Friday, May 20, 2011

A Glimpse at My Heart

I love crafting of all kinds, but seldom get the time to craft. When things get particularly stressful I have a strong desire to create something. It's like I need to make order out of something. (Unfortunately, I don't feel the same way about house cleaning.)


This Illusion Heart Wash Cloth seemed like it would be a lovely thing to make.  It requires two contrasting colours of yarn and knitting and purling while following a pattern.  When you look straight down at the wash cloth it is striped. When you look at more of an angle you can see the heart. It was there all along -- disguised by the stripes.


As I was knitting (and watching the heart start to appear), I realized something.  There are times when I 'wear my heart on my sleeve', but most of the time my cheerful facade hides my heart -- protecting it from the prying eyes of onlookers and casual acquaintances who feign friendship.

Of course I can't be the only one with self-preservation techniques like smiling...

And so I was reminded to take the time to 'look more closely' at others.  If I do, maybe I can get a glimpse at their hearts...

~❀~ Chelsey ~❀~

13 comments:

  1. Hey chelsey! I'm still on a blog break, but decided to stop by :). Love the heart wash cloth! Love your heart too. Hope you have a great day today. :)

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  2. Thanks Julie -- you're so sweet...

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  3. What a cute washcloth- & a wonderful reminder to take times to see what is really in the hearts of others!
    Jessica

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  4. it's so true, and you are so talented! Wow!

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  5. so cool! the heart turned out great and i loved your "wearing it on my sleeves" analogy:)
    YOURS, MINE AND OURS

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  6. This is cool! I'm a heart-hider, too. And I liked your comment about house cleaning. DITTO!

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  7. Thanks Meredith and Jodi!

    Nice to meet you Meredith...

    Jodi, I didn't know you were a fellow heart-hider...

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  8. Love that you craft when you're stressed..i eat :(
    The heart is awesome, you are one talented girl!

    Smiles,
    Jody

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  9. Jody, I admit I turn to chocolate far too often, but I'd *like* to craft when I'm stressed...

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  10. What a beautiful post. And I know first hand that you have a beautiful heart, my friend! <3

    -Kim U.

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  11. When Im stressed I like to read or clean! Great post thanks!

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