Things have been relatively silent over here because RealJob is kicking me while I’m down. After several weeks of daily duties, though, I finally took this past Saturday off and got a chance to breathe. It was also nice to have that extra hour thrown in yesterday. Also? Now that it gets brighter in the morning I might be able to get more photos to share with you.
Dork that I am, I’m really excited about some of the things I’ve done and I have lots of advice to request, so I plan to share with you daily this week to catch up on stuff. What’s funny is that high stress at work results in lots of new things started in the creative realm. It makes no sense. I just end up even more overwhelmed, but it seems to be a hunt for just the right project to get absorbed in. And I think I found it. I’ll show you that one later.
Best place to start on Monday is with a positive affirmation. Right?
And, of course, here’s the disclaimer: If you have issues with the use of the English language, you might not want to scroll any further. Go have a cookie and come back for a blanket or a colorful quilt tomorrow. And if you’re at work, then come back when you get home tonight.
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There’s a bit of a cottage industry developing over here.
I can’t stop making stuff with this phrase on it.
Because, damn it, it’s true!
I’ve been sending these latest redwork stitches off to live with folks who inspire me and this one is no different. I’ll pop it in the mail later today and hope the recipient appreciates it.
For good measure, let’s say it again!
Maybe tomorrow I’ll show a tame blanket? Or maybe another potty-mouthed something-or-other? Tune in…!
It never gets old!
I love the font! And the message!
No taming needed
Love it!
i love the juxtaposition of the fancy font and the potty language.
IT NEVER GETS OLD!! We all need to hear that sometimes! So I’ll take my chance to say it to you! YOU ARE SO FUCKING AWESOME!!
Did you tea-dye your aida?
Nope, i bought it like this from 123Stitch.com.
Love it!!! That phrase is just – well awesome!
I love it! I should say it more often, when looking in the mirror. Would be nice to have it hanging on the walls too, maybe in every room?
Indeed you are!
Really, it never gets old! It looks great on the aida!
There is just such irony in seeing these expressions made up in beautiful needlework. Truly beautiful!
I admire you, I don’t have the balls to stitch the f word!
someday make one for me ok? i will totally make you something with “fuck” on it. because you really are fucking awesome!
love this!!! would love to have one for my older son! He has his first apartment and is struggling a bit…
I love this phrase and I love even more that I got to see it beautifully made in several photos on a dreary Monday morning. Thanks!!!
I love everything about this!!!
I love it! YES!
all i can say is, i hope you made one for yourself too. :-)
Every time I see one of these, I love you a little bit more. Not in a creepy way, though.
There couldn’t be too much of this–could there?
I love it. It doesn’t get old for me. Don’t let Realjob get you down, friend!
Love. And I’ll take the cookie too.
awwww… that’s nice. You are too.
Like others, I think the greatest thing about this is the font you used…such a contrast between the words and the presentation style! Glad you were able to get a small break from RealJob to breathe. I’m taking one of those days today…needed for sanity.
This makes me smile. I want one to hang by my bathroom mirror so I can see it every day while I’m getting ready – and every night before I go to bed.
Affirmation-wise, I wish yoga classes would end with this instead of “namaste.” So much more affirming!
And yeah, the font is the master stroke. Comic sans would have killed this thing.
YASFA. New acronym!
xox
YASFA,
Kay
love, love, fucking love this!
While I normally don’t use that particular word in our language, I do appreciate (GREATLY) that this is the most POSITIVE use of it! So it’s truly awesome in my mind…
And while I normally don’t use it? When I do? It really makes folks sit up and take notice! :)
(((hugs)))
Teehee, I love this, too funny!
I am the same with work, things get tough and i pile on the projects, it’s magical sewing therapy.
love it!!!!
makes me smile! like crazy! You rock, woman!
The world would be a better place if everyone told just one person every day “you are so fucking awesome” and meant it.
lovelovelove. cause really, it is just so true!
Still fantastic. And your stitching is, as always, super gorgeous.
Gale Zucker recommended I pop over and visit because she said we may be kindred spirits and I think YES, she was right :) I have to chuckle at the use of a negative word for a positive message, and so beautifully executed.
cheers from jafabrit
i love you!!!
I so relate – high stress periods in grad school are when I am most creative. I still have a sketchbook filled with enough (mostly yet-to-be-realized) design ideas I came up with during quals reading that I could probably put together a book of patterns from them. And of course I have a million ideas right now when I’m trying to get dissertation stuff off the ground and prepare for baby, too! Always when I don’t have the time, that’s when I have the ideas and motivation. Silly brains.
You are indeed so fucking awesome, friend!
Oh, I love this so.
Can’t quite figure out why such a word needs to be used in such a beautiful piece of art. Living next to a university campus I am assaulted by this word every time I am on campus. I even use the word myself, but mostly in private. I know the world is a different place but….