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My sewing partner, both of us dressed in matching pink. I’ve always been a big co-ordinator. These things are important to me. My house, my wardrobe, my accessories, my ornaments, crystals, cosmetics and foods... all have to compliment and go. If food is the wrong colour, if a jumper is the wrong shade of grey, if my toothbrush doesn’t match my deodorant, etc. A bit quirky I guess, but that’s the artist in me. To deny her freedom is to shut it all up, art, creativity and all. And besides, the older I get the more I value her independence and strong views on things. She’s a woman who knows what she wants. As always, if you’d like to buy any of my work or commission one, DM me. I’m at my happiest when one of my pieces finds a good home and I love working to order too. #embroiderymallorca #embroideredtruths #stitchingwithtea #balearicart #handmade #handcrafted #mylatesthoop #busyhands #creativeadventures #healingwithyarnandthread #stitchingmyselfhappy #oneyearofstitches2019 #oneyearofstitchesyearthree #astitchaday #madaboutyarn #obsessedwiththread #thelittlesilkworm #dreamscometrue #wishinguponastar #oraflower #knittedbotanicals #knittedstar #beading #knitting #embroidery #sewingmywaythroughautoimmune #ebvartist #thyroidhealing #epsteinbarr
So this was the little Valentines Day piece I worked on in progress in day 1, which I didn’t get a chance to post before as it was worked on in such a tight space. Posting time is sewing time and there wasn’t enough. Can you see that it’s a woman? Two boobs to the left, a neck centre top, a shoulder and arm to the right, with a big old heart inside. As always, if you’d like to buy any of my work or commission one, DM me. I’m at my happiest when one of my pieces finds a good home and I love working to order too. #embroiderymallorca #embroideredtruths #stitchingwithtea #balearicart #handmade #handcrafted #mylatesthoop #busyhands #creativeadventures #healingwithyarnandthread #stitchingmyselfhappy #oneyearofstitches2019 #oneyearofstitchesyearthree #astitchaday #madaboutyarn #obsessedwiththread #thelittlesilkworm #dreamscometrue #wishinguponastar #oraflower #knittedbotanicals #knittedstar #beading #knitting #embroidery #sewingmywaythroughautoimmune #ebvartist #thyroidhealing #epsteinbarr
A shining star is born. I’m so proud of this little baby, she got me through some tough days, holding me so tightly that I wasn’t afraid. Or not so much that I couldn’t handle it on my own. Click Like to welcome “Star of Wonder” to the clan. DM me if you would like to see more photos with an interest to commission a piece or buy this little guy. Ps. Has anyone else noticed the algorithm has changed? All of a sudden I’m not seeing or getting seen by anyone and I miss my favourite peoples posts. #embroiderymallorca #embroideredtruths #stitchingwithtea #balearicart #handmade #handcrafted #mylatesthoop #busyhands #creativeadventures #healingwithyarnandthread #stitchingmyselfhappy #oneyearofstitches2019 #oneyearofstitchesyearthree #astitchaday #madaboutyarn #obsessedwiththread #thelittlesilkworm #dreamscometrue #wishinguponastar #oraflower #knittedbotanicals #knittedstar #beading #knitting #embroidery #sewingmywaythroughautoimmune #ebvartist #thyroidhealing #epsteinbarr
I usually hate February as it’s cold and wet. But this year it’s been fabulous. Can’t quite believe my luck. Keep having to pinch myself. #happydays #amazingweather #thatsmeset #isspringhere
I felt compelled to work on a really small piece today after a sequin filled morning to give myself a rest from the monotony of finishing things that are part done and to have more of a play. Because someone in my family is in hospital recovering from a serious operation and still really sick I felt drawn to send loving intentions his way. This broach is a powerful positive affirmation and totem dedicated to him. #embroiderymallorca #embroideredtruths #stitchingwithtea #balearicart #handmade #handcrafted #mylatesthoop #busyhands #creativeadventures #healingwithyarnandthread #stitchingmyselfhappy #oneyearofstitches2019 #oneyearofstitchesyearthree #astitchaday #madaboutyarn #obsessedwiththread #thelittlesilkworm #dreamscometrue #wishinguponastar #oraflower #knittedbotanicals #knittedstar #beading #knitting #embroidery #sewingmywaythroughautoimmune #ebvartist #thyroidhealing #epsteinbarr #iamhealing
What can I say... a very productive day working on multiple projects. A bit blind now after five straight hours but lots of fun regardless. Can’t beat a hoop, a needle and a selection of coloured thread. I could literally sew all day every day from now until forever and not get bored. #handmade #handcrafted #embroiderymallorca #embroideredtruths #stitchingwithtea #balearicart #mylatesthoop #busyhands #creativeadventures #healingwithyarnandthread #stitchingmyselfhappy #oneyearofstitches2019 #oneyearofstitchesyearthree #astitchaday #madaboutyarn #obsessedwiththread #thelittlesilkworm #dreamscometrue #wishinguponastar #oraflower #knittedbotanicals #knittedstar #beading #knitting #embroidery #sewingmywaythroughautoimmune #ebvartist #thyroidhealing #epsteinbarr
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Now to attach it to a backing of felt so I have time to figure out what to do with it. A broach? A hat decoration? A fancy cushion cover? A book bag embellishment? A knitting essentials travel tote? Any other ideas welcome. Ps: look who has come to work with me today. This is Miabella, my love and my light, my reason for being. Finally, after three months of not feeling able to have her, to look after her, to hold her needs, (and she’s seriously needy as all small dogs are), I’m feeling strong enough to have her with me and attend to her first. I did say it’s been a wobbly winter but what better day than the day of love to put a new foot first. #embroiderymallorca #embroideredtruths #stitchingwithtea #balearicart #mylatesthoop #busyhands #creativeadventures #healingwithyarnandthread #stitchingmyselfhappy #oneyearofstitches2019 #oneyearofstitchesyearthree #astitchaday #madaboutyarn #obsessedwiththread #thelittlesilkworm #dreamscometrue #wishinguponastar #oraflower #knittedbotanicals #knittedstar #beading #knitting #embroidery #sewingmywaythroughautoimmune #ebvartist #thyroidhealing #epsteinbarr
I finally finished my knitted sequin and beaded star and I’m quite pleased with it. I think it turned out rather well, considering it was a complete mind fart, created while my head was struggling to be anywhere but elsewhere. Anyone else have days and weeks like that, when you can’t remember anything you have watched or listened to the day or hour before, when talking in a foreign language is like mission impossible (and I live in a foreign language speaking country so every day is like that) and where holding even a simple conversation in your own tongue is like trying to remain upright and appear graceful while wading through treacle? Welcome to my life 60-70% of the time for a good long while now. Goodbye writing career. Goodbye working full time on, with, at... anything. Goodbye feeling useful and worthy and functional and intelligent as a person. Goodbye other people’s respect, love, compassion, understanding and patience. But it’s not all bad. I have mostly made peace with it and nourish my soul by diving daily deep into my art. Now if I could just sell a few more, find a shop to sell in, exhibit in exhibitions and galleries worldwide, write an article or two about the process and purpose and see it/them published on paper as well as online, it would barely even rub. #embroiderymallorca #embroideredtruths #stitchingwithtea #balearicart #mylatesthoop #busyhands #creativeadventures #healingwithyarnandthread #stitchingmyselfhappy #oneyearofstitches2019 #oneyearofstitchesyearthree #astitchaday #madaboutyarn #obsessedwiththread #thelittlesilkworm #dreamscometrue #wishinguponastar #oraflower #knittedbotanicals #knittedstar #beading #knitting #embroidery #sewingmywaythroughautoimmune #ebvartist #thyroidhealing #epsteinbarr
My baby girl putting on a brave face after her latest bloods. The treat she got given after made up for most of the invasion to her poor paw. #chihuahuasofinstagram #chihuahua #bravegirl #cutedogs #mybabygirl #miabella
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