A short gathering of summer thoughts where Hungary and the Netherlands reign. Not opposing, rather complimenting. Both not ideal, together having a source of necessity.
New post ‘Double Rooted’
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The blooming started…
The moments that you try not to be creative but when things just flow. The moments when all aligns and your hands work what the material presents you. That I call creativity, such a joyful event. A new pouch came about: Pag. Sometimes they just don’t come off the ground, the pouch in its present … Continue reading The blooming started…
Málaga and Hollow Rock
Two new pouches with so much to tell about them. A piece of handdyed fabric is never without a story.
Hollow Rock
This piece of fabric was long in my travel pouch and it went to quite a few places, from Székesfehérvár to Zagreb to Mostar. I think it looks good but the end result, a coaster, is not what I opted for.To be honest, knitting has me in its grip much more than embroidering nowadays. In … Continue reading Hollow Rock
Summer
A new pouch and a new story behind it. This time I found my materials in the forest, almost all of it.
With a needle I unwind
How do you unwind after a demanding day? If I baked something I'll have that beside a tea and start either embroidering or knitting, depending on what is most pulling my attention. This is also the best start of a day, with cookies if I am out camping.
Llama
Llama inspired on the pompoms llama's wear in the high Andes of Argentiina and Bolivia.
Sawn Tree Trunk
This piece of fabric did it's own way, hard headed like myself, it became quite something else than originally intended.
Potential
The teabags I carry hold sayings: ‘When was the last time you were proud of yourself?’, ‘When was the last time you challenged yourself?’, ‘What gives you energy?’, ‘What is a good characteristic of yours?’ and ‘Are you a dreamer, thinker or doer?’ To each saying I give clear answers. I learn a short trip does not necessarily have to be a success in order to be a success.
Elderberry syrup (and more)
Incorporating the gifts of nature, for food, teas and coloring. Some are really money savers: who does not like that?
