a threaded jotting: mantra.

I made this embroidered jotting from fabric and thread just about this time last year for a fundraiser.

I was approached by an organization for a donation and instead of my usual handbag or baby quilt donation, I chose to frame this little guy. I was pleased to see the bids roll in...

The silent auction was to benefit a wonderful organization called ASK (Advocacy Services for Kids), a local non-profit  that offers support to children with emotional, mood and behavioral issues and their families. A cause which I feel strongly about, especially in my field of study.  

As for my absence, life has thrown me for a few loops and have spent much of my time attempting to straighten things out. I haven't done any crafting or making of any kind in a few months and I am beginning to feel like a fish out of water. I have to remind myself that tomorrow is a new day and that it is a gift indeed! Hope to be back soon...

~Erica

experimental embroidery.

I didn't tidy my sewing studio before i left for vacation, and i still haven't done it. So what do I do? I find a portable craft that i can enjoy from the comfort of my clean and mentally soothing living room! Aren't I awful? My mother always made us clean the house as kids before we left on vacation. Something that as a child i never understood. I always thought we're not going to be here, what is the use in cleaning? I understand now.... nobody wants to come home to a messy house. Let me clarify, my house is clean, it is my sewing room that was left in a state of mass destruction. Scraps everywhere, half-finished projects here, forgotten projects there, dust bunnies and tumbleweeds and i opted to just shut the door. I guess i have my Sunday activity cut out for me. I hope it rains tomorrow.