I hadn't really thought about stitching in that way...... My DB is an opera
singer (when he's not traveling around the world singing on cruise ships to
support his opera habit <g>.) When we were kids we were both smart (ok,
still are.....) but things came much easier for him. Now that we are adults
we have gained great respect for each other. He's finally given me credit
for the fact that I have the patience to raise 4 kids while yearly trips to
play uncle are about all he's up to.
My stitching gives me great satisfaction. I also really enjoy the fact that
my mother is my biggest fan! When people come over she will show them what
I've stitched and comment on how beautiful my work is :) I've met a lot of
people who say that they don't have the time for hobbies since they have
kids - always tell them that hobbies are more of a necessity when you have a
family. My stitching is for *me*, even though most of what I make goes to
the kids or other people. I make no apologies for this small bit of
selfishness.
Kelly
A woman without freckles is like a night without stars
>Thank You Thank You Thank You all!
>
>I grew up with a mom who could create beautiful things in any medium,
>needlework, oils, acrylics, furniture refinishing, dressmaking, the list
>is endless. My dad was a hat designer and had a great voice. One
>brother was musically gifted and the other the local football star. I
>have no gifts. Now at the age of 42, I realize that I love cross
>stitch. I needed a hobby to draw me away from workaholism and other
>destructive behaviors. I just decided it would be counted cross stitch
>and I was right. I hope I never put it down. I like being about to
>follow the instructions and create my own beautiful work of art.
>
>Thanks for all the great stories. Not only do I love doing cross
>stitch, I love reading about all aspects of it and anything related to
>it.
>
>Tina
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