So, things are still pretty crazy here. Or maybe I'm a bit crazy. Yeah. Maybe that's it.
See... I'm doing a needlepoint tapestry. Right now, it's just a practice one to make sure I have the stitches down.
Here's the thing, though: Repetitive motion.
I literally lose hours while working on the tapestry.
Yesterday, I was puzzled by the ache in my right shoulder, until I realized that I'd spent about fourteen hours doing the same thing again and again, hundreds of times.
Doesn't sound all that fun, but it is. Really.
I think the big thing is that doing needlepoint like this is a lot like painting by numbers. Just a lot less messy. And it's wonderful to start seeing the picture taking shape.
Which is another thing. I keep saying that I'd stop when I did one thing, but once it was done, I'd go on to the next thing and the next. And the big thing is that I'm working on a fine grid, so I'm having to make many more stitches to fill the same area as the previous tapestry I did.
But yeah, that's pretty much what I'm doing when I'm not (still) unpacking boxes from my move.
What are you doing these days?
3 comments:
I would think this would be very meditative work. I love losing myself in something that is repetitive and creative. Lovely.
As someone who has a cyst from too much typing, I feel ya! The dr. told me not to do anything extra "like knitting." Then he mentioned he knew I'd probably be baking because it's Christmas. I suspect he's a little sexist...
I miss doing needlepoint. I haven't had much time for creative work lately. I'm staying busy with home and auto repairs, and trying to prepare for the holiday season. I hope to get back to some hobby time soon. I hope you are able to enjoy the same.
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