More Than Cotton in the Scarf
I've heard that personal experiences and emotions go into what you craft. I don't know how true that's been for me and the items I make. I certainly hope it isn't true with some items I've made - that giant l-pride blanket from last year would harbor all sorts of negative energy if that's the case. I came to hate that blanket about four feet into it (not remotely half-way, either), working on it end-to-end in the middle of summer. On the other hand, it's out of my house and hopefully gathering positive energy in its new home.
But then again, I hope it is true. I started a cotton scarf just before going to Oklahoma to visit with mom. Most of the work was done at her place while we talked or watched TV together, dog sitting on the other sofa from me. Just hanging out, talking, not feeling pressured to "do stuff" on the visit. I don't get to see her very much and I miss her lots. I'm glad I could make this trip this year - doing so symbolizes a whole bunch of stuff about where I've been over the last five years and what I'm doing now in my life. I don't know how much I'll wear the scarf, but I hope the visit gets into it somehow.
But then again, I hope it is true. I started a cotton scarf just before going to Oklahoma to visit with mom. Most of the work was done at her place while we talked or watched TV together, dog sitting on the other sofa from me. Just hanging out, talking, not feeling pressured to "do stuff" on the visit. I don't get to see her very much and I miss her lots. I'm glad I could make this trip this year - doing so symbolizes a whole bunch of stuff about where I've been over the last five years and what I'm doing now in my life. I don't know how much I'll wear the scarf, but I hope the visit gets into it somehow.