SPINSTER STITCHER
The almost true exploits of an intrepid spinster and her stitching...and all of the things that make up her crazy, happy, quiet little life.
Apr 25, 2024
OH, BUZZY
Apr 23, 2024
THE TUESDAY PROGRESS REPORT
Botanical Bee is buzzing along quite nicely, thankyouverymuch.
See what I did there?
I haven't felt like myself in for...ever. If the source of my charm and wit used to be a cauldron of fire fueled by life's ups and downs, I suspect that the current state of affairs is being driven by age, wisdom, and the fact that Yours Truly is just...tired.
But!
I remain insanely happy and in love with this thing of ours, and I get excited to sit down every day with iPad thingie in hand to dingdong your collective doorbells and come in for a peek at what you're up to. I used to get so many ants in my pants to run right out and find ALL THE THINGS that were in your toy boxes, but now I'm satisfied to just admire and appreciate what's on your hoops and q-snaps.
Is this what maturity is all about, Charlie Brown?
Not much new to report. BellyBean and I have been trying our damndest to behave, and we're learning to like new things like spaghetti squash and almond milk, and we've hacked our afternoon cold brew to within an inch of its life to make it as diet-friendly as possible.
Well, I'm heading into the closet to tidy and re-arrange and futz and putz about for a bit. I've left things a bit...chaotic in there, and I'm ready for it to look like an actual human person lives here rather than a fraternity of pack rats.
Happy Tuesday, Dearies!
Apr 21, 2024
Apr 19, 2024
TGIF, DEARIES. TGIF.
It's been a long week, Friends, but I'm happy to report that progress was made on Botanical Bee:
I also managed to finish reading The Hobbit. I confess...not my usual bookish fare, but I needed a bit of escape, and Mr Bilbo was just what my tiny little brain needed! Next up will be one of the six novels in my library book bag...probably something a bit more contemporary.
Here's hoping that I can get myself back into a better/healthier/more delightful routine in the coming weeks! My horoscope says this is a time of new beginnings, so...fingers crossed!
What's new in your cozy corner of the world?
Apr 15, 2024
THANK YOU, DEARIES! WE'RE OFF LIKE A HERD OF TURTLES!
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Apr 1, 2024
THERE WAS EASTER FEASTING. AND IT WAS VERY GOOD.
And then it was time to find my inner Ina and remember what it was like to futz about in the kitchen:
(And no...that's not an impertinent little Merlot. It's cranberry juice.)
I am sad to report, however, that the eggs in a nest were just....eh...and will probably not make the next feasting occasion, unless I tart 'em up with cheeses and hams and vegetables.We're Dyngasing here in Hoosierville today, which means a lot for some, but an excuse to stay inside with stitching and books and lots and lots of damn good for others (Hello, Nice to meet you. I am others.)
Not much else to report, Dearies.
Happy April! Happy Monday! Happy Everything! What are you celebrating today? Come tell me all about it!
Mar 28, 2024
Mar 22, 2024
HELLO, DEARIES
This is Daisy Chain from Carolyn Manning Designs. I'm stitching it on Peony 28ct Lugana from Colour & Cotton and all of the charted DMC threads.
Speaking of reading...thanks to Stitchy Guild Sister Gail's excellent recommendation, I am making my way through the Tom Hanks novel. I'm really enjoying it!
Time for a refill! Is it cold where you are?
You can't see them in my craptastic photo, but there are snowflakes flying and herds of them gathering on the rooftops across the way. Hello, end of March!
Well, Dearies. I hope that you are well and that your skirts are a'twirlin with everything that makes you happy! Come tell me everything new with you!
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Mar 3, 2024
SUNDAY SPINSTER BLISS
I was trying to remember what started me on this journey all those years ago. AuntChrissy taught me to stitch sometime in the neighborhood of 2004 or 2005, I think. I was obsessed with stitching houses, of all things, and this was my very first finish:
(I think it's hysterical that I was set on stitching "houses and only houses" for the first several months until I learned that there were actually other things to play with!)Today, I kitted up a new little beauty called "Spring" from Emily Call. I'm using fabric and threads of my own choosing...both from Colour & Cotton:
But first, a little rest and water break while I watch my Lady Irish win their last home game:
We're off like a herd of turtles, Dearies! I hope that your corner of the world is wonderfully swell today and that your week ahead is exactly how you want it to be! What's new with you?