bodner017

Some of us enjoy collecting things. Do you? One of my favorite things to collect are Japanese embroidery books, they are so cute! My other favorite collection is of Aunt Martha's embroidery patterns. Perhaps you already knew this about me ;-). When it comes to Japanese embroider books, I collect them for inspiration, motivation, and just for pure embroidery eye candy! Don't mind at all if I never get to make something from each of my books, in reality that'll be kind of impossible.  My collection was started the year I was diagnosed with a life threatening illness from which, thanks to God, I'm able to call myself a survivor. During that trial-some time, (besides trying to keep myself built up spiritually, and surrounding myself with family/friends, and lots of positive thoughts) starting this collection gave me something to do and look forward to, especially since I wasn't able to be out and about. So much cuteness and beauty in each page gave me something...

Trying to keep up with family responsibilities, house chores, and everything else around here, while dealing with health issues can feel a bit up hill. Having projects ready to go could make things a bit easy,... or so I'm telling myself. So I will be trying that even when I have to sit by my oldest homeschooler and see if project progress results from it. After all one more multi-tasking skill  ;-) added to a mother's multi-tasking abilities wouldn't hurt... right? And even when I'm feeling unwell if there's a few projects already ready to go, then it'll be easier to pick one up and take it to bed.