So many of the moms I am friends with have cool and amazing talents. In fact, thinking about it, so do the grandmothers I know. My mom is an unbelievable cook, seamstress and gardener. All you need to know about my mother-in-law is that she was the general contractor on a house built for my husband's family when he was growing up--she's got it together. And my dad's wife is a very talented decorator who put together Cate's dream bedroom.
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| I could never in a million years have done this. |
I've got friends that are successful business women, fabulous chefs, accomplished interior designers, and craft mavens.
And then, there's me. I try to dabble in all of the above (except general contracting and bedroom construction--that would be a sight) but I'm decidedly average. I do, however, love to...well...ummm...needlepoint. I am totally channeling my inner 80-year-old, but I think it's so fun.
Today, I
took dragged the family to a local needlepoint shop to get a stocking pattern for Cate. Sadly, the painted patterns are currently NIB--not in budget. $300 for the pattern alone?!?! OUCH. So, I immediately downshifted and decided to stitch a belt for my husband with a wonderful pattern I call "three thick stripes." I've made a few belts before, and a stocking for Rhett, so it should be a snap.
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| Sort of impressive, no? |
The belt will look very similar to one I made for Rhett while he was in Charlottesville. Instead of UVA colors, this time he has requested his college colors.
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| Here is the original belt in all its glory. Note to self: try to avoid visible white canvas next time. |
I got my supplies and design all sketched out this afternoon...
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| Graph paper, canvas, new needles and thread? They make my heart pitter patter. |
...and started to stitch.
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| One thread down. Hundreds to go. |
I'll post a picture once it's done. I'm sure all two of my readers are absolutely dying to see it ;)
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