{Getting back to Embroidery}

Embroidery is kind of a summertime hobby for me, it seems. Do you do

that with your interests -- pick them up during certain times of the year?

It's been about six months since I did any stitching, but I found myself starting a

new project in April. I like having something to do inside when it's hot outdoors. :)

Inspiration hit when I decided to make something for David's mom for Mother's

Day. She loves and collects lighthouses. So, I started making her a towel using

lighthouse iron-ons I bought awhile back at JoAnn's with her in mind. I didn't

finish it in time for her special day, but I showed her the project-in-progress

when she was here for a visit with a promise to get it done and mailed her way.

It was fun to do some stitching again! The towel has an image on each side:

Do you remember when I was doing Stitch-and-Bitch with Lindsay and Carlene?

Well, they both up and moved to Colorado. I've missed them and our little get-togethers.

My friend Patti has been going to a knitting club. Her co-worker, D'Arcy, started it.

I invited myself along last Friday, and they didn't seem to mind that I was doing this

instead of knitting. It was great to be around happy, positive woman who wanted to

connect and create.

They welcome new members if you're local and interested. It's at Paradise Bakery by

Gilbert Road and the 202 at 6PM. (It's every Friday in June and then it'll be every other

Friday in July, I think.) There's no fee to join. Just bring your materials and a smile. :)