Back in 1970, when even buying a banana was a luxury we could ill afford and I was consumed with the ills of poverty and tragedy,I found a way to create. Not from kits or patterns,but scraps of thread I scrounged and an old pillowcase. I don't know where I got the pattern for the cat embroidery. It wasn't a transfer (couldn't afford that), and I can't remember if I made it up or not? I do remember sitting on the settee in what was once my nana's council house, and was now our home, and all the woes of the world were held at snarling bay as I stitched away.
I look at it now and remember each stitch, the pain is gone, and what remains is a beautiful reminder that a life nurtured can blossom.
"Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good"
Romans 12:21
8 comments:
Delightful, delightful.
The way you describe your circumstances at the time makes it sound very depressing. But there is nothing depressing about that cat! It is gorgeous.
It just shows how creativity can make the spirit soar.
Thanks for sharing.
that is gorgeous, embroidery is my new love and your cat is very inspiring.
thank you all :)
I LOOOOOOVE that!! Cheeky indeed, with a side of sass... nothing like a good stitch to take your mind off the worst;o}
Go the 70s, I say (I was born in 1971)! Very hip, kool kat there Jafa lady. Would you believe it, myeord verification for leaving this comment is "hippe"!
Wow this cat is stunning, love it and it's lovely to hear the inspiring story behind it, thanks for sharing
a lovely kitty and wonderful artistic expression despite the world around you (us)
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