I haven't taken part since 2015. You might have known me as Catlovesbear. I stopped posting because my friend Fairythoughts passed away and I completely lost my crafting mojo. Nearly all of 2016 was a miserable crafting void. Until I got myself a motivational board:
I bought the Sydney after I finished the San Francisco I bought at the same event a year prior. I hope to go again this October but can't decide whether to buy the blue and yellow New York, Rome, Seattle or Vancouver!
This has been lovely. Thank you very much for taking the time to stop by and see what I've been doing. I hope you might also have time to take a look at another WOYWW blogger today:)
See you next week.
welcome back, we miss Janet too. Glad you are creating again though. Helen #1
ReplyDeleteHi Lucy. Welcome back. Grieving is hard, but necessary - well done on taking the time you needed. Those tapestries are something else! Enjoy being creative.
ReplyDeleteTake care. God bless.
Margaret #2
Welcome back! Love those designs, checked the link - super selection.
ReplyDeleteI haven't stitched for years but during my destashing I came across a bag of WIPs .... you might just encourage me to finish them.
Have a good week
Christine #24
Welcome back! I too have just rejoined after a much longer absence. I am sorry to hear about your friend and completely understand about losing your inspiration and willingness to craft.It sort of knocks the stuffing out of you but that's okay. You are back and making something beautiful! I am curious about the knicker kit and felicity the lobster ...the mind boggles! Happy WOYWW! Anne#10
ReplyDeleteHaha, I've already started Felicity the Lobster, so I will feature her next week for you! Thanks for stopping by x
DeleteWelcome back, Janet is well remembered here, I had the privilege of beading with her at the first crop....it is good that you are feeling able to pick up things you put aside whilst deeply grieving, your board is a fab idea to keep you moving forward, be kind to yourself, allowing yourself to get lost in the pleasure of creativity again...Dxxx #31 Hope the knickers are great big safety pant style
ReplyDeletewelcome back, I understand why you cant decide, they are all colorful and funky, good luck, Vicky
ReplyDeleteIt's good to see you back. Janet was much loved by many of us. I'm sure she will be thrilled to see your return to the fold too. Keep up the good work.
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Annie x #16
It's lovely to hear you've found your mojo once again and rediscovered your talents. Those tapestries are brilliant! Best of luck choosing your next one - Rome sounds interesting. Happy crafting, Max #27
ReplyDeleteOh Lucy, it's SO fantastic to see you back again - I know Janet would be pleased too. Her passing knocked the stuffing out of many of us I think. Thank you for coming back to WOYWW, I enjoy seeing what you make, it's always something a little bit different and that Sydney tapestry is along those lines. I love it! Hope you have fun too.
ReplyDeleteTake care lovely gal,
Hugs, LLJ 18 xxxx
I think the crafting void of 2016 must have been catching as I was the same, but trying to get motivated this year too, love your board, I guess that is helping you lots considering the gorgeous tapestries. I've not done one in years. Last one is up on my bedroom wall and is of the Californian Dessert, some 25 years ago since my visit and purchase of the kit. Thanks for visiting will look into the teas you suggest. I remember Fairythoughts fondly too, it is so difficult when someone leaves us, gentle hugs. BJ#9
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tapestries - and a lot of work! That will keep you going for awhile! I love the San Fransisco one, as I grew up near SF! Glad you are back! Thanks for sharing, Lindart #45
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! And thanks for the visit! Your tapestry is beautiful. Grieving is difficult and can really knock the stuffing out of one. I think I remember Fairythoughts on the WOYWW hop though I didn't know her personally. Again, welcome back!
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Hi.. welcome home! I've only just joined the deskers in January.
ReplyDeleteI recently came back from a holiday in San Francisco which was fantastic.. so love your tapestry work.
I hope 2017 is a much better year for you x
Have a great week
Erika #46
So pleased to see you busy again. Love the tapestry, gorgeous. Thanks for the visit to mine, have a great woyww and happy crafting, Angela x 20
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Lucy. I think Janet's passing was a blow to a great many of us. It's good that you have found a way to reignite your mojo - the motivational board looks a very good idea. Your tapestry is absolutely stunning. Many thanks for your comment earlier. Have a good week. Elizabeth x #21
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear your creative juices are flowing again after your loss! Lovely tapestries!
ReplyDeleteWOYWW#41 (Thanks for stopping by today!)
Seems your creative juices are back in full swing. Love the tapestry, so many pretty colors.
ReplyDeleteSo grateful you returned and visited me!
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So glad you're back. I know your friend would want you to craft. Happy WOYWW. April #32
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear what happened when Fairythoughts passed, I was a bit the same when Eliza went (in Oz) but not for long as I was more inspired by the work of hers I had, that was lucky for me that I took it that way.
ReplyDeleteWell, you have certainly come back with a bang and obviously are planning on more - decisions decisions! Enjoy as what you choose..
Hugs & Thanks for visiting me earlier (whilst I was in the air LOL) xxx 47
Lovely to see you back in woyww. Taking time out is such a natural response to grief. Love the tapestry and so pleased to see you chose Sydney. ...my fave city. I might be biased :O
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Welcome I am a newby so don't know you but nice to meet. I loved tapestry but decided I had to much so called a halt. Sorry about your friend I know what you mean it knocks the stuffing out of you. Anyway you have to live in remembrance now. Hope to see you again next week.
ReplyDeleteHi Lucy! So sorry that you lost your friend, I know how that can just stop life! your needle work is fabulous, I enjoying many forms of embroidery too! Your inspiration board is terrific! Thank you for stopping by earlier! Have a great week! Ginny M #28
ReplyDeleteHey Lucy, how great to see you. JAnet would be happy to see your mojo returning, and my goodness, your motivation board is almost scary busy! Love the streets ape tapestries, what fab ideas you stitchers have!
ReplyDeleteHI Lucy. Welcome back. Sorry to hear of your friend's passing. But as Julia pointed out, she would love to see you crafting again. Those tapestries are gorgeous. Thanks for visiting me this week. Creative Blessings! Kelly #35
ReplyDeleteHi Lucy, I totally agree with Julia, Janet would be chuffed to see you get back to crafting, and the world of crafters in general. She was indeed the most wonderful lady,and I know many of us WOYWWers have fond memories of her.I'm totally smiling at one topic on your vision board- 'Knicker Kit'. lol. Have the rest of a lovely week, and thank you for so many good wishes. Hugs, Shaz Xxx #4
ReplyDeleteHi Lucy, sorry for the late visit - welcome back, so glad to hear you rediscovered your mojo. It's always so sad to lose a friend and it can knock you sideways for a long time. However, it's also true that arting and crafting can really help you to heal.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE those tapestries, they're stunning, different from any tpaestries I've seen before. Enjoy and have a great weekend :o) Annie C #19
Welcome back, it was so sad when we last met up with Janet and it must have been hard but well done for getting back on the crafting wagon and LOVE the tapestry (I have one I have been trying to complete for over a year-to be honest I haven't gotten far so I am very impressed with yours).
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my desk already
Kyla
Hi Lucy, thanks for sharing your desks!!
ReplyDelete..... I'm not WOYWWing this week.
Way behind on everything... tad frustrating.
I love your tapestries,...do you frame them afterwards or are you making them inito cushions??
You kindly added a comment on my blog candy post. I looked all way through, though, and couldn't find your name on the list of wonderful encouraging people who'd joined my blog.
I thought you might not have realised.
If you don't want to join my blog that's fine, I'll just have to remove your name from the thanks you candy list that's all.
I didn't want to do that in case you'd not realised what the purpose of the candy is for a thank you.
You're welcome to still join in by joining my blog, I'll reciprocate, and welcome you in a link over as well as adding you to the candy. 😊
Thank again.
Happy WOYWW!! Shaz in Oz.x
BTW dopey Dora, I meant to say, yes I miss Fairyhtoughts Janet and dear Eliza from Oz too...
Deleteit's sad to lose special friends it was the year anniversary of a best friend of mine last week, I made the Penny Black wonderful day card for her family to let them know I was thinking and praying for them. May you be blessed also dear Lucy.
Sounds like lots of baking going on at your place! Those cupcake cards are great!
ReplyDeleteWOYWW#50 Melissa