Comments on mixedepisodes: My project or...yes I'm still alive

That's really good!

2008-12-09T01:39:00.000-08:00

That's really good!

nice work, and looks like fun too.i recently learn...

2008-12-05T13:02:00.000-08:00

nice work, and looks like fun too.

i recently learned how to felt - not by any conscious choice. just wandered into a lesson. it was fun. made a little cat. there's a pic of it on one of my blogs.

I did a bit of that when I was young, enjoyed it. ...

2008-11-19T17:48:00.000-08:00

I did a bit of that when I was young, enjoyed it. I would value something you gave me, if it had some spirit in it that had meaning to us, like the quilt that Laurel Ann made for me.

I bought a Pancho the other day, and am improving it. I think that I will make some.

Needle work is relaxing, enjoy.

(1) I guess I have a new name for my page, should...

2008-11-19T06:29:00.000-08:00

(1) I guess I have a new name for my page, should I ever need it: The Crossstich Spot.

(2) These designs are lovely, and I can imagine spending hours on even the most basic design (especially with my lack of small muscle control).

(3) Regarding your previous post, the Zinn quote is enlightenng, and I recommend his People's History of the United States.

Oh no - don't rip out the lake and the mountain. ...

2008-11-19T04:21:00.000-08:00

Oh no - don't rip out the lake and the mountain. I really like it - I like the simplicity of it and it makes me want to see tiny people doing things in the landscape.

I really like the colour and shape of the blue stripey orb one - it reminds me of a scandinavian christmas bauble.

Glad you are back x

Go with it I say. I would be thrilled to own one....

2008-11-18T14:43:00.000-08:00

Go with it I say. I would be thrilled to own one. Owning a piece of someone else's creativity is an honor in my opinion. But then I grew up with an Aunt who did it all. Crocheting, needlepoint, knitting, etc. Then I married a basket maker. And I make my living with my hands. I have a deep appreciation of any effort that comes from personal handwork.

A woman of many talents! You are indeed!You keep ...

2008-11-18T04:18:00.000-08:00

A woman of many talents! You are indeed!

You keep on following your own beat and the drums catch up to you in time. That's what I have found.

Keep doing whatever you want to do, and make sure to show us!

This is beautiful. Do you find it soothing as well...

2008-11-15T20:19:00.000-08:00

This is beautiful. Do you find it soothing as well as creating a work of art?

I've always wanted to do embrodiery, but my fingers won't do the walking.

Great to see you again!

Those must take ages!I admire your patience.

2008-11-15T07:29:00.000-08:00

Those must take ages!

I admire your patience.

Now I'da said it was the lake. LOLI guess it's ab...

2008-11-15T03:42:00.000-08:00

Now I'da said it was the lake. LOL

I guess it's about what's pleasing to each person, huh?

I set aside the embroidery and crossstitch--too hard on the eyes. But it was always about what would be pleasing for the recipient....cuz it always went out the door. I don't have a single piece of it.

Thank you. Yes, I think your right. It's really ...

2008-11-14T12:22:00.000-08:00

Thank you. Yes, I think your right. It's really the mountain and the little lake that I don't like too much either. It too expected.

This is very new to me. I've never really tried to do anything artistic before. I can't draw.....it took me forever to draw this.

And it's hard for me to envision something if I don't draw it first. That's what is giving me the trouble.

I really do want something to hang in my house though. And as far as giving them as gifts. I know my mom and sister would like it. I was just kidding about saying they wouldn't like them....though you never know with my mom.

I may rip the mountains and the water out. Because, honestly, I do think that you honed in on what it is that I don't like about it. But I'm going to have to make sure that they don't leave a mark if I rip them out. If they do, I will have to put them back in or cover them up in some way.

I like the globe.The “sweeping piece” as you refer...

2008-11-14T11:44:00.000-08:00

I like the globe.
The “sweeping piece” as you referred to it fives a sense of depth, no boundary, space. The Mt. peaks in your piece over power. Just my opinion.

Screw up, go at it without being directed by some expectation. Work away without ego, and see what comes. Always move in the direction you feel most awkward.
That’s what my art therapist tells me;-)

The head always takes over art by giving you the idea of perhaps making a profit, or hey you/I could give them as gifts.
Then you’re caught in the real world again, stressing about if they’re good enough, and so, and away from expression.

However in answer to your question. I would take my time, and put a lot of effort and a lot it would take not letting you mind direct you; exhausting in fact. Working unconsciously requires a considerable amount of energy; you’ll be lucky to manage fifteen (if at all that) without having to stop.
I think you may be aware of “Active Imagination.” That’s what I’m on about.

Anyway, I dropped by your Blog and found no sign of new life. I am glad you’re back. Please post more;-)