I love this metaphor. I often feel that my life is more like the back of an embroidery project (a metaphor I’ve heard from other people - not original with my own thoughts). It looks pretty snaggly and messy the whole way through, but I know if I could see the other side, I would see God’s beautiful work.
On a practical note, have you ever heard of foundation single crochet or foundation double crochet? I crochet a lot and have always dreaded the first row after the chain. But if you’re not doing anything like a shell for the first row, you can build your chain and your first row at the same time using foundation single, foundation double, or foundation half double. Try googling it for your next project. It makes the first row experience a little more enjoyable!
Oo, yes I love that embroidery metaphor as well. It's so true.
And no?! I need to look into this 😆 I'm currently only "can make an average-looking blanket/scarf/small stuffed animal" kind of crocheter. I have much to learn :) thanks for the tip!
I love this metaphor. I often feel that my life is more like the back of an embroidery project (a metaphor I’ve heard from other people - not original with my own thoughts). It looks pretty snaggly and messy the whole way through, but I know if I could see the other side, I would see God’s beautiful work.
On a practical note, have you ever heard of foundation single crochet or foundation double crochet? I crochet a lot and have always dreaded the first row after the chain. But if you’re not doing anything like a shell for the first row, you can build your chain and your first row at the same time using foundation single, foundation double, or foundation half double. Try googling it for your next project. It makes the first row experience a little more enjoyable!
Oo, yes I love that embroidery metaphor as well. It's so true.
And no?! I need to look into this 😆 I'm currently only "can make an average-looking blanket/scarf/small stuffed animal" kind of crocheter. I have much to learn :) thanks for the tip!