I had intended to write last weeks post in advance and have google work it's magic and schedule the post to appear while I was having surgery....unfortunately, life got in the way and I didn't manage to write anything! Ah, the best laid plans and all that.
So after surgery, my doctor told me to 'take it easy and rest up'...well of course, translated into English, that means don't do any housework and just sit and stitch......wouldn't you agree? I had cooked some meals and popped them in the freezer so that I could have more time stitching recuperate without worrying about meals. Unfortunately for me, I couldn't get comfortable at all to stitch! My leg was bandaged and I couldn't bend it and no matter what way I tried to sit or lie it wasn't conducive to stitching!
I did manage to do some stitching on the seashell design. This is where I was last time I posted...
....and this is where I am now....
...yes, I finally made a concerted effort to finish the last of the large seashells. Unfortunately it did involve some reverse stitching :) but the last bit of stitching to be done on it is quite simple and shouldn't take too long. So now all that's left is the last bit of the border and then allllll of the back stitching. Now I'm kicking myself (but very gently as my leg still hurts!) for not doing more of it as I completed each section.
Here's how the whole thing looks (although you'll have to excuse the slightly crooked picture)...
And I did manage another little design. This one was a request from my hubby, who never asks for anything and puts up with my cross stitching addiction (along with my many other little quirks), so I really couldn't say no to his request. He wanted me to stitch something for his staff....so here I was thinking he wanted something motivational or inspirational for them.....but no, he asked me to design and stitch him this....
Yes, this is how my hubby motivates his staff :) Actually, it's for when their projects aren't working and it's a funny way for them to ask for help. So when your project isn't working out, you put this up (it's framed, but I didn't take a picture) and others can help and lend support. They all thought it was funny, so I guess it must be working. I never, ever thought I'd be stitching a smiley pooh!
And on that note, I'll say....
....until next time...happy stitching!