I love sitting down to cross stitch. It requires a high level of concentration, and yet has a simplicity about it that allows my brain to think deeply about other things. It is kind of craft perfection.
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Oh how I wish I could cross stitch without getting angry at myself. I have tried the smaller ones, but can never get through one.
ReplyDeleteI used to do needlepoint and found it very relaxing, too.
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I'm totally impressed! I tried cross-stitch once upon a time, but I don't have the patience to do it. However, I love looking at beautiful cross-stitch and it makes me happy! :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed with you. My scatterbrained mind would never be able to concentrate long enough for that.
ReplyDeleteI can never seem to finish a cross stitch unless they’re small.
ReplyDeleteI love the subject matter of yours; it looks like it will be gorgeous when done!
I love the cross stitch Tracie.
ReplyDeleteHey have U met Erin in real life?
That would be cool if you had.
So true, it's so nice to get involved in a project like this! Nice job!!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could do something like that. I am all thumbs. No creative talent. I can't draw, I can't sew, ugh!
ReplyDeleteLovely cross stitch.
ReplyDeleteI used to love to do that. Haven't in years. Now I just nap and read as my relaxation.
ReplyDeleteHi Tracie ... nice to meet you! Thanks for your comments on my blog. I love cross stitching, but haven't pulled it out for years.
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Denalee
That's really pretty.
ReplyDeleteI crochet, which I think falls into the same category - concentrate while relaxing.
I used to cross stitch, think about doing it again from time to time. I love the one you are working on!
ReplyDeleteI used to do that. I really loved it, too.
ReplyDeleteI have so many wonderful memories of my grandmother cross stitching. I should take it up. It looks like fun!
ReplyDeletemy mom can cross stitch-I think it skips a generation! ha!
ReplyDeleteGood therapy:D
ReplyDeleteI wish I had hobbies like that. I knitted for a while, but I was not good.
ReplyDeleteI make needlepoint custom pet pillows. You're right; very relaxing and makes me feel productive when we are sitting and watching TV. Your friend Erin is making a powerful difference. I am glad she will be on Oprah, and working towards legislation.
ReplyDeleteI actually used to be pretty good at cross stitching and embroidery. I miss it. I've been planning to go out and pick up the things necessary to take it up again. I bet it will all come back to me once I start again.
ReplyDeleteOh man...I use to cross stich before I knitted... I'm talking EVERY NIGHT I would cross stitch - couldnt watch TV without doing it.
ReplyDeleteThis is making me miss it!
Tracie,
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Ooooh so pretty! The only craftiness that I've ever developed any talent at is scrapbooking but I love LOOKING AT cross-stitch.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I love about knitting and stitching --- your mind is busy, but you can still think your own thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI love when everything is totally quiet and I have my stitching time.
Pure heaven on earth.
I was never cool enough to do counted cross stitching - always had to have the patterns pre-printed, but boy, I loved it regardless!
ReplyDeleteI love cross stitching too! I wish I have more time to do it though.
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