This is my second week of low sewing mojo. Consequently, my to do list from last week is looking pretty anemic.
To Do List for 05/20/2025
1. 2025 SAHRR: Finish binding ✔
2. Glowing Hearts: Finish piecing blocks, start assembly ✔
3. 2025 Guild BOM: Cut fabrics for July blocks - progress
4. Old Town: Work on blocks at late night sew - no progress
Now that I've typed out the list, it's not so bad. Two check marks and progress on the #3 of 4 items really isn't a bad week. Even so, I'm going to try a different tack this week.
To Do List for 05/27/2025
1. Hand stitching: work on counted cross stitch and/or embroidery projects.
During my recent sewing room reorg, I found an old unfinished counted cross stitch project. The Dale Burnett project book that goes with this was copyrighted in 1982. I did a lot of counted cross stitch during my high school and college years. That would put the start date for this project sometime between 1982 and 1985. It's been a long while since this project has gotten any attention. So in an effort to salvage some stitching mojo, I'm going to try my hand at counted cross stitch again.
I have no idea what the stitch count is for the background throw, but it's pretty small stitches. My eyes just aren't as good as they used to be. I may work on this for a bit and then switch over to my butterfly embroidery project. We'll see if I make any progress on either project this week.
I'm going to keep it simple this week and see what happens. If I make it into the sewing room great, if I end up with 7 days of hand stitching, that works too. Linking up with To Do Tuesday over at the Quilt Schmilt.
That sounds like a great plan for the week. I hope you enjoy your hand stitching time!
ReplyDeleteThose roses are really pretty! I wear an extra pair of reading glasses for extra magnification when I do any kind of handwork - it looks a little funny, but it really helps!
ReplyDeleteYou had a great week of fiber fun! Your floral counted cross stitch is lovely. Thank you so much for showing a close up of your beautiful work. I’ve been focusing on slow stitching since the beginning of the year. Now my arthritic hand is pleading for me to be more diverse and return to machine sewing and embroidery as well as crocheting. I love your gentle attitude regarding stitching goals. 😊
ReplyDeleteDid you do the stitching on the roses? It is immaculate! A great project to work on even from a sentimental viewpoint. So special.
ReplyDeleteWow those roses are gorgeous! I have been quite discouraged trying to cross stitch on anything but 14ct and higher because of my eyesight. But it's nice to do something different for a change.
ReplyDeleteOh, how pretty, Kate. The roses are gorgeous. Those are teeny stitches. I am like Linda, I have trouble with anything smaller than 14 count. Enjoy your week.
ReplyDeleteKate your roses are just gorgeous. I’ve never tried cross stitch (I’m just teaching myself embroidery) but this skill is one I’ve always enjoyed seeing! Thank you for linking with ToDo Tuesday and sharing the link. I’m going to enjoy seeing the progress you’ve made this week on all of your projects. 😉 Carol
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty roses, hope you enjoy getting back to some crossstitch. I swear by my magnifying lamp, makes those small stitches a breeze.
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