Whenever something big in my life happens (birth of a child, moving, etc.) I always stress out by starting many new things. And these things are never small, no that will not satisfy me. They must be huge projects. For example when I was getting ready to have Matthew I started Carriage House Samplings Alphabets, Carriage House Samplings "Village of Hawk Run Hollow," and I'm sure there are more. When my SIL was getting ready to have my niece I started Mirabilia's Petal Fairy, Lizzie Kate Flip-It's over one, and Needleprints Ann Trump. Now, do you think any of these projects are even remotely close to being finished?? So what am I starting now?? Well, lets see - Happy Home Sampler (only two motifs finished) and now Beloved....
It really is insane how big this project is, but I love it so far. I know I've just done a teeny tiny part of the border, but I still love it. Like
Gill says "[It's] Amazing how much fun you can have with black Floss!" And the fun has just begun for me! :)
I do the same thing...start lots and finish little. It frustrates me. Love your bedroom. May I ask do recall how long it took you to do Peace Angel? So beautiful!!!! Sherry
ReplyDeleteNice start :) I love what you have already put up in your bedroom. Good luck with the rest of your move.
ReplyDeleteStress manifests itself different ways for different people. Your's is less violent than throwing plates at the wall so you should be patting yourself on the back I say!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful start!
I think your start is just what the doctor ordered!! Maybe I need to start something new but I guess starting the 5th block here is like starting a new project. I too am stitching in black thread right now and there is lots more. I think you are much more interesting by having lots of new starts. I still have Harbour Village as my DH keeps telling me to remember doing too. I have been stressed today too so stitching must be good therapy for us. Enjoy and finish when and if you feel like it!! Debby :)
ReplyDeleteMaybe because the more insane and stressful it all is, the more we need to be soothed, and nothing does that like a great big project. I look at it this way: if we were a different kind of person, we might be disposing of our spouses/significant others every so often, but with us, it's just fibers and fabric and charts. Great start--made me hungry to pick up my needle. I'll be interested to see if you get bored working on the black. I did pretty well on a red project, but it's stalled now.
ReplyDeleteI think most stitchers do the same thing, start projects when stressed. I know that I do. Love your new stash--you encouraged me to visit Froggy Stitcher and of course, I had to place an order, also. Will share when it arrives.
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Debs
What a great start - I love the black thread and your picture with the floss and black scissors is really artistic
ReplyDeleteI hope you stick with this one I want to see more, and more, and more lol.
ReplyDeleteça va être superbe !!
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Nicole! I've enjoyed reading thru your posts & looking at all your stitching : ) WOOT! You have some awesome projects finished == and in the works!!
ReplyDeleteI wish I started stitching projects when I'm stressed out - I just eat, and put on weight :(
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling less stressed out soon!