Welcome to Slow Sunday Stitching! It's the day of resting, moving slowly, breathing deeply, and hand stitching. To rest means to "cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength" (Mirriam-Webster Dictionary). This is a hard thing for me to do - resting is hard work LOL! Which is one of my motivations to keep this linky party going - to encourage others to make rest a priority.
I have even been trying to stitch less to rest my sore thumb, to listen to the pain and stitch accordingly. Believe me, this is hard for me! I need "busy work" and am learning the hard way that my body is the boss of me!
And after saying all that, I bought a new project! *snort*
It was a St. Patrick's day gift to myself. I went shopping at a new (to me) store called Pastime Pieces and saw this cross stitch chart that had my name on it. The pattern and the sample were stitched in red, but I chose a variegated green because it was St. Patrick's day, and I really liked the Weeks Dye Works thread colour (named "lucky").
We are not talking about all the stitching UFOs around here! We are focusing on new life for Spring, new energy, new starts!
I made a small start on 14 count aida cloth and love love love stitching it! Oh this bird is so sweet! But I am pacing myself - 2 threads per day. Slow and steady heals the thumb! What are you hand stitching today? We'd love to see the slow progress your hands are making with needles and threads.
What are you hand stitching today?
I can't tell you how happy I am you promote peacce rest and slow stitching between on this Sunday weekly post.... Thanks again! Good luck getting your thumb to heal and rest too... 2 threads a day is a good goal for that :) I love your newest cross stitch too!
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Oh dear, I'm so sorry to read abut your poor sore thumb. Its a good idea to pace yourself, do hope it comes right very soon.
ReplyDeleteSometimes it's hard for us stitchers to listen to our bodies when all we want to do is sew. Your new cross stitch project is lovely. Cute little bird. Love those sweet, green scissors.
ReplyDeleteGreat start on this pretty cross stitch, Kathy.
ReplyDeleteI spy cute scissors also!! Have fun stitching 2 threads at a time.
What a sweet little bird! What UFO’s? I didn’t notice any UFO’s….
ReplyDeleteI’m so glad you host this party every week. I have made friends with people all over the world
. Thank you.
I'm like you I suspect, must have a project on the go! Your new cross stitch is sweet, and I think it's relaxing stitching in one colour! Enjoy your two lengths of thread for today!
ReplyDeleteHope the thumb improves. The cross stitch is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThat's a fun little design - I can see why you had to bring it home! I love variegated floss, too. Enjoy your stitching today, Kathy, and hope your thumb is getting better!
ReplyDeleteOver the last couple of years, I've learned that marathon stitching is not for me. My hands protest, too. Sending healing vibes your way!
ReplyDeleteYou are very disciplined. I wish you a quick recovery for your thumb.
ReplyDeleteJoint issues can be a trial, glad you found a way to enjoy your stitching and allow yourself some rest and recovery time.
ReplyDeleteGreat new project. Hope your thumb feels better soon!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry that your thumb is still sore. Yes, sometimes we just have to either take a break or slow down on the stitching. I really like your new project. The variegated green flose is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a very speedy recovery. I understand your frustration when you want to stitch so bad. What a a very lovely birdie you are working. Love the floss colors. Happy Sunday.
ReplyDeleteI love that design too, Kathy. I thought of your thumb this week when the ball throwing for the dogs aggravated a little bit of my carpal tunnel issue in my all important right hand. Yes, we need our hands. Meanwhile, it's fun to collect patterns and dream about stitching them too. You take care of that thumb!
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