Friday, 29 August 2014

Reminders





I made these little fabric tokens for myself several years ago now. They were a source of comfort at a difficult time. The one in the middle is made from a tiny vintage collar and the other two are epaulettes from an old shirt, which of course, being me, I couldn't throw away. Words are very powerful, they can hurt, they can comfort and inspire and remind you of things that are important. Lots of people collect words, they may keep a notebook of phrases or quotes that mean something to them or nowadays most people will have a Pinterest board full of inspiring words. I like to stitch words that are important to me.
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14 comments:

  1. Murgatroyd29 August 2014 at 01:39

    Such beautiful pieces C & what a great idea to stitch words of encouragement to draw on in challenging times. So pleased you've shared them. x

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  2. Dee at The Carlton29 August 2014 at 01:57

    That is truly beautiful & inspiring - what a fabulous idea, thanks for sharing x

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  3. TIC tics29 August 2014 at 02:43

    Très belle idée de messages secrets ! Bravo !

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  4. Tante Mali29 August 2014 at 07:17

    What a fantastic and heart touching idea! Love this work!!!
    Have a wonderful time and a happy happy weekend
    Elisabeth

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  5. bayou29 August 2014 at 07:22

    Never I have seen something so small but beautiful, Christine. Perhaps I should change from card making to little stitched words instead?

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  6. Marci29 August 2014 at 09:11

    Wonderful!

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  7. Jayne29 August 2014 at 11:13

    What a wonderful idea, so glad they were a comfort to you.

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  8. epocktextiles29 August 2014 at 15:02

    so beautiful

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  9. Mo Crow29 August 2014 at 15:50

    you have the most sensitive and gentle touch, Gentlework indeed!

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  10. Anonymous29 August 2014 at 23:26




    I can exhale...

    Right now, when nothing, and I mean

    NOTHING

    excites me in the world of hand made, I flash onto your page from Facebook and all is again made bright and new.

    Thank you.

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  11. gentlework30 August 2014 at 01:08


    Thank you for commenting, it means a lot and I appreciate all of your thoughtful words - I nearly didn't share these,because of their personal nature, I'm glad I did xx

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  12. Karen Larko6 September 2014 at 17:18

    WOW! A friend saw these and was telling me about how wonderful they are. She was so right! Lovely idea and beautiful work!!!

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  13. A Mermaid's Tale8 September 2014 at 15:09

    Oh Oh Oh! These more than anything else I have seen of your work provoke such an emotional response and it is obvious how much they meant to you, so thank you for sharing something so personal. Your work truly inspires me!

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  14. Tammy8 September 2014 at 20:27

    These are amazing and beautiful. I discovered pictures of your work that were shared on Pinterest, and I'm having such a pleasant time strolling through your posts. Gentle work indeed!!

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