I wanted to create a spiral using only running stitch and simple leaves.
The goal was to build a flowing shape that even beginners could stitch.
After finishing it,I realized the rhythm of the stitches is not yet stable.The spiral structure also needs refinement.
This is the first study.
In the next time, I plan to adjust the spacing, size, and number of the leaves and refine the overall flow.
Making something that looks simpleis harder than it seems.
blue pot hand embroidery hoop art
Today, I spent the entire day working on this blue pot hand embroidery piece.
Before stitching, I kept adjusting the pattern. Fixing the lines again and again, trying to make them cleaner.
In my head, the finished embroidery looked beautiful. But once I started stitching, it turned uneven. The shape wasn’t as smooth as I imagined, and the surface looked messy.
I felt frustrated.
I realized the satin stitch might not be right on larger areas. It turns uneven too easily, and I don’t like how it looks here. I think I need a different stitch — something more interesting, something I can control better.
This is still a work in progress.That’s it for today.
To be honest,I hesitated to post this photo because my work felt unfinished, even clumsy to me.
I kept telling myself to wait—wait until it’s better, wait until I improve a little more.
But while waiting, I realized I had spent two years finishing almost nothing.
I was stuck somewhere between fear and perfectionism, starting things but rarely bringing them to an end.
So I’ve decided to change that.
Instead of trying to be good, I want to be someone who finishes.
This post is part of that practice—learning to leave a trace without hiding.