Since we lost the baby, I've had no desire to do anything creative. In fact, I resented those knitting needles and the skeins of sweet baby wool. I shoved it all away in a closet and busied myself with other things. Then I noticed how frazzled I felt and how easily I became overwhelmed. Crafting centers me. I need to create and be creative.
So I've pulled out my fabric. I dusted off the sewing machine and I sewed. I pulled out my knitting needles and some generic and safe white wool to make some bloomers for Amelia. I am still hiding from anything baby related...that will come in time.
I am happy that I am back at it. I needed to complete a project. That feeling when you finally finish something you've been working so hard on is healing. So I chose a big project that I've been putting off for months and I finished it.
It was simple and repetitive, just enough to keep my mind busy. And when I finished it, I was able to cuddle up with my new quilt, a bowl of fresh strawberries and a good book. It was exactly what I needed.
(I had a better picture but I accidentally deleted it...and it has rained since. The colours look so off here. Sad.)
Finally joining up with Nicole for Crafting On again!
