It's February 1.....

So it's time for the next Project of the Month bag.
Technically, I'm cheating a little as I actually knew which bag I was pulling out. A few years ago I decided to try stamped cross stitch (and counted cross stitch, but we don't talk about that). I actually really enjoyed the stamped cross stitch, and finished the first pillow case in a reasonable amount of time. The problem?Yep, this would be the SECOND pillow case. To be fair, it's almost done, but it's been "almost done" for about 2 years. This morning I have already outlined three leaves, finished a little flower, and gotten a great big thread snarl.

I also put this in the bag:which technically is a second project, but since this is all I have done on it,it can use all the help it can get.

I picked this bag on purpose because lately I have really been in the mood to do some needlework--probably because I have a deadline to meet with that pink blanket and nothing turns me into a hobby-flake like a deadline. Since I can't buy yarn or fabric, I have caught myself browsing needlework catalogs and wondering about needlepoint and crewel embroidery--which I've never done--and even browsing latch hook rug kits--which I have done and enjoy doing but can never figure out what to do with when they're finished. I know I'm looking for a surrogate hobby to be able to purchase and all of that....but that doesn't mean I'll be able to restrain myself. (Let's face it, if I had that sort of willpower I wouldn't have a 10-year supply of yarn, now would I?) I thought a little stamped embroidery might head me off.

And we might even get a pair of pillowcases out of this.....

Comments

tinebeest said…
I know what you mean. I'm still working on the home of Peter Rabbit, it has been in and out of hibernation for near 16 years I realised today. And I catch myself wanting to order the Jewels of the Orient, because they would fit splendidly with a pen and pencil drawing I got from an artist friend a few years ago... Sigh. Never mind I have 13 projects I could knit straight from my mini stash... Be strong, it will go away. Pet the stash a bit...
February 1, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Anonymous said…
Surrogate hobby?? Brewing works well, apparently. ;) You might actually fit it well into your year of no processed foods. And apparently, it too has great stash potential...
February 1, 2009 at 2:34 PM
Ilix said…
Awesome, I can't wait to see them done... I love the cute ducky!
February 1, 2009 at 4:32 PM
Daniele said…
I should get my zebra back out that I'm cross-stitching. The bug just hasn't hit again yet. As for latch hook rugs - I have enough of them to last me two lifetimes!! ;)

P.S. The pillow is almost done!!!
February 2, 2009 at 2:03 PM
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