Friday, 26 September 2014

Courage, dear heart.





I found this little box at the antique fair and knew exactly what I needed to do with it. It's just the right size for a pocket, a tangible reminder to keep going when times are tough, like some kindly words from a good friend that you can carry around with you. The quote is by C.S. Lewis.
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14 comments:

  1. Beth Leintz26 September 2014 at 07:49

    Beautiful stitching, sweet sentiment.

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  2. carrie@northwoods scrapbook26 September 2014 at 08:49

    So beautiful. I love to see what your creativity will come up with next!

    Thanks for sharing. Happy weekend!

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  3. Jayne26 September 2014 at 10:24

    Another little gem Christine, I love the idea of putting this in your pocket to gaze at when you need to. You always come up with such wonderful ideas. Beautiful stitching as always x

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  4. epocktextiles26 September 2014 at 14:49

    so beautiful and ... well ... gentle

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  5. Things Hand Made27 September 2014 at 02:39

    I love the idea of a box in which you can keep your courage, a talisman to help you

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  6. Karen27 September 2014 at 05:45

    What a perfect piece for that wee box. So beautifully done!

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  7. Andy Lloyd Williams27 September 2014 at 12:28

    A really beautiful box again. Such a lovely idea. I wonder, do you stitch the embroidered piece in (with difficulty!) Or do you use a tiny bit of glue?

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  8. susan hemann28 September 2014 at 01:20

    big words, in such a small container- a poem is coming, lovely work as always!!

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  9. gentlework29 September 2014 at 07:32

    Thanks all for your comments - it's always lovely to hear from you.

    (The embroidered fabric is glued into the box Andy Lloyd Williams...)

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  10. Andy Lloyd Williams29 September 2014 at 09:06

    Many thanks. Andy

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  11. Our photos29 September 2014 at 17:46

    Beautiful is the little box!
    Greetings...

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  12. Michelle1 October 2014 at 08:04

    I absolutely love all your creations and this one is just perfect for my heart to hear right now. Thank you for your inspiration!

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  13. Linda S.16 November 2014 at 19:49

    I love this quote so much. I've read the book it's in and it has always spoke to me. You do beautiful and meaningful work. Thank you.

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  14. Betsy15 March 2015 at 00:12

    Do you mind if I make one similar as a gift as encouragement for a dear friend? It is a perfect gift for her...

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