Slow Down Project
Hiya, I am starting a new creative project, thought it might be good place to show my efforts. With a lot of wait time coming up with appointments and treatments I was looking at a portable ti...
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@JenD
I am an avid and passionate quilter. If I haven't ventured into my sewing room (a 40 foot donga on our block) at least once a day then I am "out of sorts". It was patchwork and quilting that got me through the aftermath of Breast Cancer.
I have all my mother's embroidered doilies. Some would be over 100 years old.Beautifully embroidered and edged with lace tatting. The back of her work is as neat as the front, something I never achieved! The sad thing about my mother's skill in tatting is that she never had the patience to teach me, the skill and art of tatting died with her.
One of these days I will use the doilies in a quilt. Hmmm, I have been saying that for 30 years!
The memories of sewing classes at school are flooding back. I remember making an elastic waist petticoat, complete with embroidered ballerinas around the hem and edged with my mother's lace tatting. I was in primary school, around age 12. I do remember winning first prize at our local agricultural show.
I have turned again to "Slow Sewing" by renewing an interest in needle turn hand applique, an activity that I have not undertaken for over 40 years, finding it very relaxing and restful.
Enjoy your creative outlet. I wish you all the very best for your successful treatment.