On my sister's recent visit here we took the opportunity to go through my large stash of cross stitch kits. My cross stitching has been very neglected over recent years, first because of my studies, then because of the problems with my vision. And it also had to war with the fact that, however you cut it, knitting produces faster results.
It was a bitter sweet process for me as I unearthed some beautiful kits and projects that had all but been forgotten. My sister delivered herself of the opinion that, although it was possible I might manage to knit up my wool stash in my lifetime, with the proviso that I didn't actually buy any more (ha! like that's happening) she was very doubtful that I would manage to stitch all the kits as well, which was harsh but probably true.
One result of this was that I gave way four pieces; three to her and one to a local charity shop and put five kits and a couple of charts up for sale. Three of the kits and one of the charts got bought which was great. This leaves me with the problem of what I will do with the two kits that didn't sell, but let's park that for now.
Another result was the rekindling of my enthusiasm for cross stitch and a determination to do it more regularly again. So last week all my craft time was dedicated to it. I've decided to do things from the smallest to the largest, because goodness knows even the smallest piece of stitching takes ages, but last week's result, as per the photo was quite pleasing. One small banner, which now graces the noticeboard in my study and greets me every morning, two larger pieces that ae destined to become cards (in my paper crafting week) and some part-completed gift tags. Not bad going.
This week? I'm back to knitting.
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