Last month, I shared that I was diving into needlepoint, and I thought it would be fun to check in now that I’m about a month in… my “needlepoint career,” if you will. :-)
So far, it has been exactly what I hoped. Creative, relaxing and just enough of a challenge to keep me engaged. I love listening to an audio book and stitching away.
First up is the bracelet kit my bestie painted for my birthday. It’s self-finishing, but not yet finished. I did complete the stitching though, which feels like a win.
I’m also nearly done with the black bow she painted as a memento from my 50th birthday. I absolutely adore this one and am very proud of how it’s turning out. I poured through my stitch book to chose the prettiest options for what I envisioned and I LOVE how the bow is a bit puffy. I’ll eventually have it finished as a Christmas ornament, which makes it even more special.
I brought my WiFi password canvas with me to Arizona and stitched away while we were there. I loved having something to work on during downtime… it’s the kind of hobby that travels well. That said, I’m not loving the stitches I chose, and I keep going back and forth on whether to rip it all out and start over. I keep reminding myself there’s no grade here. It’s supposed to be fun. Do what you love. And then, of course, my Type A tendencies kick in and I’m suddenly questioning everything. Such is the process, I suppose. I also did a color swap on this one and chose fibers to match my guest suite. I do love how that part is turning out! I plan to frame it and then use the cricut to add the actual wifi password. I am trying to choose projects that will be used or useful, as opposed to a bunch of little items to sit around the house.
I thought I’d also share a few things I’m loving so far, along with how I’m organizing everything at this early stage… very much still learning as I go.
- Snag repair needle
- Stitch card deck & Stitch book
- Stretcher bar set & Tacks
- Zipper pouches
- Magnifying lamp
- Clip on light (used this for travel)
That’s all for now! Can’t wait to snuggle up on the sofa with my bow, book and puppies in a few hours!
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