I have always played with fabric but another love has been counted thread embroidery. I haven't done a lot lately so it was nice to return to the rhythm of this sort of stitching. I have always loved doing cross stitch, hardanger and pulled thread work. Don't ask me to do more free form work - I am hopeless at stitches like grub roses and satin stitch. I am happy with doing back stitch and stem stitch though.
I am in a few swaps this year for Christmas and for one of them I decided to make something in cross stitch. I can't show you yet but I will when ......?...... has received it. I have really enjoyed stitching again.
I have been absent quite a bit this year. Last May my mother was hospitalized after a fall and her health went down from there. I'm an only child and so I had to check on regularly as well as doing her housework and shopping. (Which is something I don't like doing even for myself). In September I had to take her to hospital again, as she had no strength to do anything and was suffering from a diabetic condition - her weight had gone down to around 31 kilograms and she wasn't managing anything at all. After a lot of medical care she is picking up and we have been lucky enough to get her into an aged care facility. So now I am able to relax as I know she is being looked after. The next issue is to start cleaning up her old place, which is going to present a new set of issues as she is a fairly bad hoarder, and is going to find it hard to let go of anything. Wish me luck !
So now I am looking forward to catching up with all things I started before all this happened, but I have to get all my secret stuff sent off first. It is an exciting time of the year !
13 comments:
Your stitching is beautiful. I love cross stitch too, but I always choose patterns that seem to take a lifetime to complete...xx debbie
Beautiful stitching. I used to do a lot of cross stitch ages ago. Seeing some of the projects around (including yours) is tempting me to have another go. It can be a difficult stage of life, I'm sure your Mum is thankful that you can be there for her. Take care. X
Your cross stitch is lovely Lynda..
lovely work love the pink I too have been out of action for awhile but have moved to Deception Bay and finally got the computor set up this week, hugs
Looks very pretty....
I loooove embroidery! I haven't done much in recent years, but I do occasionally get to do some embroidery. Unlike you, I love grubs as well :0. I also like applique - both needle turn and blanket stitch. But I haven't tried hardanger.
Good to hear issues with your Mum are sort of sorted. I don't envy you the clearing of the house. I had to do that when my parents died, and more recently D & I went to the UK to clear out his Mum's house so it could go for sale when she moved. It's no fun. Hugs.
I wish I had the Patients for this work love yours its so pretty
Lovely stitching! I used to do cross stitch.....don't have the patience for it anymore. Sorry to hear about your mum but glad you have found a place for her where she can get the care she needs.
Lovely stitching! I used to do cross stitch.....don't have the patience for it anymore. Sorry to hear about your mum but glad you have found a place for her where she can get the care she needs.
glad you have your mum into care......hopefully she will gain some weight and be looked after 24/7.......glad you have got to get back into some sewing time.........
don't envy you with the house......don't bring anything home............
good to hear you can relax and sew a bit and that your mum has found a good place to live..... love your stitching... so ultra neat!
Hugz
Lovely stitching, glad to hear your Mum I getting better and things can settle down now.
I do sometimes miss cross stitch too...just not enough time for it all. Yours is looking lovely.
I'm glad your Mum is sorted - I know that has been a huge drain on your emotional resources - as well as time.
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