Since I am having a really difficult time following the chart on the large sampler, I thought a small holiday project may be possible, easier to follow than a motif, and can be easily enlarged for visibility. I just can't see.
So looking through the Christmas binder yielded a few options. I so love this mouse and have held on to him for many years, completely unreadable (for me) small symbols and I don't think they would be clear enough when greatly enlarged. The tiny PS nutcracker, maybe. I took photos of the boys and after reducing them equivalent to 35 count, prefer the look of their current size so no plans to restitch now. But Connie Francis's Where the Boys Are has been playing in my head!
The easiest for me to stitch would probably be one of the Santas in the two larger charts, but certainly on a lighter linen. I've only stitched three from these charts. Well, that's all I can find. Really thought I stitched more!
I cut Carole's hair this afternoon and had difficulty holding the hair shears. Off the Eliquis for a week because of Friday's surgery so I am taking advantage of that and chomping on Advil. It isn't helping my hand, hip, or back which is disheartening. Always found relief before. So I'm not even sure I will be able to hold the needle, haven't practiced enough with the left hand. A small project with larger blocks of color should be an ideal way to start.
Mid week already. I'm still shopping and ordering online for Carole and myself, still picking up in-store orders. I went overboard this year, but no one knows who will be here next year. A friend recently diagnosed will not make it to Christmas, and four months ago was vibrant and active, totally unaware of what the next day would bring.
Celebrate. Live for today. Splurge. Make someone happy.
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9 comments:
I wonder if you might be better with tapestry Marly? Coni is your go to person for that sort of thing. I always said I would do cross stitch until I could no longer see well enough, then switch to tapestry.
My Dad always said "you never know what the next five minutes will bring". Also, he said, "there has to be a Heaven, because it's Hell here on earth". Sure do miss my Dad.
Wish I could splurge ! ! ! !
Prayers for your trip on Friday and the surgery.
Hugs,
Charlotte in Va.
Marly , check with your doctor about the Advil, it can affect clotting, don't think it is as strong as aspirin. I would stop today.
You are so right, Marly--you just never know what tomorrow will bring. Your lovely gifts will really make someone's day this Christmas. Love any of your choices for stitching--hope your hands cooperate :)
So sorry to hear of your struggles. I am sure it is very disheartening and frustrating. You are absolutely right, we should appreciate each day and appreciate those we love, so yes, splurge, if not monetarily, with lots of love!
Prayers for your friend. We must be thankful for each and every day we have our health.
Enclosing you in prayer for an easeful procedure and rapid recovery. So sorry about
your friend, Marly. We just never know, so must approach each other and each day with a tenderness of spirit and trust. Hope you find a project that will work for you.
Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for your surgery. We do never know and have to take it one day at a time and find joy in the little things. I hope you can find a project that will work out for you.
Excellent advice. I just keep buying cross stitch charts so that I have to live forever to stitch them. Sounds reasonable to me.....
I hope your hands cooperate. You must really love stitching to consider stitching with your left hand. You go, girl!
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