Since I finished “Phoenix, Rise from the Ashes, USA,” earlier than expected, I am going to start another fire themed tapestry.

This one also starts with a memory.

I was about ten years old I think, and my family and I went to church, and my best friend went with us. Now I was an imaginative kid, and easily bored. My friend was more grounded in reality, and a bit gullible. When I got bored at church, I whispered to my friend, “Do you see the devil dancing on top of the candle?” My friend whispered back “For real?” And I guess I was not committed yet to being good, “For real. And look, now his tail almost caught on fire!”

I used acrylic markers to sketch this idea, but I do not plan to work with a cartoon this time. I bought a candle which I plan to light and observe, and weave. I want the devil to look like smoke and sparks, since he is an imaginary devil. I plan to hint at some stained glass window to make the background less boring.

My mom saw this sketch and asked “why are you burning that kitten?” My reply, “Well, I see cats a lot, and the devil not so much. Also I don’t want him to look scary more fun.”

No idea yet how big this will be. My hubby suggested that maybe I can weave the devil a bit to the side instead of directly on top, and I like the idea. I guess the imaginary church will have a breeze so the smoke will be to the side.