It is no secret that I am in the midst of an affair with my knitting needles. My poor sewing machine has been neglected. Yesterday, in a fit of energy after my nap, I did a bit of cleaning in the studio and started some new sewing projects.
Little stacks of scraps make me happy. The heft of my scissors and the smooth fabric felt so good in my hands. I find piling it up and arranging it in groups therapeutic. My mind rests and my eyes take over. It sounds strange, I know, but it works for me. Yesterday, I got so caught up in achieving the perfect color and pattern combinations that I never got to the sewing part. This is unusual…my preferred speed is fast, and when not fast, faster. And while I would love to have a finished project, something concrete for the hours I spent up there, it’s okay. I need to slow down. The cutting, the sewing, the making…it’s waiting for me. It’ll be there when I am ready: a true work in progress…kind of like me.
Not straange at all! Whatever it is, I’m sure it will be wonderful… also like you 🙂
i understand both views. my preferred speed is ‘faster’, too, but sometimes it feels good just to get ready and play.
It’s those projects that turn out especially lovely because so much care was put into them, take your time and be sure to show us when you are finished.
i too am trying to slow things down a bit…….sometimes the planning takes the majority of the time..
look forward to seeing how the horse will play into your new project. 🙂
playing fabric is my preferred method of unwinding. 😉 can’t see what you are making.
hmmm, looks like you’re up to something good – enjoy the ride!
I started knitting yesterday, and I can clearly see now how your affair started. 🙂
It looks like it will be lovely – is that the beginnings of the quilt we talked about?
it looks good whatever it is. :0)
Such lovely little piles of fabrics:) This is a good reminder that sometimes we should enjoy the process too… Thanks:)
Reading your post was like reading my own thoughts! I’ve been thinking about trying to slow things down. And knitting becomes especially addictive because it is portable!
slowing down sometimes helps me pick up speed faster later on.
Can’t wait to see what it will become.
What a great post! Its such an awesome reminder that life needs to slow down sometime. Lovely words, E!
love this…
slowing down is good sometimes…taking those deep breaths as needed.
(love all those fabrics!)
I see a little scrap of Chocolate Lollipop there. I am working on a patchwork blanket using that same fabric!
I so understand how ‘playing’ with fabric is therapy. Have fun!
Oh how I wish I could knit. I think my sewing machine would appreciate the break.
love the colors and i have a stack waiting for me to cut tomorrow!
love the metaphor. quilting and your life.
looking forward to the end product.
but i’m not in a rush.
looks like your up to something good. I to run between sewing and knitting, sewing is winning at the moment due to my knitting buddy moving away…
Suzie Sews
Ah, what a sweet post.
I love the turquoise. I can’t wait to see what you whip up.
Oh, how wonderful that you actually use your scraps! I just collect them! hehe!
i know exactly what you mean….
but, wait! after your nap??!! i’m so jealous….
ooh! scraps – that’s a good idea.
I made a lot of those today! I though tof your scrap ball as I was making them too. And I am loving my overlocker – the purchase of which is entirely your fault! (Yes, thanks for that!!)