Something Beautiful

A few weeks ago, DH and I were up in Ogden, walking down Historic 25th Street, when suddenly up ahead I saw a heavenly glow around a bin outside a shop door; the sign on the bin said "50% off Vintage Linens".  Trumpets sounded and I called to DH, "wait up!  this is just what I've been looking for."  This, my lovelies, was heaven for me!

It was glorious!

I have a project that I've been working out in my sketchbook and in my head.

I'm going to use these pieces of needlework as canvases, so to speak.  I will be adding drawings, stitched drawings, and fibers to create new works.

There were so many beautiful pieces.  Some were store bought, and machine made.

In others, you could clearly see the hand of the maker.

I just couldn't believe my good fortune.  Inside the shop, there were even more bins and cupboards full of linens.  They weren't half price though;)  Still, they all elicited many oohs and aahhs from me.

I think until each piece is ready to be used, the stack needs to be on display somewhere I can see it everyday.  I took a few moments today to go through each piece and iron it smooth.  I love the feel of the fabric, the textures of the embroidery and crochet edging, and the smell of the hot iron.  This is one of my self-soothing activities.  I know some might think me insane, but it's safe, quiet, and oh so calming.

What is one of your self-soothing activities?