Wednesday, 04 June 2008

• Things are looking up.

  The evil "P" (medication) has worked it's magic once again.  The cough is almost totally gone and I am able to talk without sounding like an obscene phone call (gasping, panting, and heavy breathing).  Of course, now  the side effects have to be dealt with and we will have to find out how low the dosage can go without the problem rearing it's ugly head again. 

  Dad has been moved to the rehab ward and is doing well.  He walked across the room with the aid of a walker, so he is regaining strength in his legs after being bed bound for so long.

  I haven't been very creative for the past week or so.  I pick up the "why?" project and some socks for a bit in the evenings, but not progressing very fast, so no pictures.  The other night I felt the need to create something.  Just wanted to hold fabric and stitch a little even though I was a little fuzzy about what and how.  Finally I stitched another seam on the "world".  It's not the greatest or most interesting stitching I've ever done, but I'm leaving it in and it may get more added to it later.
  
   
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  On the stitchin fingers site I've joined the Take a Stitch On Tuesday group.  Every week a different stitch is presented for everyone to practice and experiment with.  The difference in this second go around from the original stitch along is that we will get a new stitch every week for three weeks and then the fourth week is for more practice or for catching up when "life" gets in the way.  I'll be practicing my herringbone stitches later this week and will post pics.

  Through the years I've acquired a lot of embroidery threads, fibers, perle cotton, etc..... from garage sales, antique stores, inheritance or the kindness of friends and acquaintances.  Since beginning to stitch again I've discovered that I need a better way of organizing and storing all of these threads.  Any suggestions?  I would appreciate any ideas.  You are able to leave a comment without having to join Xanga, just click on "Anonymous" at the top of comment area.
  

  
  
   

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