stitching emotions

Another student on the Sumptuous Surfaces course asked which stitches would be able to convey acceptance and peacefulness.

I find this a very interesting question... how to convey emotions with stitches, especially if we can't use colour.

Thread type, size and placement of stitch will all have a baring, so many stitches may be able to convey multiple emotions. I feel the need for another list....

Also, looking through my Take a Stitch Tuesday sample book I wished I had noted my circumstances and feelings at the time of stitching. For example, lack of sleep!