sunshine on a rainy day
Have been struggling big time over the last couple of months with life and stuff in my head and scared that the big black cloud is taking over again pushing down. Im praying that its just a blip but even thinking talking and being amongst people is really hard work and it exhausts me ~ I want to hide again ha!!! In saying that, sometimes days happen and they are wonderful and just like sunshine on a rainy day and so I had to come out of my hibernation to share a really wonderful lady I met yesterday ~ Gwen Hedley an internationally known textile artist from England.
I did a workshop with her organised through my embroidery guild and she is so inspiring ~ our list of requirements was amazing and included cocktail sticks, lolly sticks, staples, twigs, pins fasteners and all manner of things which could hold something down not necessarily associated with sewing. We had a wonderful day attaching paper, fabric and collected twigs and sticks with all manner of 'attachers' and then using threads to weave and enhance the piece ~ the day passed far too quickly ~ dont they always on workshops you enjoy. Ive attached glimpses of the work I did and have still to finish. Gwen was very generous with her ideas and also explained how to float mount our work ~ as a way to finish textile art. Looking forward to hanging the finished piece in my own frame!!!! Well we'll see
18 comments:
I love the colors you're using in this piece. They're beautiful together.
I am sure it is just a blip, it will pass, the end of the academic year is such a presured time. I love what you have done here, and Gwen surely has certainly got you fired up, this work is fab, can't wait to see the finished piece. Lots of love and hugs and good vibes being sent your way!
Inspiring pictures Judy... you've made some beautiful work. Hope feeling down is just a blip for you and you feel better soon.
I love the colors you chose! Looks like it was a fun and liberating workshop!
Good to see you here Jude. I saw the creations of someone else that must have done a similiar workshop. I love the idea. I love what you've created. I'm so happy you were able to do the workshop "even though".
Many hugs and angels coming your way,
Wendy XO
Fantastic work - love the colours
oh my goodness I feel lifted by all your lovely messages, I know I shouldnt hide away but I know lots of you understand what its like fighting the big black cloud!! Thankyou so much for all your love, love and hugs back to you too, Judy xxx
i love those colours together judy, what a fantastic peice!!!
oh my, Jude. I've only read the first paragraph and have come screaming to the comments box. I feel I've been with you in the darkness. Horrible. Hang on to your trip to Oz, darling, and keep going! :) So amazingly glad to find this post. I'm going to have to try to write one! ;)
Love you to bits xXx Suze xXx
Just read your post properly. Your work is so gorgeous, Jude. I'm so glad you did the workshop and I really wish you'd think about teaching them :) don't forget, I'm first on the list! ;) You sound peaceful...
With you all the way, darling. I'm here, any time. Much Love & Hugs galore! (((((JJRLSS)))))
Suze xXx
I am glad to see you here again, wish you all the best!
Waltraud
Wonderful work, glad you were able to make it to Gwen Hedley workshop,
always wanted to go on one of hers
you must frame it! looks great, fantastic choice of colours as usual! Hope your blip passes quickly. x
Hang in there Judy, behind every big black cloud is the even bigger stronger shiny sun!
It will pass, just let it be and be kind to you're self.
I know how hard it is, but I've found that these dark tunnels usually lead me to somewhere brighter if I allow myself to just travel through, having faith that it will pass.
Lots of love to you, and getting out there and being creative is just the best medicine, so well done for getting out to the workshop it looks like you've started some fantastic work!
Caroline
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I love this Judy... would love to take one of the classes!
I cant wait to see your finished piece.
Have missed your posts but understand that you need to take time for yourself. You are very important and I understand the need to retreat from life sometimes. You are a very brave, beautiful and special woman.
Loving, creative, talented and a good friend.
And you have come SO far.
Sounds like you had a great class and I cannot wait to see the finished piece.
Much love to you my darling.
Dot xx
How wonderful that you were able to do this workshop with Gwen. She has inspired you and I love the colours you have used.
I hope you are feeling better and enlivened by your beautiful work. Be good to yourself and take things easy.
I feel so blessed whilst reading all your lovely comments its like a great big hug reaching out into the world. Thankyou so much from the bottom of my heart ~ sending lots of love back to you all too ~ Judy xxx
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