I brought this piece of en caustic printed linen with me as a sample for the workshop, but did not get to start stitching into it until everything was over. 
I don't KNOW what I'm doing, but it is a great comfort to me just to stitch while talking with my dad.
We watch Coronation street and the news together.
I stitch.
I wish I could have come and listened to your talk; I'm glad it was well-received. Sounds like you need some quiet non-thinking stitching time now. The printed linen is very striking, powerful in a quiet sort of way.
ReplyDeletei started really stitching, and my blog, when my dad fell ill. i stitched and stitched and talked and talked. it was good.
ReplyDeleteThat looks to be a basket full of good medicine.
ReplyDeletei'm sorry i missed the talk, too, but i've been a bit under the weather...nice stitching.
ReplyDeleteOoh, those marks on that linen are so mesmerizing. I cannot understand how encaustic wax could cause the subtle, quiet dancing.
ReplyDeletei too am finding comfort in stitching. during uncomfortable times... i stitch and stitch.
ReplyDeletebeautiful piece of stitching, it's fun sometimes to not know what comes next...
You are fortunate to be able to spend that time with him. I lost mine suddenly one day with no warning. Your work is as compelling and beautiful as ever.I can't believe you watch Coronation Street! I live not too far from the studios and have seen the rooftops peeping over the wall.
ReplyDeletethis looks just wonderful. so glad you have your stitches to help soothe.
ReplyDeleteI was playing with some fabric this morning and something clicked for me regarding what I wanted to do...pretty sure the inspiration came from this post. :)
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