I didn’t get as much stitching time as usual this week. The kids were home last weekend, and I was trying to get some yard work done while I still felt okay. Then I had my unexpected appointment with my radiologist…and a movie night with Karl.
When Kelli was home, she brought her Consider the Lilies home with her. I thought is might be fun for you see hers and mine together. Kelli’s is the one on top…mine is the bottom. We both started in different places.
She has most of her stitching done along the bottom. Sorry it’s not ironed.
Seeing hers makes me want to keep going!! It won’t be too long before Kelli has the bottom section done.
Here is where mine was last week…
Here is where it is now…I only stitched a little bit more on it. I stitched one day when Anders was falling asleep.
Oh, I’d really like to get this done. Oh my…it’s SO BIG!!!
I wish I had gotten more stitching done on this, but at least I didn’t pack it away. I’m considering that a SUCCESS!!
I also work on my Faith Hope Peace Love project. It’s from Teresa Kogut. Here is where it was when you last saw it.
This is a WIP of mine. I’ve not stitched a lot on it. In fact, I really only started it as a test of my linen color. Then I picked it up in February one day and stitched a little on it. It’s enough that I think it needs to be called a WIP, so I pulled it out and decided to give it a little time. I can stitch that checkerboard section without concentrating. Meaning it’s perfect for basketball stitching…or for waiting room stitching.
Here is where I am now…
The colors are more like the picture above. I stitched the upper white flower on the right. Then I extended the grass area and worked on the checkerboard. This piece is going to be so pretty. I bought the chart back in 2020. I struggled with the linen and the floss colors. This is finally what I settled on. The linen is Light Coffee from Xju Designs. I think the color is a good match for the cover color. With everything else, I had trouble with the white flowers showing up. They pop nicely on this linen.
I am using the called for colors of floss so far.
I also put some stitches into my Garden Club Series project. This is from Blackbird Designs. Here is where I was last week.
Here is where I am now.
I had hoped to get the block finished, but with all the busyness at my house, I didn’t. I can see that I should be able to get it finished next week, though. At least, that is my goal. I’d really like to get started on another block, too.
With Spring here and planting season just around the corner, I’m getting the itch to work on this a lot.
I didn’t work on any small pieces this week. I only worked on big pieces.
Next week I’ll be at the hotel for several days and have stitching time planned. I’m trying to figure out if I want to just take one project and try to make a lot of progress on it…or take a new project and start it to commemorate my time away…or to just take these three projects and stitch as I normally would. Hmm. Someone asked if I would bring my sewing machine…I think not. I might take my English paper piecing…or maybe a wool project. Hmm. What would you do??
Take several things. One should always have options.
I’d be tempted to take my machine with me too. But, I think that trying to take just what I need would be best. Especially if you end up not feeling well enough to tote everything around. Plus, there might some shops you can visit to pick up a few new things! ;-)
Love and prayers
I’d take whatever was simple to pack, carry, and keep track of. You’re going to be changing locations, right? Staying with your sister a bit? Multiple cross-stitch projects would give you variety and choices to match how you were feeling without being very troublesome to pack. You’re going to want a couple good books, too, maybe? ~ Suzanne in Michigan
I’d take a couple of projects ,maybe one new one just for fun. Having a variety of projects will help keep you from getting bored. Suzanne’s suggestion of a book is good too. I’d be tempted to take a sewing machine but that involves lots of equipment . You’ll make the right choices.
Not knowing how you’ll feel, I would bring a variety of projects. If you want to start a commemorative project, have you seen Jacob’s (Modern Folk Embroidery) new Quick Quaker SAL? It’s really cute and only 90 x 120 stitches. I started it April 1, as soon as I saw it. You can get the chart as download pdf from his website so easy to start!
Take some cross stitch WIP and a new one just in case you want a fresh start. No sewing machine. It is a lot of work to get it in and set up. I know because I have done it. Then a lot to get it packed up and back to your van. You may not feel as good by the end of the week and you will not want to face that. The best laid plans sometimes are just too much. You could take a bin or bag of things that need pressing. I have done that before. If you don’t get to it …. Oh well! Treatments take energy and fatigue is a real thing. Give yourself grace.
Take more than less. Pack an easy one in your carry case, and keep others in a separate bag in your van then take them in the longer-term stay place. When I travel I take an easy one on the plane and pack the others in my rollerboard.
Not that you asked but I would take a few stitching projects…you never know what you’ll be in the mood for! You can always just work on one if that’s what’s calling you! I wish you well and send positive thoughts for this next part of your journey.
PS…I should take my own advice as I have been invited to go with my daughter and her family on a road trip for several days. Don’t want to be without a stitching project…just in case lol !
I enjoyed seeing your progress on these pieces. It was fun to see Kelli’s Consider the Lilies next to yours. Great pieces and you both do such beautiful work. I would say don’t take your sewing machine, just take several cross stitch pieces to work on, and maybe do start a new one. Have options!
I would keep it simple: 2-3 cross stitch projects, maybe an English paper piecing project if you already have one in progress, just in case you want to do a different kind of stitching to keep it interesting. I agree with the others who say it’s too much work to pack a sewing machine and other sewing supplies for just a couple of days, when you’re not sure how you will be feeling.
I hope your treatments go smoothly and are effective.
Take care.
Sorrry I have to make a vote FOR the sewing machine. Many curious remarks and doubts I would want to spend any time with a sewing machine while vacationing in an RV in Utah mountains. Well, I not only got my mending caught up and some other sewing done. There were enough rainy days and a few hail storms that kept most of our camping group cooped up for some extended periods of time. CHOICES are so nice…