Happy Valentine's Day!

 

 

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone.   I cannot tell you how difficult it was to see all the names come in for the give away - and know that I could only choose one. Thank you so much for you'r beautiful comments.


Alex of Under A Topaz Sky is the winner of this Valentine give away.

Meanwhile I wish each and every one of you a very Happy Valentine's Day.

"To love is so startling it leaves little time for anything else." - Emily Dickinson

 

"Love Letters" - Heart

This latest heart was inspired by my earlier thoughts on hand written letters.  The colors seem to reflect the colors of summer - aqua blue and lavender all blended together. As I worked this piece I also thought about the contrast between using a punchneedle to create loop-pile embroidery and using my needle and thread to create traditional embroidery.  Punching in and out is 'physical' - not difficult, not intrusive but there is the in and out motion over and over again.  Once start embroidering the felt for the back of heart I begin a very quiet, almost still movement.  I like it because as the end of the project approaches, I'm working with silent, slow, movement across the cloth.  It seems a perfect way to end each piece.

"How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of being and ideal grace.
I love thee to the level of every day's
Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light..." - 

Elizabeth Barret Browning