A sketch of a heart I am working on....
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| Milagro heart CC License View |
As with most pieces, this is a work in progress....
The gold background fabric is a beautiful sparkly fabric called
"fairy frost". It is much prettier in person. Normally, I am
not one to use anything "sparkly" but, I really loved the color
and the name seemed magical and when
I held the fabric in my hands it made me
smile...
The inspiration for this heart is the darker background fabric.
It looks like little milagro hearts.
I noticed that most of what I am stitching these days has been darker
in color. I feel it is the Winter's influence over me...
Not a depressing thing or negative in any sense.
I am just drawn to "warmer" colors.
And this is a little something that makes me smile....
I love little black dolls, and I am making this one
just because it makes me happy!
: )
This is my Spring inspiration!
I have rented this book again from the library for gardening
inspiration. I cannot say enough good things about it.
I love Barbara's sense of humor and the way
she educates the reader with valuable, sustainable
gardening ideas.
This is a book I would like to purchase to keep on hand.
Pretty heart and doll you are sewing and embroidering ! As for B. Kingsolver´s book, I am still reading it, slowly because there is so much to learn and remember and smile and taste later on :) I am in the month of July, a wonderful reward after all the hard work of the previous months.
ReplyDeleteThank you Isabelle. I think the book could be read over and over
ReplyDeleteagain because there is so much information. I found the part
about the Amish inspiring. I have spent some time in Amish country.
Also, the part about canning your own food and making cheese.
Keep on stitching! Your blog is nice. I live in Kentucky and just sorted through my seeds today. can't wait for spring.
ReplyDeleteWe ate a batch of kale out of the garden today. My son said it was just like butter. It was wonderful sharing a meal tonight with friends. I have some seeds planted but think I will have to bring them in and warm them if I want them to sprout. I can't wait till spring.
ReplyDeleteHi K. Crane, thanks for your encouragement!
ReplyDeleteI am counting the days till Spring. I long for warmth : )
Hi Cosmic Arcata,
ReplyDeleteIt is such a "gift" to be able to have food from the garden
and share with friends. I have a recipe for Swiss Chard that may work for kale. You use cream and butter, salt and pepper and onions. (It is not low-cal), but does taste pretty good.
: )
I think what we create finds it's season too...colors, textures, the types of projects. Loved that book so much, I bought a copy so I could reread.
ReplyDeleteDeb, I agree about the seasonal aspect of art and food.
ReplyDeleteI always find so much inspiration from what you are
doing : )
The book is a keeper.
Love your flaming heart.... I'm working on one too!; and was surprised to see yours here. Isn't it funny how and when inspiration hits? That gold fabric looks magic!
ReplyDeleteI saw you beautiful flaming heart...very nice.
ReplyDeleteThe gold fabric is so much lovelier "in person".
;)
I love how ideas float amongst we artist <3