If you've ever watched my videos you know that I move fast. I don't spend a lot of time thinking or planning, I just kind of do what feels good and make quick decisions. I favor techniques and mediums that are fast and esasy. I mean, my DVD is called "Collage Fast and Furious." Anyway, that love of speed is part of the reason I can get so much done.
But every now and then I like to slow down.
Several years ago I read an article (similar to this one, but I can't find the one I'm thinking of) about how our brains need down time away from stimulation in order to process the things that have happend to us — our thoughts and emotions need percolation. The article was criticizing technology for giving us virtually no gaps for processing. Or perhaps criticizing us for technology constantly (think checking your e-mail at the bus stop or talking on the phone at every boring moment) instead of taking a mental break.
Certainly craft of any kind is a wonderful time to meditate and get away from the TV, the computer, and all of that stimulation. But I really appreciate the deep meditative quality of a craft that's just a little bit slower; that allows your mind to wander and your imagination to soar.
Most times when I start a slower craft like stamp carving or hand stitching or bead weaving I find myself racing, pushing, and trying to muscle my way through the task more quickly. It takes me a little while to calm down, and stop thinking, "Gosh, this is taking forever." But once I do, it's a wonderful experience. And I think it really saved my sanity on this epic travel adventure I've been on.
I calmly stitched my way through seven hours at the airport on Thursday.
I stitched through my Friday morning flight.
Elana and I talked and stitched together on our Monday night at her home.
I stitched in the airport on Tuesday while I waited for my flight…
…and continued to stitch from Chicago to New York City.
And in some ways I feel like I exited the plane more refreshed than if I had slept.
(My little stitchery box: tiny travel scissors, embroidery floss, fabric scraps, needles)
When your arting time is limited, it's hard to think of picking up a slower craft. It just seems like nothing happens in the spare ten minutes you have. Or even the spare hour you have. But for long periods of time, it can't be beat! And it is truly meditative.
Do you enoy any "slower" crafts? Which ones and why?
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I’m not a ‘fast journaler’ anyway, but I always like the ‘meditative’ crafts to slow it down even more… I myself love zentangling! I don’t embroider anymore, but it is one of those crafts I love to do too because of the slowness and calm.
I’m not a ‘fast journaler’ anyway, but I always like the ‘meditative’ crafts to slow it down even more… I myself love zentangling! I don’t embroider anymore, but it is one of those crafts I love to do too because of the slowness and calm.
I’m not a ‘fast journaler’ anyway, but I always like the ‘meditative’ crafts to slow it down even more… I myself love zentangling! I don’t embroider anymore, but it is one of those crafts I love to do too because of the slowness and calm.
I’m not a ‘fast journaler’ anyway, but I always like the ‘meditative’ crafts to slow it down even more… I myself love zentangling! I don’t embroider anymore, but it is one of those crafts I love to do too because of the slowness and calm.
So you mean I COULD have taken my embroidery on that long flight to America a couple of years ago? Poop! I asked a few people and they were all strongly of the opinion that needles and, shock horror, a tiny pair of scissors, would have security down on me like a ton of bricks! I will remember for next time! I love the work you did and I’m glad you enjoyed the calmness of it.
So you mean I COULD have taken my embroidery on that long flight to America a couple of years ago? Poop! I asked a few people and they were all strongly of the opinion that needles and, shock horror, a tiny pair of scissors, would have security down on me like a ton of bricks! I will remember for next time! I love the work you did and I’m glad you enjoyed the calmness of it.
So you mean I COULD have taken my embroidery on that long flight to America a couple of years ago? Poop! I asked a few people and they were all strongly of the opinion that needles and, shock horror, a tiny pair of scissors, would have security down on me like a ton of bricks! I will remember for next time! I love the work you did and I’m glad you enjoyed the calmness of it.
So you mean I COULD have taken my embroidery on that long flight to America a couple of years ago? Poop! I asked a few people and they were all strongly of the opinion that needles and, shock horror, a tiny pair of scissors, would have security down on me like a ton of bricks! I will remember for next time! I love the work you did and I’m glad you enjoyed the calmness of it.
I’m with Sarah… love what you did with all that time. That’s why I started taking a sketch book with me too! I’d practise handwriting styles for journalling too if I couldn’t stitch for some reason! Another very enjoyable post Julie! =)
I’m with Sarah… love what you did with all that time. That’s why I started taking a sketch book with me too! I’d practise handwriting styles for journalling too if I couldn’t stitch for some reason! Another very enjoyable post Julie! =)
I’m with Sarah… love what you did with all that time. That’s why I started taking a sketch book with me too! I’d practise handwriting styles for journalling too if I couldn’t stitch for some reason! Another very enjoyable post Julie! =)
I’m with Sarah… love what you did with all that time. That’s why I started taking a sketch book with me too! I’d practise handwriting styles for journalling too if I couldn’t stitch for some reason! Another very enjoyable post Julie! =)
I live in Canada and I don’t think we would get through security with those items. I can remember them taking a tiny pair of manicure scissors that my mother carried in her purse. I haven’t travelled for a while, so maybe the rules have changed.
Karen
I live in Canada and I don’t think we would get through security with those items. I can remember them taking a tiny pair of manicure scissors that my mother carried in her purse. I haven’t travelled for a while, so maybe the rules have changed.
Karen
I live in Canada and I don’t think we would get through security with those items. I can remember them taking a tiny pair of manicure scissors that my mother carried in her purse. I haven’t travelled for a while, so maybe the rules have changed.
Karen
I live in Canada and I don’t think we would get through security with those items. I can remember them taking a tiny pair of manicure scissors that my mother carried in her purse. I haven’t travelled for a while, so maybe the rules have changed.
Karen
I love how the colors coordinate, and the stitching is so beautifully chaotic!!!
What will you do with these when you’re finished?
I love how the colors coordinate, and the stitching is so beautifully chaotic!!!
What will you do with these when you’re finished?
I love how the colors coordinate, and the stitching is so beautifully chaotic!!!
What will you do with these when you’re finished?
I love how the colors coordinate, and the stitching is so beautifully chaotic!!!
What will you do with these when you’re finished?
Amazing & so productive but my first thought when I saw your last image was that here in South Africa (since 9/11) those scissors would never be allowed on board in hand-luggage – everything is x-ray scanned & popped in a giant bin at the other side! I thought it was world wide legislation!
Amazing & so productive but my first thought when I saw your last image was that here in South Africa (since 9/11) those scissors would never be allowed on board in hand-luggage – everything is x-ray scanned & popped in a giant bin at the other side! I thought it was world wide legislation!
Amazing & so productive but my first thought when I saw your last image was that here in South Africa (since 9/11) those scissors would never be allowed on board in hand-luggage – everything is x-ray scanned & popped in a giant bin at the other side! I thought it was world wide legislation!
Amazing & so productive but my first thought when I saw your last image was that here in South Africa (since 9/11) those scissors would never be allowed on board in hand-luggage – everything is x-ray scanned & popped in a giant bin at the other side! I thought it was world wide legislation!
Great article and advice BUT I have friends that have tried and failed to get just a tiny quilting needle through airport security but those were confiscated. Maybe you were just lucky but my two friends (different flights and times) both lost a nice couple of needles. They didn’t even try scissors but were going to use their teeth! This is a sad time in airline history for sure.
Great article and advice BUT I have friends that have tried and failed to get just a tiny quilting needle through airport security but those were confiscated. Maybe you were just lucky but my two friends (different flights and times) both lost a nice couple of needles. They didn’t even try scissors but were going to use their teeth! This is a sad time in airline history for sure.
Great article and advice BUT I have friends that have tried and failed to get just a tiny quilting needle through airport security but those were confiscated. Maybe you were just lucky but my two friends (different flights and times) both lost a nice couple of needles. They didn’t even try scissors but were going to use their teeth! This is a sad time in airline history for sure.
Great article and advice BUT I have friends that have tried and failed to get just a tiny quilting needle through airport security but those were confiscated. Maybe you were just lucky but my two friends (different flights and times) both lost a nice couple of needles. They didn’t even try scissors but were going to use their teeth! This is a sad time in airline history for sure.
For pure meditative time, I knit or crochet. It can be very soothing. Just don’t pick a very complicated pattern!
For pure meditative time, I knit or crochet. It can be very soothing. Just don’t pick a very complicated pattern!
For pure meditative time, I knit or crochet. It can be very soothing. Just don’t pick a very complicated pattern!
For pure meditative time, I knit or crochet. It can be very soothing. Just don’t pick a very complicated pattern!
I really enjoy making my own paint. In 2005-2006 I discovered this store in NYC called Kremer Pigments and their main product is pigment – everything you’d ever need in a set of watercolor, acrylics, oils, inks, shellacs etc can be made from what the raw materials they sell. Organic, synthetic, you name it. To make a set of basic watercolors I buy just 7 different pigments, mull a few tablespoons of each one to a fine powder, and add watercolor medium (gum Arabic, glycerol, honey). Pour into a pan and voila. I have so much control over the results on paper now and learned so much about blending from this process. Best of all, the savings is extraordinary – a premixed set of 12-24 artist watercolors can cost me over a hundred or more, but I can buy a few pouches of pigment for way less. The meditation happens in the mulling process, and the “aha” comes right after. Obviously I can’t bring any of the raw materials to travel though a small set of completed paints in pans should travel ok. Not sure if tubes make it through security though I’m sure Julie can tell us. Anyway you can look at the website for my pigment supplier: kremerpigments.com
I really enjoy making my own paint. In 2005-2006 I discovered this store in NYC called Kremer Pigments and their main product is pigment – everything you’d ever need in a set of watercolor, acrylics, oils, inks, shellacs etc can be made from what the raw materials they sell. Organic, synthetic, you name it. To make a set of basic watercolors I buy just 7 different pigments, mull a few tablespoons of each one to a fine powder, and add watercolor medium (gum Arabic, glycerol, honey). Pour into a pan and voila. I have so much control over the results on paper now and learned so much about blending from this process. Best of all, the savings is extraordinary – a premixed set of 12-24 artist watercolors can cost me over a hundred or more, but I can buy a few pouches of pigment for way less. The meditation happens in the mulling process, and the “aha” comes right after. Obviously I can’t bring any of the raw materials to travel though a small set of completed paints in pans should travel ok. Not sure if tubes make it through security though I’m sure Julie can tell us. Anyway you can look at the website for my pigment supplier: kremerpigments.com
I really enjoy making my own paint. In 2005-2006 I discovered this store in NYC called Kremer Pigments and their main product is pigment – everything you’d ever need in a set of watercolor, acrylics, oils, inks, shellacs etc can be made from what the raw materials they sell. Organic, synthetic, you name it. To make a set of basic watercolors I buy just 7 different pigments, mull a few tablespoons of each one to a fine powder, and add watercolor medium (gum Arabic, glycerol, honey). Pour into a pan and voila. I have so much control over the results on paper now and learned so much about blending from this process. Best of all, the savings is extraordinary – a premixed set of 12-24 artist watercolors can cost me over a hundred or more, but I can buy a few pouches of pigment for way less. The meditation happens in the mulling process, and the “aha” comes right after. Obviously I can’t bring any of the raw materials to travel though a small set of completed paints in pans should travel ok. Not sure if tubes make it through security though I’m sure Julie can tell us. Anyway you can look at the website for my pigment supplier: kremerpigments.com
I really enjoy making my own paint. In 2005-2006 I discovered this store in NYC called Kremer Pigments and their main product is pigment – everything you’d ever need in a set of watercolor, acrylics, oils, inks, shellacs etc can be made from what the raw materials they sell. Organic, synthetic, you name it. To make a set of basic watercolors I buy just 7 different pigments, mull a few tablespoons of each one to a fine powder, and add watercolor medium (gum Arabic, glycerol, honey). Pour into a pan and voila. I have so much control over the results on paper now and learned so much about blending from this process. Best of all, the savings is extraordinary – a premixed set of 12-24 artist watercolors can cost me over a hundred or more, but I can buy a few pouches of pigment for way less. The meditation happens in the mulling process, and the “aha” comes right after. Obviously I can’t bring any of the raw materials to travel though a small set of completed paints in pans should travel ok. Not sure if tubes make it through security though I’m sure Julie can tell us. Anyway you can look at the website for my pigment supplier: kremerpigments.com
Julie, how beautiful. I realize how much I have missed stitching of any kind. Did you have a backing that you were stitching into? When you have reached the end point, I hope you will post a finished picture.
Julie, how beautiful. I realize how much I have missed stitching of any kind. Did you have a backing that you were stitching into? When you have reached the end point, I hope you will post a finished picture.
Julie, how beautiful. I realize how much I have missed stitching of any kind. Did you have a backing that you were stitching into? When you have reached the end point, I hope you will post a finished picture.
Julie, how beautiful. I realize how much I have missed stitching of any kind. Did you have a backing that you were stitching into? When you have reached the end point, I hope you will post a finished picture.
I do enjoy slowing down to stitch on LO’s that I scrap.
I do enjoy slowing down to stitch on LO’s that I scrap.
I do enjoy slowing down to stitch on LO’s that I scrap.
I do enjoy slowing down to stitch on LO’s that I scrap.
I love cross stitch – talk about a l o n g craft! I find while I stitch(usually in the evenings)that my mind rests & wanders. It almost always calms me & makes me more creative.
I love cross stitch – talk about a l o n g craft! I find while I stitch(usually in the evenings)that my mind rests & wanders. It almost always calms me & makes me more creative.
I love cross stitch – talk about a l o n g craft! I find while I stitch(usually in the evenings)that my mind rests & wanders. It almost always calms me & makes me more creative.
I love cross stitch – talk about a l o n g craft! I find while I stitch(usually in the evenings)that my mind rests & wanders. It almost always calms me & makes me more creative.
Even those 5 and 10 minute sessions of stitching can add up to accomplishing a lot that wouldn’t get done otherwise. Back in the days of dialup, I stitched an entire Colonial costume for my daughter BY HAND while waiting for websites to download. It took months but it was better than staring at a blank monitor. Quilting is another slow craft that can be done in tiny sessions.
You can take a dental floss container or a special thread cutter on planes to cut your threads.
Even those 5 and 10 minute sessions of stitching can add up to accomplishing a lot that wouldn’t get done otherwise. Back in the days of dialup, I stitched an entire Colonial costume for my daughter BY HAND while waiting for websites to download. It took months but it was better than staring at a blank monitor. Quilting is another slow craft that can be done in tiny sessions.
You can take a dental floss container or a special thread cutter on planes to cut your threads.
Even those 5 and 10 minute sessions of stitching can add up to accomplishing a lot that wouldn’t get done otherwise. Back in the days of dialup, I stitched an entire Colonial costume for my daughter BY HAND while waiting for websites to download. It took months but it was better than staring at a blank monitor. Quilting is another slow craft that can be done in tiny sessions.
You can take a dental floss container or a special thread cutter on planes to cut your threads.
Even those 5 and 10 minute sessions of stitching can add up to accomplishing a lot that wouldn’t get done otherwise. Back in the days of dialup, I stitched an entire Colonial costume for my daughter BY HAND while waiting for websites to download. It took months but it was better than staring at a blank monitor. Quilting is another slow craft that can be done in tiny sessions.
You can take a dental floss container or a special thread cutter on planes to cut your threads.
I do love to do stitiching but lately in my slower times I have been crocheting and knitting and both are quite mediatative and good for the soul.
I do love to do stitiching but lately in my slower times I have been crocheting and knitting and both are quite mediatative and good for the soul.
I do love to do stitiching but lately in my slower times I have been crocheting and knitting and both are quite mediatative and good for the soul.
I do love to do stitiching but lately in my slower times I have been crocheting and knitting and both are quite mediatative and good for the soul.
Its a little quiltlet, so fabric and batting and more fabric on top!
Its a little quiltlet, so fabric and batting and more fabric on top!
Its a little quiltlet, so fabric and batting and more fabric on top!
Its a little quiltlet, so fabric and batting and more fabric on top!
How cool! You make me want to give it a try!
How cool! You make me want to give it a try!
How cool! You make me want to give it a try!
How cool! You make me want to give it a try!
The rules have loosened up. On domestic flights you are now allowed to bring scissors with blades shorter than four inches. I have flown multiple times with my tiny travel scissors (blade about 1) and never had an issue.
The rules have loosened up. On domestic flights you are now allowed to bring scissors with blades shorter than four inches. I have flown multiple times with my tiny travel scissors (blade about 1) and never had an issue.
The rules have loosened up. On domestic flights you are now allowed to bring scissors with blades shorter than four inches. I have flown multiple times with my tiny travel scissors (blade about 1) and never had an issue.
The rules have loosened up. On domestic flights you are now allowed to bring scissors with blades shorter than four inches. I have flown multiple times with my tiny travel scissors (blade about 1) and never had an issue.
The rules have loosened up. I used to travel with nail clippers to clip my threads, but they now allow tiny travel scissors.
The rules have loosened up. I used to travel with nail clippers to clip my threads, but they now allow tiny travel scissors.
The rules have loosened up. I used to travel with nail clippers to clip my threads, but they now allow tiny travel scissors.
The rules have loosened up. I used to travel with nail clippers to clip my threads, but they now allow tiny travel scissors.
Its just a pretty piece of art to put somewhere. 🙂
Its just a pretty piece of art to put somewhere. 🙂
Its just a pretty piece of art to put somewhere. 🙂
Its just a pretty piece of art to put somewhere. 🙂
Rules have loosened up. I was very happy the day they announced that travel scissors were okay!
Rules have loosened up. I was very happy the day they announced that travel scissors were okay!
Rules have loosened up. I was very happy the day they announced that travel scissors were okay!
Rules have loosened up. I was very happy the day they announced that travel scissors were okay!
Well, I can’t imagine you slowing down…but glad you did. The results are great!
Well, I can’t imagine you slowing down…but glad you did. The results are great!
Well, I can’t imagine you slowing down…but glad you did. The results are great!
Well, I can’t imagine you slowing down…but glad you did. The results are great!
Years ago, no. Within the last 8-12 months, probably. The rules have changed!
Years ago, no. Within the last 8-12 months, probably. The rules have changed!
Years ago, no. Within the last 8-12 months, probably. The rules have changed!
Years ago, no. Within the last 8-12 months, probably. The rules have changed!
Tatting, crochet, quilting, embroidery. Nothing as freeform as this – it is gorgeous. I don’t travel much but these are things I can do while tv is on. I cannot just sit and watch tv. Also if my hands are busy I am less likely to snack.
Tatting, crochet, quilting, embroidery. Nothing as freeform as this – it is gorgeous. I don’t travel much but these are things I can do while tv is on. I cannot just sit and watch tv. Also if my hands are busy I am less likely to snack.
Tatting, crochet, quilting, embroidery. Nothing as freeform as this – it is gorgeous. I don’t travel much but these are things I can do while tv is on. I cannot just sit and watch tv. Also if my hands are busy I am less likely to snack.
Tatting, crochet, quilting, embroidery. Nothing as freeform as this – it is gorgeous. I don’t travel much but these are things I can do while tv is on. I cannot just sit and watch tv. Also if my hands are busy I am less likely to snack.
I enjoy crochet and cross-stitch. I haven’t done the latter in quite a while though! Might have to pull that out this week; I still need to finish the birth sampler I designed for my baby (12 year old) boy! Oops! Luckily, I still love the design and sentiment that I adapted from a very cool card a friend gave me to welcome Jeremy into the world. 🙂
I enjoy crochet and cross-stitch. I haven’t done the latter in quite a while though! Might have to pull that out this week; I still need to finish the birth sampler I designed for my baby (12 year old) boy! Oops! Luckily, I still love the design and sentiment that I adapted from a very cool card a friend gave me to welcome Jeremy into the world. 🙂
I enjoy crochet and cross-stitch. I haven’t done the latter in quite a while though! Might have to pull that out this week; I still need to finish the birth sampler I designed for my baby (12 year old) boy! Oops! Luckily, I still love the design and sentiment that I adapted from a very cool card a friend gave me to welcome Jeremy into the world. 🙂
I enjoy crochet and cross-stitch. I haven’t done the latter in quite a while though! Might have to pull that out this week; I still need to finish the birth sampler I designed for my baby (12 year old) boy! Oops! Luckily, I still love the design and sentiment that I adapted from a very cool card a friend gave me to welcome Jeremy into the world. 🙂
Oh my gosh! I’d forgotten (read, blocked out the bad memory!) of dialup connections! I remember waiting 20 minutes to see a photo of a friend, and really could not see the benefit of this Internet thing. Lol! How times have changed!
Also, dental floss container to snip threads=brilliant!
Oh my gosh! I’d forgotten (read, blocked out the bad memory!) of dialup connections! I remember waiting 20 minutes to see a photo of a friend, and really could not see the benefit of this Internet thing. Lol! How times have changed!
Also, dental floss container to snip threads=brilliant!
Oh my gosh! I’d forgotten (read, blocked out the bad memory!) of dialup connections! I remember waiting 20 minutes to see a photo of a friend, and really could not see the benefit of this Internet thing. Lol! How times have changed!
Also, dental floss container to snip threads=brilliant!
Oh my gosh! I’d forgotten (read, blocked out the bad memory!) of dialup connections! I remember waiting 20 minutes to see a photo of a friend, and really could not see the benefit of this Internet thing. Lol! How times have changed!
Also, dental floss container to snip threads=brilliant!
I’ve been wanting to pause and work on squares of the two quilts I’m VERY slowly hand stitching. I’m definitely making time to do that today, and to keep it up on a regular basis Thanks so much for your post. You (and the article you read) are so right about the need to slow down with activity that is both creative and also gives our minds much needed time to process all the stimuli. The frenzied mental activity which results from constantly feeding our brains by mental muli-tasking has become such a huge part of life that we often don’t recognize the boundary between efficiency and burn-out. Hand stitching is a great remedy.
I’ve been wanting to pause and work on squares of the two quilts I’m VERY slowly hand stitching. I’m definitely making time to do that today, and to keep it up on a regular basis Thanks so much for your post. You (and the article you read) are so right about the need to slow down with activity that is both creative and also gives our minds much needed time to process all the stimuli. The frenzied mental activity which results from constantly feeding our brains by mental muli-tasking has become such a huge part of life that we often don’t recognize the boundary between efficiency and burn-out. Hand stitching is a great remedy.
I’ve been wanting to pause and work on squares of the two quilts I’m VERY slowly hand stitching. I’m definitely making time to do that today, and to keep it up on a regular basis Thanks so much for your post. You (and the article you read) are so right about the need to slow down with activity that is both creative and also gives our minds much needed time to process all the stimuli. The frenzied mental activity which results from constantly feeding our brains by mental muli-tasking has become such a huge part of life that we often don’t recognize the boundary between efficiency and burn-out. Hand stitching is a great remedy.
I’ve been wanting to pause and work on squares of the two quilts I’m VERY slowly hand stitching. I’m definitely making time to do that today, and to keep it up on a regular basis Thanks so much for your post. You (and the article you read) are so right about the need to slow down with activity that is both creative and also gives our minds much needed time to process all the stimuli. The frenzied mental activity which results from constantly feeding our brains by mental muli-tasking has become such a huge part of life that we often don’t recognize the boundary between efficiency and burn-out. Hand stitching is a great remedy.
Great post Julie! You always inspire!
Great post Julie! You always inspire!
Great post Julie! You always inspire!
Great post Julie! You always inspire!
It was great stitching with you Julie. Your piece is beautiful. Slowing down in that way does bring a lot of “peace” as well. Crochet and beading are also calming arts for me. Crochet with plastic hooks has been a great travel activity for me.
It was great stitching with you Julie. Your piece is beautiful. Slowing down in that way does bring a lot of “peace” as well. Crochet and beading are also calming arts for me. Crochet with plastic hooks has been a great travel activity for me.
It was great stitching with you Julie. Your piece is beautiful. Slowing down in that way does bring a lot of “peace” as well. Crochet and beading are also calming arts for me. Crochet with plastic hooks has been a great travel activity for me.
It was great stitching with you Julie. Your piece is beautiful. Slowing down in that way does bring a lot of “peace” as well. Crochet and beading are also calming arts for me. Crochet with plastic hooks has been a great travel activity for me.
Yup, sometimes I like to slow down by listening to an audio book while knitting or working on crochet project. Especially during travel…. now I just wish my fingers wouldn’t moan & groan so much after wards, lo.
Yup, sometimes I like to slow down by listening to an audio book while knitting or working on crochet project. Especially during travel…. now I just wish my fingers wouldn’t moan & groan so much after wards, lo.
Yup, sometimes I like to slow down by listening to an audio book while knitting or working on crochet project. Especially during travel…. now I just wish my fingers wouldn’t moan & groan so much after wards, lo.
Yup, sometimes I like to slow down by listening to an audio book while knitting or working on crochet project. Especially during travel…. now I just wish my fingers wouldn’t moan & groan so much after wards, lo.
I am so glad I signed up for emails for your blogs. You are truly inspiring! Love everything you do. I too like to keep busy in those “wasted times” like waiting at the Doctor’s office, etc. My preference for mind peace is cross stitch, but it doesn’t come close to my passion for scrapbooking and card making. But of course it’s impossible to bring those with you while traveling, etc. I do hope that sometimes you can take a needed break and do nothing at all! Maybe listen to music and meditate, or go to the beach and watch the waves. They are really good for the soul. I admire you for taking the time to do your blog and even reply back to so many of the comments, especially all those about the little scissors!
I am so glad I signed up for emails for your blogs. You are truly inspiring! Love everything you do. I too like to keep busy in those “wasted times” like waiting at the Doctor’s office, etc. My preference for mind peace is cross stitch, but it doesn’t come close to my passion for scrapbooking and card making. But of course it’s impossible to bring those with you while traveling, etc. I do hope that sometimes you can take a needed break and do nothing at all! Maybe listen to music and meditate, or go to the beach and watch the waves. They are really good for the soul. I admire you for taking the time to do your blog and even reply back to so many of the comments, especially all those about the little scissors!
I am so glad I signed up for emails for your blogs. You are truly inspiring! Love everything you do. I too like to keep busy in those “wasted times” like waiting at the Doctor’s office, etc. My preference for mind peace is cross stitch, but it doesn’t come close to my passion for scrapbooking and card making. But of course it’s impossible to bring those with you while traveling, etc. I do hope that sometimes you can take a needed break and do nothing at all! Maybe listen to music and meditate, or go to the beach and watch the waves. They are really good for the soul. I admire you for taking the time to do your blog and even reply back to so many of the comments, especially all those about the little scissors!
I am so glad I signed up for emails for your blogs. You are truly inspiring! Love everything you do. I too like to keep busy in those “wasted times” like waiting at the Doctor’s office, etc. My preference for mind peace is cross stitch, but it doesn’t come close to my passion for scrapbooking and card making. But of course it’s impossible to bring those with you while traveling, etc. I do hope that sometimes you can take a needed break and do nothing at all! Maybe listen to music and meditate, or go to the beach and watch the waves. They are really good for the soul. I admire you for taking the time to do your blog and even reply back to so many of the comments, especially all those about the little scissors!
This is a wonderful reminder, Julie. We are way too rushed these days, and there is a lot of pleasure to be found in jumping out of the rat race for a few minutes. Stitching is my escape of choice for those moments, too, but it really doesn’t matter what you do. And what do you know, in the wake of Irene, people are actually even talking to each other ; }
This is a wonderful reminder, Julie. We are way too rushed these days, and there is a lot of pleasure to be found in jumping out of the rat race for a few minutes. Stitching is my escape of choice for those moments, too, but it really doesn’t matter what you do. And what do you know, in the wake of Irene, people are actually even talking to each other ; }
This is a wonderful reminder, Julie. We are way too rushed these days, and there is a lot of pleasure to be found in jumping out of the rat race for a few minutes. Stitching is my escape of choice for those moments, too, but it really doesn’t matter what you do. And what do you know, in the wake of Irene, people are actually even talking to each other ; }
This is a wonderful reminder, Julie. We are way too rushed these days, and there is a lot of pleasure to be found in jumping out of the rat race for a few minutes. Stitching is my escape of choice for those moments, too, but it really doesn’t matter what you do. And what do you know, in the wake of Irene, people are actually even talking to each other ; }
Julie, I am drawn to the hand stitched pieces but I don’t want to slow down to do that. As a child I did alot of that – what happened?? Thanks for this blog post – a reminder to slow down.
Julie, I am drawn to the hand stitched pieces but I don’t want to slow down to do that. As a child I did alot of that – what happened?? Thanks for this blog post – a reminder to slow down.
Julie, I am drawn to the hand stitched pieces but I don’t want to slow down to do that. As a child I did alot of that – what happened?? Thanks for this blog post – a reminder to slow down.
Julie, I am drawn to the hand stitched pieces but I don’t want to slow down to do that. As a child I did alot of that – what happened?? Thanks for this blog post – a reminder to slow down.
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