Whew, it's been way too long since I have posted on this blog. Life has been hectic, and that's an understatement. Work has been incredibly busy and stressful - and yes, I have had "the talk" with the bosses about needing to change the situation. So far, nothing has changed but they DID listen to me and seem to understand and appreciate my need to de-stress. A week of vacation has helped tremendously. I need to find me a rich sugar-daddy to support me so I can do that all the time ----- NOT! Today was my first day back, after a 9 day break (3 vacation days, 2 weekends and 2 holidays for Thanksgiving) and I worked an hour late just trying to get caught up a little bit. I fear that will be the pattern for at least a bit longer.
Ok, now I titled this post "Holiday Sewing" for a reason. I am a member of a Yahoo group that is sewing related, and this year joined a Christmas ornament swap. Each person in the group makes 5 ornaments and sends them to the other 4 members of the group, plus one goes to the sewing diva who inspired the group. (She sends 2 ornaments to every one of us). So I will get 6 in return. The rules are simple - they must be hand sewn, but otherwise everyone can be creative. Mine are smocked, and I worked feverishly last week to get them all done. I completed the smocking yesterday, and mounted each onto the Styrofoam ball last evening. The only thing I had to do tonite was put on a little lace circle "topper", then add ribbons for decoration and hanging. After working late, stopping at the gym, and then fixing and eating some dinner, I finally got ready to start working on them. To my dismay, I discovered I had ABSOLUTELY no white lace in the house. I have pink lace, black lace, tiny white edging, and a LOT of ecru - but none of that would work. I had long ago changed out of my work-out clothes when I got home - So - at 8:40 PM I stuffed my pj top down into my knit pants, put on clogs over my fuzzy warm socks, and zipped up my winter coat so that no one could see my pj top (a retro print with wringer washing machines, irons, aprons, etc. - cute but not exactly something I want to wear in public). And off to Joann Fabrics I went - knowing it is a 7 minute drive and they close at 9:00. I prayed the whole way that I didn't get a flat tire or accident or anything - and fortunately I didn't. And I'm very happy to report that my ornaments are now done, ready to mail tomorrow. I'm going to take pictures and will post one on here tomorrow.
