I'm in a stitching slump. I probably haven't stitched more than ten hours since the first of the year. After next week, I won't be watching the grandbabies full time during the day (due to summer vacation for their teaching parents) so will have more free time and I want that to include stitching. So any suggestions for what you do when you get in a stitching slump?
Love in Stitches,
Coleen
Hi, Colleen -
I usually start something new, and choose something that gives immediate gratification. Like a band sampler, or a larger design made up of much smaller designs, so I can see fast results that excite me to continue with that piece. Pick something either "just for yourself" or for a really special gift.
OR try a new "spin" on a simple project - use an overdyed thread to stitch a bookmark, choose a kit with silk threads, try out a new fabric, plan a project with great care, selecting just the right overdyed linen for the background, etc.
And since TV is in reruns (and not even that compelling the first time through, LOL!) get a book on tape/CD to set aside a special time to stitch and listen. Or make a date with yourself to sit in the sun and stitch, with good music playing or a compelling story, and take the time to reflect on how wonderful it is to be immersed in all your senses ...in short, make it a hedonistic pleasure!
Have FUN!
Sue
I usually find that picking up either a new project (something about a nice trip to the shop for S.E.X. can make one more eager to stitch) or different stitching technique will help.
If I don't feel like working on Xst, I'm more likely to feel like knitting or crocheting (I also tat and quilt, but very rarely does the urge hit for those). Sometimes Xst (and other embroidery) is just too fussy for my state of mind, while more mindless work like knitting is perfect!
Caryn
Pick up one of Just Nan's little patterns - they're not very big and you can just do the centre part with a little charm - or more - whatever your little heart desires. They are so gorgeous in little gold frames. I have in my collection Swan Lake and Among The Roses (plus a few others I'm sure that I can't put a name on right now) Have fun - enjoy your time off.
Sharon (N.B.)
Treat yourself to a new design that really calls out to you!
Pat P
Sometimes when I'm not actually in a stitching mood, I look at charts, read stitching magazines, and sort of map out plans of what I'd like to do in the future. Eventually I come across something I just have to stitch right away -- and off I go again.
Coleen said
If you don't have one in your stash, treat yourself to a new chart or kit with a design that you like or technique that you can do almost in your sleep. IMNSHO, working on something that speaks to you or that's not a big challenge will ease you back into wanting to stitch more.
Little things, finish in a few hour things! Bookmarks work well, especially if you get the prefinished ones at the craft shop.
Cheryl
As one weaving teacher wrote , if you can`t weave for any reason , at least Think about it ! read about it ! plan something on paper ,,,, eventually You will be ready when you can do it !!! mirjam
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