Quiet

Not much to say this evening.  It was a rough day where my lack of patience and temper got the best of me.  I decided it was best to lay low because of that.  I ended up pulling out my sewing box and working on some old cross stitch patterns that I had.  I was given a sewing machine a couple of years ago and I have never used it.  I would really like to learn how to sew more.  I haven't tried to do any sewing in a long time.  It was something that I regularly did with my aunt and grandmother.  I am probably better at it than I realize but I know I have much more to learn.  I don't think I would ever be one to make my own clothes or anything but it would still be a nice skill to have.  I also used to crochet but I haven't even touched my needle in years.  I might just have to go get some yarn to see if I can remember how to do it.  Now my thumb hurts from sewing all day.  I forgot how relaxing it could be and how wrapped up I could get in it.

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Anonymous said…
The holidays bring out the best and worst in all of us. My advice, pull out that crochet needle again. You may need a distraction/escape as the first couple of holidays as newlyweds are tough.

If you want to sharpen your sewing skills, Youtube may have some good videos.
November 20, 2010 at 11:21 PM
Anonymous said…
Forgot to ask, what did you sew, or start to sew?
November 20, 2010 at 11:23 PM
Julie said…
I had some old cross stitch patterns that I worked on a bit this weekend. I will get on a kick where I work on them a lot and then I will stop so I have several half completed projects in my box.
November 21, 2010 at 9:00 PM
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