This is very encouraging!

I've completed all the eyelets on the hardanger piece and I think I'm now ready to cut. Not sure if I'll get to it today.....otherwise next weekend (no cutting in the evening....have to be fully alert!).

I have some brass templates for paper cutting and stitching. Am working on a hardanger one at the moment. However am using sewing thread and should have either doubled it, or used mabey size 12 perle cotton. At any rate, will finish as is and carry on to the next. Here is a picture of the piece and the template.
If anyone sees this and is interested in purchasing, Nordic Needle carries these. I think also Ecstasy Crafts in Shannonville Ontario carries these.

And one more picture.....my craft table while working. I always enjoy seeing other crafters and stitchers work spaces, whether a room, a table, or a favourite chair. So thought I should include one of my own!
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1 comment:

  1. msstitch01February 16, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    Hi Nina,

    Your red hardanger piece is simply stunning. I had a close up look at the photo and just love the pattern. Very beautiful and your stitching is lovely. Can't wait to see it when it's all cut out.
    Best wishes,
    Gail

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