Happy to be Home

I had a nice mini-vacation. I wish it could have lasted longer. Then again, it was plenty long enough. I learned a bit about myself while away. Nothing I will share right now. I just know that despite progress I have made over the past year emotionally, I have a long way to go.

And on that note, I have decided to start a new project for the year. It is called “My Security Blanket” by Patricia Allison.

My Security Blanket

It calls for 28ct Lugana in Days Gone By, but I am going to use 28ct Irish Linen in Tea. I have probably half of the floss colors called for at this time. I will work with what I have for now and purchase what I need at a later date. Got some bills that are a wee bit more important that stashing right now, lol.

I have also decided, for the new year, to do something new on the blog. I am going to use labels specifically to the name of the design I am working on from this point forward.

Comments

Kat said…
Awww... That's a lovely pattern Jules. I can't wait to see it stitched up.
January 13, 2013 at 1:31 PM
P.J. said…
Glad you are home again. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
January 13, 2013 at 2:04 PM
Lija Broka said…
I hope your trip was great, did you go anywhere exciting? Good luck on this piece looking forward to seeing it develop.
January 14, 2013 at 2:28 AM
Mii Stitch said…
Cute chart, lovely choice for your latest project! I'm looking forward to reading your update :)
January 14, 2013 at 4:04 AM
Linda said…
Wonderful project...looking forward to seeing it come along...welcome back! have a great day!
January 15, 2013 at 1:44 PM
Nicola said…
There is no place like home, always nice to return after a holiday.
January 16, 2013 at 10:13 PM
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