Well, I feel like I've really neglected my blog lately and I'm not sure why. Actually, I've just been so busy doing other stuff that I don't know which way is up. But that is no excuse. Maybe it's because I'm just so boring that I can't really think of anything you would care to read. Even Lester doesn't do anything worthy of a blog post anymore. I can't even complain about the weather, other than to say we've had a longer cold spell than normal. I'd post pics of bright sunshine and brown grass, but that isn't nearly as impressive as all your pics of snow covered trees and cars and bird feeders. Don't hate me because I haven't seen even one snowflake!
During the day, I'm occupied with
Etsy business mostly. Who knew this would turn into an almost full-time job? I have a significant amount on-line promoting to do every day. Thankfully, there are orders to pack up and ship several times a week, and all the associated bookkeeping. Not to mention the actual creating (the fun part), the photographing (ych) and editing for the listings. Yesterday, I sold a number of
bookmarks to a local gift shop who also requested more in spring colors. I also have a couple of custom orders in the works.
I also coordinate and frame the Habitat for Humanity samplers that my EGA Alumni group stitches. We received a new list of soon-to-be homeowners yesterday, so we'll be stitching away on those for a few months too. It's a small, but great group of ladies who never fail to impress me with their willingness to help out with these samplers. We don't always have them ready for the actual home dedication, but eventually the homeowners get one that they proudly hang on the wall. It's so heartwarming to hear how happy these little tokens mean to them.
And even though I stitch every night, I don't feel like I've made much progress. But here it is. I started Block 4 of SoHRH, but I had to work some more border first in order to have a reference point. Then, since the verse on Block 4 is done in black I stitched some more border (turn on the left, anal retentive side of your brain) until I had used up all the black floss that I had cut. I know, I'm weird. Tonight I'll work on the moon. But those borders are time consuming and not very impressive. That's probably why I don't feel like I've accomplished much. I guess I'm in a funk because frankly...I'd rather be stitching!
I've been making an effort to stitch every night this week. Having houseguests, as fun as it is, really puts a crimp in my stitching time. Since I finished Abigail's Wisdom, I'm back on Shores of Hawk Run Hollow. Block 10, the ship in a bottle, is done and I started on Block 11 last night. Letters are soooo easy and they go so quickly.
During the day I am spending all my time getting ready for the Oak Island craft show. I started spreading the finished things out on the dining room table so I could get a feel for any gaps in the inventory. I like to have color coordinated sets of fobs, counting pins and laying tools. Plus when, possible I coordinate some stitch markers for knitting and crochet with some fobs too. 
I have a few bookmarks ready, but not nearly enough! I haven't even started on extra laying tools yet! So I may not come up for air for the next week or so!
This over three thing on 40 count is making me want to read instead of stitch. And I've worn out a couple of strands of floss due to massive frog stitching on the Holbien...OVER 3!
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