Craft

I don’t think I realised quite how much I missed it.

A few months ago I picked up a sampler kit from a shop, cross stitch, pattern, all silks and colours predetermined. Not a free form project, no imagination required and just what I needed, a complete lack of intimidation and imagination.

I wasn’t going to show it here but I think, once I see some daylight I might!

I often used to feel that my crafting wasn’t always “good enough” for the blogosphere when there are so many talented, original folk out there but, I’ve realised recently it is the taking part that counts.

I don’t have time to sit and cogitate as I would like, to doodle and plan. For me it is the method, the doing, the journey that I love. Not necessarily the end product, although I do enjoy a finished article as much as the next person!

This sampler brought me back to crafting, allowed me to feel the joy of creating something again. The sheer pleasure of sitting quietly and creating. So although imaginative and original it is not, it will always be special to me.