The crochet buttons were used to create the bun upon bun upon bun look of Jessies' artworks. I mean crochet buttons! 30 of them to be exact. Have I mentioned yet that I have patience the size of a flea? Have I mentioned that I hate working repetitively? Arrrrrghhh! What did I get myself into? Lots and lots of buttons! I don't mean the ones you can purchase in a store. I decided to apply the concept of Jessie's work to 3D - with a crochet hook, yarn, needle thread and buttons. My only problem is that- as a single mum, I cant afford to purchase an original as much as I envy those who do. I love the artistic vision she has to be able to make such perfectly whimsical art pieces. I also confess that I have been a fan of Heart Candy for over a year now, gleefully looking on as the magnificent Jess works her magic with paint, paper, buttons, ribbon and glue. They are cute, easy enough to 'dress' up and work up relatively fast compared to something you need to sew limbs onto. I know I'm going way out on a limb here, but think about it this way: it would explain why, at least in my experience, crocheters, as a group, are among the world's kindest and most generous-spirited people." Therefore, when it is engaged in regularly, it eventually produces many of the same results as daily meditation: reduced stress, an enhanced sense of w ell-being and self-esteem, an easier acceptance of life's vicissitudes, and an attitude of greater compassion for one's fellow beings. ![]() My theory is that, like meditation, crocheting requires a narrowed and disciplined focus that results in a quieting of the mind. ![]() "Crocheting apparently, for many of us, generates a healing sense of peacefulness akin to that produced by meditation. That said, I found a fabulous quote from the amazing Melody McDuffie yesterday: You are much less likely to be able to concentrate on that difficult pattern you have started for the first time (or remember to write down what you are doing if you are designing a new piece). If you prick yourself with a needle instead of quickly drawing in a breath and sucking the injured finger, you may be inclined to swear - loudly. She ended up looking like a deranged old zombie with bad fashion sense instead.ģ. ![]() Poor Nana here was supposed to be all cute and sweet.
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