Princess Bubbles Creates

 A while back I mentioned that I had done word for the year.  My word was focus and it really helped me to do just that.  I was thinking how beneficial that had been and that I would like to choose a word again but this time I am thinking of one per month.  I will put all them together into a journal at the end of 2022.  To start the year I am choosing ENERGY.  I do not think of myself as a terribly energetic person as sitting and stitching is one of my favourite things to do.  I would like to change my energy levels in a number of areas.   I have pencilled in the letter shapes on this gorgeous piece of fabric.  It already has a lot of energy built into it!.  I plan to fill in each letter with stitching/beading.  This is a flimsy fabric so I will have to back it with something sturdy.  I am excited to get stitching into this!  Bring on the energy! I am linking to  http://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com/  where s...

 I have made a bit of progress on this mandala.  The purple fabric base looks really grey in this photo, just like the last time.  To be fair the purple is a very grey purple but this is really not capturing it at all.  Still, I like the fabric as a base as it really lets the metallic threads sparkle.  That makes me happy.  Sparkle is always good.  I want to add as much sparkle and joy to this world as I can.  Would that we all put as much grace and beauty into this world!

 I have started another mandala.  I cut a kirigami shape and used it as a mask.  This fabric was originally plain white.  Yesterday was a quiet day for us, which was welcome after all the festivities this past month and there are still more to come.  I used that quiet day to watch Christmas movies and stitch some beads on this newest creation.  There will definitely be more stitching done today.  The only other thing that must be done is take down our Christmas.  This tree has been the worst we have ever had.  It is dropping needles in showers.  I am not excited for the mess it will make being taken down.  Oh well, it has to be done and there will still be plenty of time for stitching. I am linking to https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/

I am choosing to sprinkle a little fairy dust today.  This is the fairy princess that stars in the children's book I have written.  She is full of sparkles and joy.  It seems to me that is just what we all need.  I particularly like her sparkling hair.  I kind of want to put some glitter in my hair!   May your holidays be filled loving connections.   I am linking to http://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com/  

 Oh so many years ago I bought some Kreinik threads.  It was long before I had started this blog and it must have been a kit of sorts.  There was a lovely collection of threads and fabric and instructions for these Christmas patterns.  The patterns are ever so simple and that is the only reason I feel that I managed to finish them.  I think I did a decent job of stitching these but they have languished in my stitching trunk.  I am pondering what to do with them.  The two ideas that are most appealing to me right now are a Christmas crazy quilt block or a Christmas journal of sorts.  Neither of which would be started before this Christmas so there is no rush to finish.  

  ​ The Guest House ​ This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. ​ A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. ​ Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still, treat each guest honorably. He may be clearing you out for some new delight. ​ The dark thought, the shame, the malice, meet them at the door laughing, and invite them in. ​ Be grateful for whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond. ​ ​ by Rumi ​

 This encrusted embroidery is such a fun playground!  My aim is to fill it with mainly circular stitches.  Of course, there have to be other stitches that fill in the gaps.  I am hoping to have very little of the base fabric showing.  I am not quite sure how I will accomplish that when I get close to the hoop.  I guess I will figure it out.   May all your holidays be filled with joy! I am linking to https://kathysquilts.blogspot.com/