I won't bore you by posting the same pic of the project I've been working on forEVER BUT--I can see
the finished pillow at the end of the crosses. A number of things have come to mind while working on
THIS ONE PROJECT in an effort to finish it:
1. I enjoy large projects in general
2. I enjoy completing large projects
3. I need far less stash than I thought I did
4. It's fun, after asking myself 30-40 times if I really believe I won't ever stitch this pattern--to give
it away.
5. It's a joy to be content and thankful for what I have, for fingers that work, eyes that see and a mind
that can appreciate what another person took so much time, thought and care to create.
In slowing down to finish rather than speeding on to the next and the next and the next I've found more enjoyment in the time I have to stitch. The monkey on the back whispering "start this one--start that one" has gone to live with someone else (at least for now---I have a feeling this spell will pass and he/she will return!)
So a thank you to Jayne--originator of Up for the Challenge--- while everyone else is merrily posting their many finishes--and after getting through the panic of being left way behind...I'm still stuck like glue to this first one---14 more to go to meet the challenge by the end of the year...and I look forward to doing it one stitch at a time!
may your fingers be flying...Peg
the finished pillow at the end of the crosses. A number of things have come to mind while working on
THIS ONE PROJECT in an effort to finish it:
1. I enjoy large projects in general
2. I enjoy completing large projects
3. I need far less stash than I thought I did
4. It's fun, after asking myself 30-40 times if I really believe I won't ever stitch this pattern--to give
it away.
5. It's a joy to be content and thankful for what I have, for fingers that work, eyes that see and a mind
that can appreciate what another person took so much time, thought and care to create.
In slowing down to finish rather than speeding on to the next and the next and the next I've found more enjoyment in the time I have to stitch. The monkey on the back whispering "start this one--start that one" has gone to live with someone else (at least for now---I have a feeling this spell will pass and he/she will return!)
So a thank you to Jayne--originator of Up for the Challenge--- while everyone else is merrily posting their many finishes--and after getting through the panic of being left way behind...I'm still stuck like glue to this first one---14 more to go to meet the challenge by the end of the year...and I look forward to doing it one stitch at a time!
may your fingers be flying...Peg
