I'm getting closer to finishing this Thanksgiving piece, but the pop-up thermometer hasn't quite popped on the butterball just yet. I still have a few leaves here and there, the border and a lot of ground fill to cover until this design is ready for it's close-up. :) With all the things that are happening around here (the health issues of our not-so-little guy) and (the health/financial/care issues of my mom), this piece may or may not be finished in time for it's "appropriate" holiday. And you know what? I'm okay with that. Stitching is a journey - a marathon at times, a sprint at others and on occasion, a "plod-along". Whether I display this design this year or have to wait until next year, I'll find happiness seeing it in it's "proper place" of honor in our home. I must be getting more chill in my old age because I am finding peace on my journey and FINALLY trying not to sweat the small stuff. (I'm definitely a "type a" personality, so this is a HUGE deal for me!) :) My stitching is a passion - something I do that brings joy to my fingers and joy to my heart. I don't want to miss the joy of the moment by stitching on an "imposed only by me" deadline. Wow - does this mean I'm finding "grace" for myself??????? Yeehaw and Wa-hoo!!! I'm still shooting for a Thanksgiving 2013 finish, but if not, remind me to show you my Thanksgiving 2014 finish!!! :)
Hugs and Grace,
*Sharon
(Thanksgiving Comes Again - Prairie Schooler)
