Therapy

I have been trying to keep busy and there's really nothing more soothing to me than stitching.

Starry Starry Night

by Bent Creek

stitched on linen with GAST 

 

I don't know how long this has been in my stash but judging by the price sticker, it's been a while. I think Eye of the Needle was a small shop in downtown Plano, TX, back in the 90s. (I'm dating myself here!) It was a quick stitch with a limited color palette. I wish I knew what fabric I used but I'm just going to call it "khaki".

 

I've already started my next project but I don't have a photo to share. I'm working on the spring house from Prairie Seasons by Prairie Schooler. I did the summer house several years ago. I'll have to dig it out of my Fuppy Box for a little photo shoot when I get this one done.

 

Another time filler has been this jigsaw puzzle...

I picked it up at Barnes and Noble when I was visiting my daughter in Texas back in December. It's more of a Christmas themed puzzle but it has taken me forever to finish it! It's really very pretty with lots of gold foil sparkles everywhere. The photo doesn't do it justice. I hated taking it apart but I needed my table back!

Miss Aida has been taking good care of me! Here she is with her favorite toy, Ralph, aka Weird Raggy Thing. I don't know why I spend money on toys when she prefers a scrap of cloth above anything else. We had ourselves a Girls Weekend for Valentines Day where we sat around in our jammies, watched the Hallmark channel, did our nails, and gossiped about boys. We also celebrated her 5th birthday on the 21st. I can't believe my little girl is growing up so fast!

I think we're going to venture out for a quick walk. We are doing all the things that are supposed to help us feel better. I am grateful for all the kind words from those of you who read this here blog of mine. We will get through this.