Sometimes I forget to truly enjoy my slow stitching time. At times it seems like I am in such a rush to finish this project or tackle another. Yesterday I sat down and worked on "The Garden is My Home" embroidery. I shared this little doodle way back in July of 2025.
Here and there I have been working on it a little at a time. As I worked on pulling the floss colors for the flowers, I realized that I am really enjoying taking my "own sweet time" with this stitch. I still have a few motifs to work on . I believe I will add French knots to the center of the flowers.
One of my favorite "artist" Youtubers that I like to watch each day is Janet Nash. Janet works on a variety of projects like gentle journaling, slow stitching, painting and embroidery. She is a joy to watch and so inspiring. She truly seems to enjoy the process of creating. If you have a chance, pop over and visit her. Like Janet, another joy that I indulge in is journaling.
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| Clippings from pamphlets ready to be pasted into my journal |
I try to journal every day, but that is not always possible.
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| I use maps and pamphlets and lots of "junk" in my journals. |
My journals are not pretty like Janet's but they are filled with writings, clippings and doodles. They are a pleasure to work on especially if I can take the time to "really enjoy the cut and paste process".
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| Working on arranging a page. |
So tell me .Do you sometimes forget to slow down and enjoy the simple joys of creating?
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| I fold decorative papers over the journal page edges. |
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting,
y'all
Melisa
"If you hear a voice inside you say 'you cannot paint' then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced. "- Vincent van Gogh
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Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo.
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