Catching up

So much to blog about but then again, what should I actually blog about?!
What I am making these days seems so boring, my craft room doesn't look exciting, my new neighbourhood lacks of the charm my former one seemed to burst with... I'll do it anyway and start at the beginning, where I picked up crafting after the big move.
I did feel a little overwhelmed by the whole relocation because we had to go through and pack so much stuff. Our old place was filled to the brim and things seemed to become more and more when we pulled them out of closets and shelves... horrible. Having to deal with a small space should make you be more selective and less attached to things instead of letting you become a champion in squeezing stuff into every little corner of your home.

So after I finally had get rid of a lot and moved what I wanted to keep, I felt tired of everything that seemed detailed, embellished or complex. Simple was what I was longing for. So when I first started crafting again, I stitched together some very plain coasters and mats for different purposes. Mostly by hand, because it seemed obvious to make something with the fewest efforts in order to slow down and regain some serenity.

Pretty unspectacular, the whole process and the result.
Just what I needed.
Oh, and all went into use directly, not lingering around somewhere before being photographed... I am trying to not waste time or material by waiting for the right moment anymore. Life's too short.
Take care!

Comments

[kirsten]

these are so beautiful. i love seeing each stitch.
some exquisite about the fabric and simple stitchwork.

i love simple. something i need to find again.

and nice to 'see' you again. :)

[Lee]

Simple is good , kind to the eye and soul.
Amazing how those few stitches add just the right amount of texture.
Keep creating, the momentum will follow.

[diana]

With your eye for detail, you'll find the charm in your new neighbourhood. I'm sure.
Wünsche die eine gute Eingewöhnung!

[ConstanceV]

It's great to restart like that, back to basics!

[nicole]

Perfect Wabi Sabi spirit! I love the simplicity.

I'm yearning for more of this too.

Thank you for the inspiration.

[monica]

simplicity is about subtracting the obvious and adding the meaningful

[Yuki]

Couldn't agree with you more... I used to wait around for the right moment too, but have been making efforts to break that habit. Now I try to create what I feel like creating when the mood strikes... not worrying about having adequate skills... or materials... just working with what I've got. The challenge is striking a compromise with that perfectionist within.

[annri]

The ever-elusive "right moment" - I'm practicing not waiting too. The coasters are perfect in the beautility (beauty+utility) and wabi-sabi nature. It's good to hear from you again!

[Jennifer]

Beautiful and useful! That is a great combination.

[lucy]

the handstitching is marvelous! I bet doing it that way was satisfying and meditative.

[Asiye]

you sound like you getting settled in, which is very nice. simple is definitely the way forward i agree with you. stuff always seems to find their way into my life, been fairly good about it lately. when we travelled i really was a champion of little... but since we more or less settled i am developing a pack rat streak!
your work is beautiful and intruiging as ususal

[josie]

Yes I hear you. Life is too short and I am not a fabric collector nor a photographer.
I love what you made. I bet you'll keep them for a long time.

[Rebecca]

Simple and beautiful, I love the look of those carefully placed stitches on the simple linen fabric.

[Lin]

I a m in simple mode too and its great!

[brooke]

Slow, simple, beautiful. I love it. Thanks for the inspiration.

[rabearosa.wordpress.com]

Hallo,
ich lese Deinen Blog seit einiger Zeit und war schon recht traurig, als keine neuen Einträge mehr eingestellt wurden. Jetzt freue ich mich riesig, dass Du wieder da bist und bin schon sehr auf die neuesten Ideen und Impressionen gespannt.
Liebe Grüße
Analena