Jul 25, 2016

A LITTLE BACKGROUND



I started the background sections of the Bargello Challenge and had several trial and errors before settling on 3-ply DMC floss in my lightest color.  So far, I'm pretty happy with the end result, so I think it will stay.

For now.

The deadline for the piece is October, so I have a few months to fret and tweak and rip and re-stitch anything that really bugs me, but I'm hoping I can resist the impulse to do so.  How about I make a public pledge on this here blog to just finish it and then leave well enough alone?  That way, if I feel the urge to do something stupid you will all hold me accountable and I won't have to come up with some crazypants explanation as to why I am turning in a jar full of thread fragments and a partially stitched canvas with tire tracks on it.

(Hmmmm.  Wonder if I'm on to something?  I could also publish my weekly to do list and menu plan, and when I fail to get out of bed or opt for a bowl of Cheetos for dinner instead of a chopped salad and salmon, you could shame me right back into submission.)

(Except then I would turn you all into task masters and hall monitors, and I have at least eleven or twelve of those in my brain already.)

Noooo, I think we'll just keep the status quo for now.  I'll bumble cluck my way through stuff and you'll get to have a few moments each day to think to yourself "Thank God I'm not that idiot spinster who can't find her way out of a wet paper bad with two hands, a flashlight, and an enormous pair of saftey scissors."

You're welcome, friends.  Anything I can do to help.

Happy Monday to one and all.  I'm off to get an Aranesp shot, a bit of gas in the car, some more DMC floss, and a few groceries for the week.  Hope your day is equally as exciting!

8 comments:

  1. I really like the colors...sounds like you have a busy schedule today. I do hope there is time for stitching.

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  2. I do like this project. Take three slow deep breaths and calm. Stewey and Bosco are there for you as are all of us who read and enjoy tremendously your blog. I frequently see myself reflected in your comments about yourself. Cut yourself some slack. We are all in your corner. You are an inspiration.

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  3. Well, I hope you don't fret too much because I really think it is fabulous so far and will be even more so once you have finished it. Hmmm, salad and salmon; what a great combination.

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  4. I love this project of yours....the colors and designs. Any chance of a stitch guide?

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  5. So, this will tell you how much of a stitcher I am not....I thought the light blue WAS the background/accent color. And I really liked it! Oh well...the green is nice too.

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  6. This is Awesome! Great colors, amazing stitching, I'd be thrilled to be gifted with this! Just let me know, I'll send my address! Hugs to the boys.

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  7. I think it looks great. Have a wonderful week. Hope you treatment helps and you are feeling better soon.

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  8. I think it looks wonderful!! I hope you don't change it :)

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