thank you so much for all your lovely comments and advice about my losing my faith.
It really was so sweet of you guys.
But it seems I can't help myself.
I know probably i should have made something else new as one wonderful person suggested, but the thing is i couldn't think of anything i wanted to make other that what i was struggling to make. I wasn't inspired by anything else, and when I thought of anything else my heart wasn't in it. And in my experience things don't turn out so good when my heart isn't in it.
the thing is things have been a bit rough over here at late, life has thrown up some challenges and difficulties ( not related in anyway to losing faith in myself) and it's at these times I need my making more than ever and my heart needs to be in that making. Because it is a form of therapy in it's own way. if that makes any sense
so slowly over the week i've been working on this little guy, while doing some crochet here and there, a new old one , a variation on a pattern I've been working with for a while that i feel Im getting somewhere with ( but still needed some tweaking)
And my heart feels happy that I'm persisting, and i might just be feeling happier with him too.
who knows,too early to tell, but it feels good to be getting back to it.
11 comments:
Oh Jess, that sweet little face has just melted my heart. I think every crafter does go through those periods, and while I'm sure it doesn't feel nice for you, to me it gives me a small comfort to think someone as talented and creative as you goes through them too. Does that make sense??! Not that I'm sitting here going "mwhahahaha, Jess feels like crap"!! oh, I really hope you know what I mean!
Love your work Jess, and you too!
xx
So happy that you are getting back on track sweet lady!! Big hugs to you.XXJ
I'm the same Jess - if I can't craft I lose myself somehow. Is that Colin? He looks so different! He does look adorable though. You're on the right track I think :) Kx
p.s. Hope you're feeling better soon.
Very cute bear! I have made a few handmade teddies too. Will embark on a new one for my next bub due in a few months. Where do you get your supplies? Suz
I love his face Jess....
So glad you're pushing through it if that's what you want & what works for you; he's looking tops, to me. xx
Glad to hear you're feeling a bit better. Hopefully soon you'll feel a lot better.
You've been having a tough time? Poor thing, maybe you'r over the rough of it now. But you're not alone, I just finished reading on someone elses blog that they had lost their mojo too... maybe it's the time of year?!
It's good to "get back on the saddle" even when you're not sure. You are one of the most talented makers I've ever met. I'm not just saying that. The way you make bears and softies is an amazing gift. I hope the rough bits of life are disappearing into the sunset. Nic x
This little guy is so cute! His face is adorable! :-)
Jess!!
Your bears and toys are amazing...seriously. The last few days I kept meaning to have a look at your blog to see what you have been making...I would love to adopt one of your cute little bears...maybe we should do a swap?
I know whats its like to feel a bit hmmmfff about things...I really don't know what to write about on my blog at the moment..I'm so busy at work, and tired and bored...but hey ho!!
Anyway...you are very talented...and your bears are beautiful...hope you feel better about things soon xx
Love Sam xx
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