Since last October, I’ve been working on a fabric hat for my friend. I decided to stop working on it last week. No matter how many times I
tried to make it work, it didn’t work. I needed to let it go.
I was determined to make a hat, because she loves hats. I thought
I had found a pattern I could bring to fruition. I was wrong.
Now, I’ve chosen to create a gift related to hats- a small,
ivory burlap bag embellished with antique lace (a bit of Irish lace, since
she’s Irish), silk ribbon, and some millinery beads and flowers. I selected a brass
hat pin to accompany it and placed some lavender lotion, soap, and tea inside.
This piece represents yet another creative recalculation. I
missed a turn and had to refer to my internal “Siri” for redirection. It wasn’t
the first time, nor will it be the last. Actually, I’m not sure I know any other
way to travel along a creative path; but I suppose it doesn’t matter, as long
as I arrive at my intended destination.
Postscript: This gift’s palette reminded me of a beautiful wedding invitation I received a few
years ago. I wondered if a similar piece, which mixes ivory burlap, delicate
lace, and silk ribbon, might be suitable for a bride or bridesmaids. A bride’s
bag could be embellished with a family heirloom —a piece of jewelry or such. I
wondered what could be placed inside. Suggestions?
I would cross stitch the Bride and Grooms names and wedding date on the bag, stuff it with fiberfill and attach a ribbon to secure the wedding rings. At the reception, the fiberfill could be removed and it could be used to put cards and monetary gifts in. Afterwards, a really sweet memory of their special day.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful ideas--thank you!- l
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