During the past two weeks, I’ve finished embellishing the block I pieced. The print fabric of patch #7 gave me my palette. I chose red/pink, dark green, light green, blue, and yellow fabrics. Then I chose threads, mostly #5 pearl cotton, in the same colors. I’ve been wanting to use lace on a CQ block and for this project I chose two pieces, one of which I painted light green. Finally, I put pearl beads and buttons in the patches. I know stitchers who could finish this block in a day.
My slowness is because I’m still having to force myself to do any needlework, and I can’t stay with it for more than a few minutes or an hour. But I’ve been encouraged to keep at it until the motivation and pleasure return. The problem is that I’m working without inspiration and the results are not truly satisfying. Oh well. What will I do next?
And how will I finish this block? Or will it just stay in a drawer with so many other projects?
I know that feeling JoWynn – hopefully your stitching joy will return. Is there some way of treating yourself – using special beads or threads – until inspiration strikes again?
That is an inspiring block JoWynn and a joyful piece as well. The tones are relaxing to look at. Could it possibly become a small cushion centre? A tote bag highlight? It needs to be admired by others – you have probably studied it too much and bored with it now. It has a feel-good to it.
wonderful looking block. my favourite is the tatting lace with fly stitch and pearls. very neat stitching. how do you paint on lace? I hope the joy for stitching comes to you. Wishing you all the best! you were a great motivator for me when I started blogging. Many thanks for that.
Chitra
I love the beautiful top of your Webpage, bright and happy looking…..where I know you’ll be very soon. You have alot of people rooting for you!
My love always…..Diane
the change in header says something to me!