Bounce

I knew that this horse I drew would be challenging to needle turn applique because of its irregular and small shape, but I decided to try it anyway. Sometimes I am not as successful as I wish - however - I think the horse leaping over the rainbow expresses the importance of taking the leap and not being deterred by the unknown . My piece 'Weaving the World' did not get into the Sooke Fine Arts juried show.

And, I will focus on new views to growth.

I've added the word 'bounce' because it came to me in a dream last night and made me think of the importance of being resilient - of bouncing back and continuing to seek new growth. So I continue to stitch...

Firsts

After sewing silk ribbon over the outer raw edges of this cloth and adding a silk dupioni backing, I think it still needs something - more of a pronounced focal point - so I'm trying needle-turn applique for the first time with this orange blossom. A 'first' is in keeping with the theme of new flowers emerging.