Stitching is one of my long-time hobbies that has come in and out of my life, depending on what's happening. I haven't attempted other types of embroidery yet, although I'm sure that eventually I'll have other types of projects linked to this page. For now, it's all cross-stitching. :)
So why do I stitch? Besides the relaxation that stitching gives me, it's also the sense of accomplishment. Stitching is often a labor of love-- the pieces I tend to work are large, long-term projects. But the end results are so worth it!
My Current Rotation
Whether it's a good policy or not, I'm starting three new projects this round, partially because I really want to get these projects underway, but also because I desperately need a couple of projects that aren't large pieces (like the rest of my rotation). I'm also introducing my first "obligation" piece (a gift for a friend) at the end of this round.
1) Apache Wedding Blessing
2) Egyptian Sampler
3) Elemental Dragons: Spirit
4) Focus: Apache Wedding Blessing
5) Home is Where the Cat Is
6) Backstitching
Each linked title is a page for the individual projects, including my notes as I go and progress photos. I also have a page keeping my prior rotation rounds organized, in case I ever need to reference them for some reason.
I stitch to a ten hour guideline rotation-- I must do ten hours on each piece. If I feel in the groove on the current piece in my rotation, I'll allow myself up to a month to keep working on it before I force myself to switch over. Because I have two Teresa Wentzler pieces in my rotation, I've put a specific 10-hour slot JUST to focus on backstitching so that it gets done. If there's not ten hours worth of backstitching on one project, I will use the slot to do backstitching on any other projects that are ready for it. Otherwise, I'll just move on.
