I started by typing the words and playing with different fonts. Then I just arranged the words until they looked OK to me. Using a light box I traced the words onto a piece of linen that I had and set about choosing colours . . .
I really enjoyed the "freedom" of the different stitch and colour combinations. I like the various textures created by the different stitches and changing the number of strands of thread . . .
I was a bit undecided about what to do with this once I'd finished stitching. In the end I decided to frame it. I trimmed up the linen using large (7mm) scalloped fabric shears. And then added a freeform border, mixing some short running stitch and long straight stitches.
And the words?
Happy - happy with what I have, what I do, who I am
Healthy - in good health - balanced physically and mentally
Wealthy - having what I need, when I need it (which for me is very different to just having lots of stuff or money)
Worthy - remembering that I am worthy of living a good life
Wise - for me is about knowing myself well, therefore being better able to understand others and make sound choices
Kind - to myself and to others . . . always
Fabric: Linen
Threads: DMC 3340, 726, 316, 793, 326, 3766
Sue this is absolutely gorgeous .... love your choice of words and love that they tell us who you are (well we know how lovely you are anyway)!! Such a special piece of work ... I love it!! xx glad you got your mojo back!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you stitching again. Your robot and stitchery look great. I am nearly home from holidays so we should catch up again now you are mobile.
ReplyDeleteI love 'sewing writing' Sue and your words are very meaningful,,,good on you!
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