OUT OF THE SHADOWS AND INTO THE LIGHT
Well....climb aboard the crazy train, folks. After spending a year happily lurking on every stitching blog, I decided it was time to jump into the fray. This first post will be all about me, since I'm sure you've been perched on the edge of your chair just waiting for this very important information.
My name is Coni and I am the Spinster Stitcher. Now, for those of you easily offended by the term "Spinster", relax. It is my intention to reclaim the title and make Spinster Stitching the most fabulous thing on the planet.
I'm 42 (ahem). Never married, no children (hence, the Spinster). I live in Mishawaka, Indiana with my dog Stewey. Stewey is a nine-pound bundle of love dressed up in the form of a shorty Jack Russell terrier. More about him later.
I've been stitching since 2003 because my sister told me I was going to. She had moved in with me for a bit and decided that staring at the walls each evening was not her idea of fun in the big city. So we stitched. And stitched. And stitched.
In 2005 I converted the bonus room over my garage into a bona fideSpinster Stitching Studio. Pictures will follow, but I must warn you that my alternate name was The Anal Retentive Stitcher. You see, it's all about the organizing, and I do confess to spending countless hours up there tidying to my heart's content.
I do it all. Cross stitch, needlepoint, canvas work, and hardanger. I'm taking a crewel class in two weeks, so my attempt at becoming the veritible Spinster Stitchy Goddess will surely follow.
Here's what I can promise you, my faithful readers: 1) I'll try to keep the swearing to a happy minimum. 2) I won't go on and on and on about my Stewey, who just happens to be the love of my life and I would marry him in a heartbeat if only he could wear pants. 3) My stitchy pics will be blurry, out of focus, generally terrible in terms of lighting, but somehow "hopeful".
So buckle your seatbelts, kids. We're off!
My name is Coni and I am the Spinster Stitcher. Now, for those of you easily offended by the term "Spinster", relax. It is my intention to reclaim the title and make Spinster Stitching the most fabulous thing on the planet.
I'm 42 (ahem). Never married, no children (hence, the Spinster). I live in Mishawaka, Indiana with my dog Stewey. Stewey is a nine-pound bundle of love dressed up in the form of a shorty Jack Russell terrier. More about him later.
I've been stitching since 2003 because my sister told me I was going to. She had moved in with me for a bit and decided that staring at the walls each evening was not her idea of fun in the big city. So we stitched. And stitched. And stitched.
In 2005 I converted the bonus room over my garage into a bona fideSpinster Stitching Studio. Pictures will follow, but I must warn you that my alternate name was The Anal Retentive Stitcher. You see, it's all about the organizing, and I do confess to spending countless hours up there tidying to my heart's content.
I do it all. Cross stitch, needlepoint, canvas work, and hardanger. I'm taking a crewel class in two weeks, so my attempt at becoming the veritible Spinster Stitchy Goddess will surely follow.
Here's what I can promise you, my faithful readers: 1) I'll try to keep the swearing to a happy minimum. 2) I won't go on and on and on about my Stewey, who just happens to be the love of my life and I would marry him in a heartbeat if only he could wear pants. 3) My stitchy pics will be blurry, out of focus, generally terrible in terms of lighting, but somehow "hopeful".
So buckle your seatbelts, kids. We're off!
So glad I found your blog. I look forward to all of your posts.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a journey it has been!
ReplyDeleteNewer readers, I highly recommend reading from the beginning, like a novel
I may do just that!
DeleteI've read all 14 years. Hope you carry on for many more.
ReplyDeleteA relatively newer reader here, I'm looking forward to starting from the beginning!
ReplyDeleteThose were the days, my friend! Such a lot of water under the bridge, but you have brightened a lot of lives and made a lot of friends. Which means that a lot of people, everywhere, have found a wonderful friend in you. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou were amazing right from the very start. My first blog post isn't something I would ever repost :) Happy Blogaversary!!
ReplyDeleteAnd what a ride it has been! Congratulations on 14 years of blogging and sharing your life with us. You keep us on our toes with your shenanigans! Here's to many, many years of the Spinster Stitcher!
ReplyDeleteOh Coni, congratulations on your blogging anniversary! I can't remember when I stumbled into your space but am happy to have found it and you.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary! You have given me much joy, laughter, and inspiration over the years. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI don't remember when I started reading your blog, at least 8-ish years ago? I started coming here to read about your stitching, then Stewey's thoughts, and it wasn't long I was returning for you your very self. Even when excrement was hitting the rotating ventilation equipment, you usually still find a way to bring some humor with it. Thank you for the good times reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteI love that you repost some of your blogs, Coni. I started following you sometime after this, so missed this VIB (very important blog), Thanks for the blast from the past!
ReplyDeleteCrazy that it was 14 years ago....
ReplyDeletePg สล็อต รับ โบนัส พิเศษ ที่กำลังเดินทางมาแรงที่สุดของค่ายเกมสล็อตออนไลน์ มาพร้อมโปรโมชั่นสุดพิเศษ พีจี ลงทะเบียนสมัครสมาชิกได้ลงทะเบียนสมัครสมาชิกได้ไม่ยากปราศจากความสลับซับซ้อน
ReplyDeleteทุกคนบางทีอาจจะเคยทราบหรือคุ้นชื่อกัน พอเหมาะพอควร สำหรับเกมส์ได้รับความนิยมน่าเล่นอย่าง SLOTXO แม้กระนั้นคุณจะรู้ไหมว่าเหม สล็อตออนไลน์ เกมนี้นั้น ได้มีเกิดมายาวนานแล้ว
ReplyDelete