Slow Stiching Sunday


 I think this mandala is finished now.  The large beads and sequins I used don't seem quite right for the small size of this hoop.  Not the end of the world.  Not everything mandala is a masterpiece and I am okay with that.  The point of stitching a mandala is meditation and peace.  Maybe I need more of that than the average bear.  I suspect I do.  

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Comments

Kim said…
Angela, I think you might not be the only who needs a little more meditation and peace at the moment. I suspect the world is in need of these things. I think your Mandala is lovely. I rather like the bigger beads around the border. They cause the eyes to be drawn into the centre. Love those pretty leaves.
August 29, 2021 at 9:06 AM
Sarah said…
We could all do with some meditation and peace and you're right stitching definitely gives me that.
August 29, 2021 at 10:16 AM
Deb said…
I love your Mandala it's beautiful and drawers the eye to want to look closer. I find my hand embroidery to be quite meditative and calming and I try to do it daily, not always possible but even a few stitches helps me unwind.
August 29, 2021 at 12:41 PM
Karrin Hurd said…
Your mandala is lovely! As Kim says, I like the larger beads too! Hope you have a great week!
August 29, 2021 at 12:56 PM
CathieJ said…
Somehow, I think we all need meditation and peace right now. Your mandala is very pretty.
August 29, 2021 at 1:08 PM
Queeniepatch said…
The point is that you need to enjoy the making of the mandala, not put pressure on yourself to create a 'masterpiece'.
I agree with Kim, many more ought to make mandalas and calm down...
August 29, 2021 at 9:24 PM
Maggie said…
Interesting way to meditate, love the use of the little bits and pieces which creates the bigger picture. Have an awesome week.
August 29, 2021 at 10:55 PM
Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting said…
Very pretty and creative! Stitching is solace.
August 31, 2021 at 12:29 PM
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