It’s a season in which I make lists. Lists and lists and lists. Of goals. Of plans. Of gifts. Of traditions. Of books. Of good deeds.
Paradoxically, it is also a season of spontaneity. Of grabbing a sunny day and glorying in it. Of allowing inspiration to pull me down rabbit trails. Suddenly I’m knitting things off my planned list. Suddenly I’m embroidering. Suddenly I’m letting myself do what feels fun and fulfilling.
An unplanned autumn hike with friends.
A sampler that refused to be ignored and then refused to be planned.
Most unusual for me, this sampler. Creativity without a plan. Just letting the colours inspire me. Just trusting my creative voice. Just allowing the rhythm of stitching to intoxicate me.
Inspired often by the Stitch-a-Day feature at The Hand Embroidery Network.
I began with the leaves in 3 colours and then picked three different colours for the linear section. It’s just smaller than an 8.5″ x 11″ piece of paper. I’m not certain what it will become, but I welcome ideas.
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It’s beautiful, I love the colours. It would make a lovely cushion.
I love the fabric you used, because it resembles a sheet of note paper with doodles.
Love the sampler!
The embroidery looks like spices smell.
I almost want to take it up myself
Oh my! Sarah! The embroidery is delicious! I’m in love! 🙂
This looks fab and thank you for your wonderful email and comments about the Hand embroidery Network!
Sarah
The photograph of your embroidery sampler is so perfectly wonderful!
Could it be the trim for a pair of mukluks or slippers? It’s beautful and makes me think of squirrels for some reason.
How about a framed piece of artwork for your favorite room?