Coming to the end of a project is always bitter sweet isn't it? While there's an amazing sense of satisfaction that you've finally finished there is also an underlying sense of sadness. I think it's because one becomes very attached to a project. It's a commitment and therefore takes up a good deal of your time and attention.
In some ways a project can be likened to a companion that travels with you on a creative journey. You learn together, you grow together and you make mistakes together. While a project isn't a person nor a relationship as such, it does have an emotional presence in your life. So I guess there's a very good reason why there's a strange sense of emptiness in your life when it's finally over.
So what did I learn on this journey?
- Embroidery is a slow process especially if you are focused on detail - (patience)
- I could improve on some of my stitching - (practice)
- I'd like to do more; and (persistance)
- I LOVE IT! (passion)
Goodbye old friend.
44 comments:
M, that's looks amazing.....the detail is devine, the sentiment is lovely. I adore the way the knitting needles actually are attached to a knitted scarf, it's such a shame it has to leave your home ):
I don't have words to tell you how amazing this is. I'm gobsmacked, even though I've been keeping up with all the sneak peeks. Scissors butterflies!!! The mini knitting!!! I feel privileged to think that my square will even be included alongside something so detailed and creative and lovely!
Melanie, this is completely divine. I am overwhelmed - it is absolutely perfect and you have combined so many astounding details. I hope for your sake that you have elected to "save" your square rather than swap it, because it obviously contains so much of you within it. Beautiful.
Lara (thornberry)
Melanie??? That is OMG... You poured so much into it. I have been talking to Carlos about getting another tattoo but no one seems to get that I want cotton reels, sewing machine, scissors, buttons that kinda thing incorporated into it... YOU my girl have opened up my mind. I want a sewing machine ballon just like yours!! How would you feel about it?! Omg I keep going back to look at it!!
xo Steph
wonderful! What a great sentiment.
Wow!! That is so beautiful Melanie. There are so many details to find and admire. How did you know when it was finished and how on earth can you bear to part with it? Your work is stunning, overwhelmingly beautiful, I hope you are rediculously proud of yourself!
what i said on flickr :) this is just so beautiful in so many different ways - you are a true artist
OMG that is absolutely exquisite. The detail is breathtaking. You can see every tiny little perfectly formed stitch.... beautiful
Wow! Love all the 3D details. Especiallly the little hanging scarf.
Mel it is sublime! Loving the details. Should really get off the computer and deal with my own small disaster detail (fusible webbing is not for the sleep deprived)...
It is so great, you must feel so proud of it. The details are just so amazing. As for the sentiment - I totally agree
It is so great, you must feel so proud of it. The details are just so amazing. As for the sentiment - I totally agree
Oh, Melanie. Oh, oh, oh! That is just so beautiful. I am blown away by all the textures, and just the whole concept itself. You are right to be very attached to this piece. Well worth all the effort. Brava!
Oh, that guest comment above was from me. Didn't realize I wasn't logged on. ;)
It's an <span style="text-decoration: underline;">amazing</span> piece of work!, I can see how much time and thought has gone into it and why you are so attached, it's beautiful! and I love the little red scissors :)
Wow...wow....WOW!!! Its Fantastic!!! Congratulations to you :)
It's really pretty M*!
oh my..that is fabulous!! I got a little glimpse of it on sunday, but I had no idea how amazing it is! wow...and wow again :)
oh my..that is fabulous!! I got a little glimpse of it on sunday, but I had no idea how amazing it is! wow...and wow again :)
Wow! It looks amazing. I admire your patience and eye for detail :-)
Wow! It looks amazing. I admire your patience and eye for detail :-)
So stunning...
Love every bit of it...
Amazing work and just so cute!!!
Love the little quote...
It will look just fabulous on the quilt!!!
wow~ looks gorgeous, well done.
have been enjoying your posts about your home life too, am always interested in how people work things. {somedays i wish i could leave the house too!}
i love it Mel, clever girl!
This is stunning. I absolutely love it an am intrigued by all the details. I just spent quite a few happy minutes looking at all the details on flickr and popped over to check out your blog.
your work here is absolutely stunning and it is the kind of thing you look at and wish it was yours. seriously nice work
Absolutely stunning, the detail is really amazing.
Tara (Aussie-Waffler)
Congratulations! that is absolutely amAAAAAAAzzinnng!!
Oh My! It's amazing! I keep going back to look more closely at all the different textures and features! I know I would hate to part with it too, but at least you know it's going to a wonderful new home where it'll be very much appreciated. Again, it's just fabulous!
oh Melanie I am totally speechless! It is just THE most amazing work I am in awe and I absolutely adore it!! xxx
Wait up ... where was I on Tuesday? How come I missed this one? Far out brussel sprout this is freakin' amazing! You are one crafty woo-man! Truly lovley :)
Goodness me!! That's just so beautiful!! I've been so looking forward to seeing your square. Well done!! x
Thanks Jay. I'm really happy with it too. And it's ok, it's coming home at some point but then it will be off again permanently. I have it in mind for someone.
Aww thank you Gina. I am quite overwhelmed with all the feedback and don't know what to say myself! I feel a little speechless!
Thanks Lara. I have decided to keep it but intend to gift it away to someone when I get it back. I'll take lot's of pictures of it in daylight so I can always remember it.
Steph - absolutely! Tattoo away. I'd love for you use the ideas. Go for it.
Thanks elizabeth
Thanks Kate. I don't know how I knew when it was finished. I think it was more the deadline than anything. I am proud of myself. I am proud I successfully executed my ideas. That is sometimes the biggest challenge of all!
Thanks Bec I had a lot of fun making it.
And yes it is interesting to hear how people work things at home. I think we make too many assumptions about people and should try and find out more. I think there's a lot to learn.
Wauw, that's amazing! Love, love love it! Very original too!
M this is seriously, insanely great!! I kid you not. The detail in the skirt, the socks, the sequins, the teensy scissors!! I'm in love with this. It has just made my week - you should be rolling around the floor proud of yourself!
Wow, this is amazing work Mel. Beautiful. You should do more of it! :)
Aww thanks Jenaveve. I do feel proud of myself. I loved making it and was so happy the ideas in my head ended up pretty much exactly how I wanted it to look.
Thanks again for your lovely comments.
Thanks Gret. It has definitely inspired me to do more embroidery. I have a few ideas floating around in my head but nothing concrete yet.
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