Yes, it's time. Already. Been pretty chilly here. And I don't have a pair that fit. How many times have I said I refuse to go up a size in big girl panties? And I don't, I get the same size as before. The trick is to get the stretch full brief which will end up as a bikini style at the edge of its limit. It's giving me all it's got! Yes they scream as I pull them up but I am helping them reach their full potential. Unfortunately, I can't figure out how to do that with jeans. Jeggings stretch, but arthritic hands can't grip strong enough to pull that hard and cooking tongs allow the fabric to slide right out. I guess it is time to go higher once again, or buckle down and stop the sweets. The other day while patching nail holes in the family room before painting (this room hasn't been done in two decades) I was craving a smoke. It's been 25 years since hypnosis finally worked for me and I don't know what brought this on, I wouldn't, but I SO wanted a smoke. I was 50# lighter back then. When I bring home a 50# bag of shelled corn for the deer, struggling and unable to move very far, I realize that is the load my body is dealing with in every move. So as I finish the last chocolate muffin, I vow to not bake any more. Or buy Little Debbie Coffee Cakes or Birthday Cakes. I thought since they are individually wrapped it would deter multiple servings. Not so.
Starting on the bottom area of Hannah Jenkinson and I used every color called for!! This will be a finish very soon.
I purchased the pdf from Whilst Iris Naps for Bethia Fenshaw 1861. A tiny adorable sampler that she brilliantly mounted on a spool. The 40 count fits perfectly, the back lacing through eyelet stitches is so creative. The spool is not like my bobbin style, shafts are too thin. I think I located a limited source of this vintage item and ordered one. I sure hope it's the right size. You can see how she mounted this by clicking the "additional information" tab in the listing or on her instagram page.
Have a great weekend everyone.
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6 comments:
Hahaha, the struggle is REAL. Loving your cross stitch, can`t believe how fast you`re stitching!
I am the same way with smoking. Usually I detest the smell, but every once in a while...aaahhhh. I am like an alcoholic who can never have another drink. I had quit for 12-13 years and was only going to have 1 or 2 smokes...that turned in to another 10 years or so of smoking.
Your sampler is looking good and that one mounted on the spool is just too sweet! You are making me want to stitch, though I have plenty here to choose from.
Marly, your sampler is looking incredible. Thank you for sharing the link to the sampler on the spool.
Marly, Hannah is so pretty! Way to power through all the eyelets!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Cherie in WI
Your sampler is looking good and so quick with your bad eyesight!
When stitching I don't longing for sweets, but doing something else it's hard not to grab a handfull of sweets. 🙈
Love the little Iris sampler--so sweet and very pretty around the spool.
Have a peacefull weekend!
Greetings, Truus from Holland
You truly are an enabler, ya know??? I adore that little sampler on the spool!!! So creative....and different.....and now I want to stitch it when I have dozens (at least) of projects and patterns already that I haven't touched....and The Beast...well, The Beast is still a beast....and one I haven't touched in a few weeks. Sorry I can't help you with the sweets thing.... I am like my dad that way: I could eat healthy food until it came out of my ears and I burst, but I crave a sweet, I will continue to crave it until that craving is satisfied. Hmmmm....and now I see my bag of chocolate covered Hostess Donettes is almost gone...again.... Hope you're having a good Sunday ~Robin~
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