Sunday, May 6, 2012

May 6 CrossStitch Update

So this week I will be working on Forbidden Doorway.  The Freebie HAED SAL, and I am really happy because I love to work on this one.  This is the before.

I have no After of Tresures because I was so disappointed in my lack of time spent on it - it was no change.

So I wondered, what is up with that - why was it so difficult for me to stitch this past week, on a chart I LOVE - its a black and white, I have the perfect place for it, it is a Mermaid......  So what was my problem.  Simple it is the 25 ct fabric.  I am sure of it - I can't see it and I have to use a magnifer and I have not found a comfortable way to stitch on it.  What to do????  Well - it will work out I know, because I really love it too much to leave it UNFINISHED.  So I am on the search for a much better magnifier thing.  And I may just go to the eye drs and see if she can hook me up with better glasses, well just needlework glasses....  or something. 

In the meantime, after reading other blogs, I have started missing my NON HAED design wips.  So I am going to change some things up.  Not sure just how - but I am going to start working on more variety of projects.  I know if I keep the beads out - which I hate, and the fractional stitches - which I hate I think I will be just fine.  I do not mind the back stitching.  And for the designs I really love with beads, half the time you can leave the beads out and they look just fine to me.  And seriously, aren't I the one that matters here.

Mowed the lawn today - it was like a jungle out there...  but glad that is over.

Love Sunday nights.  Remind me of being a kid and family times, but now I am not watching Disney, or Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom - but I am watching a Fairy Tale....  Once Upon a Time.  So addicted that show, must be because after Mermaids, I think I love witches most.

7 comments:

  1. Your Progress on forbidden doorway looks wonderful.

    I know what you mean about the HAED's, there are so many great ones that it is easy to end up with nothing else in your rotation. I also feel for you on the beads and half stitches, why do something you don't love?

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    1. Thank you for saying it so simply - Why do something you don't love? That's it. Life is too short, with too few hours to the day, I can call my own. Thanks for posting

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  2. I hate when I get those non stitchy bugs for pieces I adore....I hope you find something to help magnify your piece!
    I've been tossing in non-HAED pieces between my pages as well...and usually I finish those quickly, so I feel accomplished! :)

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    1. Feeling Accomplished is so important, and I know I need that every once in a while. I am glad you feel the same way, it is always nice to know I am not alone.

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  3. Ah yes, I found that I cannot stitch in my contact lenses - I absolutely have to wear my glasses if I'm going to stitch. I also need to have practically every lamp in the room on - it's kind of sad. But it works for me! I hope you can find a solution. A trip to your eye doctor might be just the thing you need!

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    1. I am wondering if those day lights that are so expensive will help - do you just have the regular light bulbs? I have found some of my old frames, and I am going to take these in and get the glasses just for stitching - not the tri-view ones. I am hoping this will be the trick. Thank you so much for your encouragment.

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    2. I actually just use normal lamps, but I make sure that I have light directly over whatever it is I'm working on. So if I'm in an arm chair or something, I put a standing lamp behind me or next to me and angle the lights down on to my work. It helps IMMENSELY. I CANNOT stitch without good light. In fact, the more light the better!

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Thanks for sharing your thoughts and ideas.