I suppose if we compare my stitching progress to last year's output, I am failing miserably.
But you know what?
I'm not going to do that.
My gift to myself this year is to just STOP the nonsense in my head and just...enjoy. I have somehow managed to get up each day and let the hours unfold as they will. I am, unfortunately, still not feeling well, but instead of worrying about it I'm trying to just do what I can do, sleep when I need to, and learn how to be...quiet. A trip to IU or Cleveland Clinic or Mayo Clinic in the new year will figure this out, I'm sure, and then I can get back to running around like a crazy person.
But for now, I am really enjoying stitching in the daylight hours and then diamond painting at night. This seems to work pretty well, since I can concentrate on the stitching...which is necessary with that Santa beard (*)...and then I can watch the Yellowstones all night and drool over Kevin Costner and Rip to my heart's content.
Hubba hubba.
(*) The Santa is from Janet Zickler Casey. The outline of his head is pencil-drawn onto a piece of 18ct mono canvas, and then you fill in all of the various parts according to her instructions. The beard on this on is stitched with a really cool pattern that looks like a cable-knit sweater, but for the life of me I can't get my head into a rhythm with it and need to really really concentrate.
After the stitching is completed, two different types of beads will be added into the pattern for some sparkle! I can't wait to see it finished!
So that's it, Dearies. Absolutely nothing at all going on here. Alexa and I are loving the Christmas Instrumentals channel that she found. She was belting out Frank Sinatra and Co, but quiet piano carols are much more in keeping with our laid-back vibe this year.
What's new in your corner of the world? If you're in the thick of it, take a minute to breathe. And if you need an excuse to do so, tell everybody you're visiting a friend and head to the Starbucks and have a big fat damn good (or tea. tea is good too) and look at pretty pictures of stitching for a minute.
Come tell me all about you...
I love that cable-looking stitch in the beard, so beautiful! I'm on the home stretch with my Christmas knitting, whoo hoo!
ReplyDeleteYour Santa is looking great!! I love Janet’s Santas and have a whole bunch to stitch. My Christmas mood is meh…but it will be ok. Merry Christmas to you and Rich!!
ReplyDeleteAt 73, my finishes have gotten fewer over the past several years. I don’t enjoy stitching after dark anymore, so I read and watch/listen to the teevee. Maybe I need to rethink my lighting, have used a floor Dazor lamp since 1996. And get my glasses updated.
ReplyDeleteTaking care of Coni is your first priority. When crafting helps in that care, go for it. Wishing you a blessed, joyful Christmas! Debby in CO
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and Rich! I LOVE Sants’s beard!! Looking forward to seeing this finished. After 6 years of retirement, I am slowly learning (trying) to let the days unfold and find peace and enjoyment with that. Very hard as I have always been a “happiest when I’m productive” person. Wishing you good health, happiness, and peace!! Susan in NC
ReplyDeleteNothing new here. GD's gifts are wrapped, waiting for tomorrow evening. Today there will be a grocery run for cheese & Fritos for the chili at Niece's on the 25th and groceries for the next week.
ReplyDeleteOtherwise, I'm waiting for this year to be over with.
That cable stitch on the beard is very pretty, I can see why you need to focus on it.
Merry, peaceful Christmas to you, Coni. There's something to be said for quiet instrumentals, old-fashioned carols on the radio. I'm personally Done with 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree'. This holiday is one of survival over here, too, after a long year of health issues still unresolved. God bless you, find your peaceful place. ox-psv
ReplyDeleteGod bless you Coni. I hope your Christmas is filled with quiet joyful moments that bring you much peace. I love the santa beard too! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteJust love your Santa and his fancy beard and cute nose. A very
ReplyDeleteblessed Christmas to you and Rich...one filled with peace, joy and
a contentment that only He can give. Growing health and well-being to you both in the New Year.
Merry Christmas, Coni! May your holidays be filled with a cup of darn good, a needle or stylus in your hand, and the handsome Jersey Boy by your side🎄🎅🏼 Sally
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