When I was a child, my mom used to make crossstitch kits for us. They were ziplock baggies with a swatch of the fabric, several colors of thread, a needle and a tiny plastic frame. We would make them on trips or church retreats. I remember one with hearts and one big cross. I wonder what happened to all of my creations.
I've discussed my lack of hobbies and my funky disposition and have finally decided that I am going to take up needlepoint or embroidery. I'm actually pretty excited about it and already have several things in mind that I want to make. I have to do some research on what to buy to get started.... I looked up classes but they are at least $40 an hour! You can buy really cute kits on etsy too, but they are pretty over-priced in my opinion. Hopefully it is like riding a bike and will all come back to me!
About Me
- Miss Bee
- "Go shorty, it's your birthday. We gon' party like it's yo birthday.
We gon' sip Bacardi like it's your birthday..." You know the song, you either loved it or hated it. I loved it, still do. I don't really have much in common with 50 Cent, but I can relate to this line: "I'm that cat by the bar toasting to the good life." Because all in all, life IS good. I realize that I live a semi-charmed kind of life, so this blog is here to celebrate my blessings.
Disclaimer: It is important to mention that there is a difference between being shallow and being stupid, and I will admit that at times I fall into the "shallow" category. Not on purpose, I just really like things that lots of other people find annoying.
6 comments:
Nice! Think of all the cute hand-towels you can make! Pillowcases, too! I'm glad it's going to be your hobby. Feel free to make me something to get some practice ;-)
My grandmother taught me the most basic of embroidery - it's like crocheting through fabric (if that makes sense!). It was easy enough for me to do as a child (which means I probably can't figure it out now!) and made some really cute dishtowels. Maybe start there and it will come back! How fun! I'm glad you're jumping in. :) :)
Maybe you should embroider cute things on little shirts for your littlest nieces and nephews. :) Start by practicing with a little shirt for blossom!
Yay for hobbies!
Another thing I'd forgotten! I still have a bag o' patterns and thread and stitch direction in the back of my closet. If you remember, remind me when you visit and I'll share whatever I have. I've kept it, thinking that 'some day' I'd do it again.
I like!
I commented but I don't know where it went! I was going to suggest using a 40% off coupon at Micheal's if you wanted to try a kit to get back into things. You know this excites me! ha ha I like 'stitchy' things!
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