Sometimes, you don't feel all that creative but you really want to craft. If you don't have a project on the go this is especially difficult; even simple tasks like choosing fabric become a chore! It's at times like these when I can't be bothered to turn my brain on that I cross stitch.
Don't get me wrong, cross stitch is a fantastically creative craft in itself from a design point of view. But if you just want to get your head down, produce something but not have to think; for me cross stitch is the perfect medicine.
Since the beginning of the year I've had Emily Peacock's Hug design on the go. I'm honestly not THAT slow - it's just I have it as an ongoing project, which is great to fall back on when I don't have the time or energy to start a new project, or am not feeling particularly patient for anything fiddly.
Even after working on this project for 9 months I'm still not bored as I can see how it's slowly progressing.
I love Emily Peacock's designs, and of course the fact she's done a design with Rob Ryan means I love them even more!
Here are a few more of my favourite designs:
(All images via: emilypeacock.com)
These are really good. I know what you mean about when you're not feeling creative, its nice to sit down and just have the chart in front of you xx
ReplyDeleteI love Emily Peacocks designs, they'Re gorgeous. I've never tried cross-stitch, it looks quite complicated. I think I'll add it to my growing list of things I'm aiming for next year!
ReplyDeleteI just love all of these! I have a couple of Emily cushions on my Must Make Lists, but 9 months, wow that's dedication! It will be so worth it though.
ReplyDeleteKandi x
These are wonderful designs. Thanks for introducing me to Emily Peacocks - I am currently working on some cross stitch designs but nothing so elaborate.
ReplyDeleteI started off on cross stitch with my Mum and Nan. Funnily enough have been craving a little Christmas cross stitch the last couple of weeks... hmmm :)
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