Heal, the cloth I call Heal, is in my lap today.
I'm just quilting. Indigo thread, one stitch at a time, on the edge, the border area. Trying to reset something in my brain. No ideas, goals or anxiety. Just one stitch at a time. Maybe for a long time. I just want to quilt this. Watch it ripple as the cloth relaxes into the tension of the stitch.
My body is healed. My mind needs some more time.
There she (?) is, dozing under the wood shed after a few treats... maybe I can fix that spot up a little for her. Assuming it's a her, but not sure enough, but gonna go with the name Loosey. That'll work either way.
I have been trying to “just sit” or do some simple handwork recently and it has been a struggle. Slow stitching is usually my path to quiet, but the rhythm has been off, my mind has been loud, and life has been rather full. I have a quiet stretch almost in reach and I think I need to lay out cloth and needle and leave it to tempt me, because I worry I will just be too buzzy and wound up to find that quiet (even though I have been fantasizing about it for weeks).
(I also have new glasses coming soon and that may help too).
It’s incredibly hard lately. But it really is therapy in this difficult world.
The beautiful light on beautiful Heal ✨️
‘Watch it ripple as the cloth relaxes into the tension of the stitch.’…I can feel this.
So glad you’re body is healed, and you’re tuned in to your mind’s needs.
Loosey….ohhh!
I hope dear Soul-O accepts and makes friends ♥️
well it’s all playing out. moment by moment… my mind needs the walking stitch.
When I come home I say to latest cat that picked our home for herself, ” Lucy, I’m home”. That was 4 years ago.(she is a talky siamees)
Funny how they just show up…
Loosey in the ferns with . . .uh . . . wood? LOL
I’m singing it now! ☺️
I’m singing too
I can understand wanting to stitch without anxiety or ideas….
Yeah, I know you do.
Just being can be a kind of going. I’m a bit blurry right now.
i love loosey! a younger sister could be good for soul-o. will be fun to see his response…
Hope so…
Beautiful red stitching like bunting. And wow, a cat!
Wouldn’t you know, right out of the forest…
We were found by a cat just out of the woods! I was determined not to keep a cat. My husband had other thoughts. She stayed for many years and many miles as we nomaded in our Gypsy inspired wagon,
She was named JOTS.., Johnny on the spot, She stitched us together when we couldn’t
☮️💦
Those luxurious red pennants are gorgeous! I’ve never seen anyone use that stitch the way you do. The little cat seems a sweet spirit. Maybe she’ll take up with you in the cabin. Glad to hear your body is feeling so much better.
I like how that stitch can divide a space or shape.
The cabin is a good idea for Loosey.
There is so much to healing… Love that Loosey is settling in.
Yes, becoming more aware of that.
I can get closer…
I love your Heal cloth. I am also quilting with the walking stitch to heal mind and spirit, in addition to mindless carding and spinning wool. So grateful to hear you are healing well. I often wonder if you realize how much you mean to so many of us – simplicity, creativity, animals both domestic and wild – nature in all its beauty……… heartfelt thanks.
Hey you! I am also doing a bit of digging in the dirt.
Me too – I have a pair B of Tawny Frogmouths that often sit on a tree branch above my stairs.
They’ve been visiting on and off for at least 11 years. I miss them when they go off to nest – somewhere.
How cool.
Loosely is a wonderful name! I’m eager to see how Soul-o handles this challenge.to his domestic superiority.
Really
Red pennants are striking! Loosey is such a cute name…
Loose patches, loose strays.
10 feet moving among the trees. Quietly, gently!
😊
(((Jude))) ~ The body knows, even when the mind is unclear. I’m glad you’re listening to both. Loosey looks quite content under there…the stitching, while on your lap seems like a good place to be. xo
I am listening, usually I fight it.
Loose sleeps there at night. Seems at home.
The Heal quilt needs you and you need her.
Loosey does have a sweet girl face. One of ours fooled us like that.
Well, no balls but hard to know if someone abandoned it.
She’s so cute! I love loosey! I feel like its meant to be.
Gonna be tricky with Soul-o
Yup that’s the thing about change.🎈
Life is tricky.