I have no control anymore; it is as if I am possessed. If I see a chart that I like, first I have to
buy it and then I'll kit it up for future stitching. That's when the trouble starts, I look at it every
day and then I choose the fabric and by that time it's on. I saw this chart by Joan Elliott and I
immediately ordered it as a chartpack.
Once it was kitted up I had to start it, never mind I have all those
other wips. I blame this behavior on a
few dear friends; they are the ones who convinced me that I could do more than
one project at a time. They're evil I tell you, EVIL! I know they are lurking
out there somewhere laughing and rubbing their hands together. Anyway here is a picture of what the chart
looks like and my progress so far, I started it on 8-11-12.
This is Joan Elliott's "Africa" and it is being stitched on 28ct Light Moss Jobelan with DMC floss.
I would like to apologize for my absence , after my last
post we went on another weekend trip to Atlantic City for DH birthday, I came
back and had my blood work done and found out that with diabetes you can’t eat
anything (because it all spikes your glucose levels) and it shows on the A1C
blood test. I also learned that hot
water heaters only last about 10 years and then they rust and leak into your
down stairs neighbor’s utility room ceiling.
Of course the homeowners insurance won’t pay to replace the hot water
heater and may or may not pay to repair the neighbors ceiling. Loads of fun stuff.
Well I am a little late posting my TUSAL but it is full of
beautiful colors and sitting atop my new friend Freddy the frog, I picked him
up in Atlantic City, hopefully he’s the only frog to come to my house.
Just a reminder today is the beginning of the August IHSW so
relax, find a good TV show marathon, a cup of coffee and stitch to your heart’s
content. Thank you to all of my old and
new followers for all of the wonderful comments and I promise to do
better. Now I’m off to make those
wonderful little xxs.
20 comments:
Boy now you have had a lot going on. Jack's A1C was a tad high when he had his bloodwork done. Don't you sometimes wonder why you even have insurance? I have wondered that same thing. Your newest start is very pretty! I love having a gazillion things going. I am sending mind waves to make you have lots going to! LOL! Huggles.
I was wondering where you were! The new chart is just lovely. I know just what you mean about charts, I keep thinking about kitting up some of my recent purchases even if I have no intention of starting them any time soon! How am I ever going to save money?? lol.
xo
Oh Minnie!! You have the same symptom as me! I've been buying charts lately too, although I'm not starting them like you! Wow, you got a lot done on Joan Elliott's Africa! It's such a beautiful design!!
Sorry to hear of your hot water heater troubles and that you found out you have diabetes. It is manageable but you have to be very conscious of everything you eat now.
Take care Minnie!
Hey! I resemble that remark. Let me just tuck in my devil's tail and hide my horns. LOL! You got a lot done already. Bring it to Stitch Night when we start again.
Hey watch who you call a little EVIL hee hee I am a lot evil.
Looking good Minni, great progress.
Lovely new chart. Sorry to hear you have such evil friends who make you have lots of wonderful stash...shame on them!!!! ;)
Hope you can get everything sorted with the insurance company - we had the same problem last year, I honestly wonder if it's worthwhile paying the premiums, as they never seem to cover what goes wrong! Good luck!
Pretty new design you have there Minnie. Take good care of yourself!
Hello
Your new design is lovely.
Great TUSAL and I love that frog!
Happy weekend.
I love your stitching. Can I ask where you got this chart? I have one that is african themed, but I think it is different from this one.
Barb
I am new to your blog and I found your post wonderful reading, and so very entertaining. Thank you
it was a great read
Lovely ORTs and that froggie is awesome!
So sorry that life has decided to throw you a few curve balls at this time. Hopefully the ball throwing is done : ) Good luck with the insurance company! Your new start is lovely : ) Take care of yourself!
Hi Minnie, I'm new to your blog and enjoying reading. Sorry to hear you've had a rough patch lately. Like you, I've been on a buying spree- like I don't already have enough! I also have enabling friends who would include me as an evil enabler! Your Joan Elliott piece is gorgeous! I'll be watching your progress. Enjoy! Nancy
Girl, your needle is flying on Africa! LOL It is a beautiful design and I do plan on purchasing it thanks to a fellow enabler...who could that be??? Sorry about the insurance troubles...makes you wonder what you are paying for.
Who are these terrible evil people LOL!
You have done alot of stitching on this design, it'll be finished in no time.
So sorry about the water heater. You automatically know that is a big expense when you have to replace it.
I know about the spiking of blood sugar. I've been called back on the carpet about it recently and now I am pricking myself everyday. I hate it like no tomorrow.
I really like the Joan Elliot piece you are working on and gotta get that in my stash when I get things settled here.
TFS.
Have a wonderful week.
Jackie:)
I completely know what you mean about those evil enablers who lurk and get us to purchase more and more stash. I, too, am falling victim to these types of people, but I'm loving it. I have not bought into having more than one WIP at a time, but I am starting to sneek in small projects during my larger ones. Eek!
Glad you had fun for the DH birthday, but sorry you returned to a mess. I hope it all works out!
I have to tell myself that I am not allowed to kit up projects, or they will get started! Not to enable, but this is a great start!
OMG, your post has me laughing my butt off! I am definitely one of the evil friends who likes to tell people they can start new projects every day if they want! lol!
Well, Minnie, the way you stitch, it's probably a good thing you have things all kitted up and ready to go. This is a beaut!!! :D
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