Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Progress

I though I needed a focal point, so choose some circles.  First running stitches then the couched yarn.  thinking about adding more stitches to the running stitched lines to make them more visual.  Liking this process.  Loving the free stitching.  Loving letting the piece tell me what is needed.  When do I stop??????

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Handwork

I discharged this piece ages and ages ago.  Loved it so much, I just didn't know what to do with it.  I certainly knew I didn't want to cut it up!  I machine stitched, using the bleached marks to guide my way along.  Then the piece sat..... and sat...... and sat.

My taking Jude Hill's class, I brought out the needle and thread - the latter being in my stash of threads - just the right color.  I've spent the last few days stitching.  Here are my thoughts:

Journey
crooked paths - leading to the same point of it it away from that point?
One step at a time - or should I say - one stitch at a time.
crooked steps - still in route
Decisions : which path to take
stepping around obstacles
The journey not necessarily the distinctions is important
Breath in, breath out

Jude Hill has a story - really many stories.
Where are my stories???  I don't talk about my work much and when i do I don't express my stories well.

Time.......  the journey