Okay, so I finally spilled the beans to Cathy about my surprise for her. Mostly because I am going to need more time in order to fully complete her round robin. My stitching motivation hasn’t been what it could be, especially right now when I’m stressed about furniture, renovations, the holidays and work.
Cathy has been so kind as to give me as long as I need, basically. That way, I don’t feel so strapped to get it finished before Christmas. Thank you Cathy! I think you have helped to save my sanity, though my anxiety immediately found something else to focus on with a phone call today that the bedroom furniture will be delivered on Saturday. It’s okay; tomorrow is a Dr. Steve night so I can talk to him about my anxiety and the other stuff floating around in my brain today, mostly this massive competitive streak that I have when it comes to the last boyfriend I had before Terry. Long story, but I seem to have this incessant need to be better than him, financially, morally, etc. I’m not totally sure what it’s about, other than wanting to show him that I’m much better off without him than I was when we were together. And that was like 9 years ago. I think I have a problem there.
Anyway, that was a little off-topic. I finished my portion of Cathy’s round robin on November 30th, except for the personalization, and now that I’ve let the secret slip, I can show a picture of it. That way, at least Cathy knows what 3/4 of her round robin looks like. 😉
It’s a pansy design published by Sudberry House that I purchased from Patterns Online. LOVE that place!
P.S. I’m thinking of sending the biscornu photos to Sandra Vanosdall. I wonder if she would let me stitch any models for her? 😉
I think she would love to see what you have done with her design! Wouldn’t that be so cool if you started stitching for her?!
Pansies are just so *sigh, it looks great Jenna!
i think it looks lovely
Yes! Send the pictures to S.Vanosdall!!
Beautiful job on the pansy : )
I sat at my desk last night — with the intention to stitch. Put in a CD & never picked up a needle. What is with that??? I was just too tired to accomplish anything. And, today is another day. Good deal on the extension — those deadlines are difficult at times.
That’s a beautiful design, Jenna, Cathy will love it!
It’s perfect, Jenna, and goes with the one I picked really well, just like you said. I think you should send the photo so Sandy. Remind her that you were the one who gave her the color conversion at CATS this year. Even if she doesn’t ask you to stitch for her, I’m sure she’ll be glad to know how much you enjoy her designs. I know I would if it were me!
Oh my gosh, your biscornu is spectacular! What a beautiful finish 🙂
By all means send the pictures!
Cathy’s RR is looking so pretty! 🙂
Hope you’ll have a very illuminating and constructive time with Dr Steve today. 🙂
You’d make a great model stitcher IMHO, Jenna!
Competing with an ex is probably a healthier approach than actually avoiding entire states where lives/has lived just to avoid running into him … not that anyone I know would go to such extremes, of course. That would be nuts. ahem….
Definitely send your piccies to Sandra – I think all designers enjoy seeing their work stitched, and everyone loves positive feedback, regardless of who they are 🙂 And if you become a model stitcher for her too, all the better 😀 Your pansy looks beautiful, and good on you for stitching more for Cathy – that’s great your deadline has eased off, too, that’ll take some pressure off you 🙂