It has been a great year so far. I made a decision to work less overtime, so I have had more time at home (although less money for stitchy projects). Also, we recently went on a cruise. Vacation is a lovely pick me up and this one was very relaxing. And, of course, I have been working on my projects.
Since I moved into my new home I have a sewing room where I store all of my stitching supplies and have room for a sewing table, a cutting table, fabric shelving, and a comfy chair. In our relaxation room I also have a decidated stitching area at one end of the couch. But most of the time I sit at the end of my gorgeous kitchen table in a sunny spot stitching with my dogs and cats milling about my legs...and preiodically climbing on me. Having these happy spots has motivated me to stitch more which has really helped me destress from work.
Before we left for vacation I made six tote bags. Four of the bags were for us to take on the cruise. I was thrilled to add pockets to them on the interior. I am super happy with the fabrics I used as well. Everyone who received one loves them - which makes me heart sing. Three were made from the blue florals and the others were made with the same fabrics but I rotated the placement which really changed the charachter of each bag.
While I was on the cruise I worked on the third in a four part series of Marine Life from Mill Hill. I loved stitching the first two and the Dolphin project was just as fun. When we were in the Bahamas sitting on the cruise ship deck with the sun streaming down the beads were so brilliant and lovely! I finished just after I arrived home.
I'm now working on the fourth in the series - the Jelly Fish. This one I saved for last because I love the rainbow colors and was so looking forward to it that I figured it would pull me through the others. Although the blues in the dolphin were luscious.
Yesterday I was feeling quite terrible with a sinus infection and decided I didn't want to participate in much. I wasn't up to sttiching but I did end up doing some quilting in my beautiful sewing room. I cut the last three months of the Nebula Quilt from Jaybird Quilts. I finished sewing the month 7 blocks and then made a little piece with some of the left over fabrics. I was excited with how they all came out.
Throughout my stitching I have had my helpers with me. They seem to be always with me, sometimes within millimeters of me.
I'm looking forward to more stitching and more finishes!
