Note: I’m sorry for no blog post last night. I went for my first iron infusion and landed myself in the ER when I reacted adversely. I didn’t get home until 1am:(. I promise I’ll get back to telling you about my life tonight.
Stitching:
Last year I had as one of my goals, to finish a cross stitch project I had started many years ago. 
Well it didn’t even move off the shelf. So this year I joined a Stitch a Long to get my butt in motion and get it done. Today is my first post. Here is where I am at. 
This was all done many years ago as I have to admit that I haven’t even touched this project in the past eleven years!! I have to admit the first picture I took was actually sideways and I didn’t even realize it. Boy is that embarrassing to admit!
This SAL has already worked as the project has at least moved from my shelf to the coffee table! I will definitely want to do something on it before our next post in three weeks.
Be sure to check out everyone else’s progress! There are some amazing projects! If you’re interested in joining, just click on Avis’ link below.
Just a note, if there’s anyone in the SAL who can tell me an easy way to add all these names while on an iPhone, please let me know:)
A Petite Slice of Life 
Ha I used to Cross stitch all the time, but no time anymore, this is my hobby I suppose! – Laura
It’s a good hobby too
Welcome to the SAL! I do hope you are feeling better today. Your stitching project is beautiful and I look forward to seeing your progress on it.
Thank you so much!
Oh no, hope you’re OK! I used to do cross stitch a lot but not sure I could see that close-up these days! I had one of peacocks I started in the 1990s and finished in about 2007!
Oh good I’m not the only one who has left a project to languish for many years:)
I haven’t cross stitched in years. hope you enjoy picking it up from time to time and I can’t wait to see your projects
Thank you! I’d be happy just to get this project done
oh no! Hope you’re feeling better too! Such a lovely pattern. So happy we can motivate you to get back to it. Looking forward to seeing your stitching progress on this one!
Thank you! I want to stitch today, but I think it’s probably a better idea to wait until I’m feeling clear headed.
That sounds like a good idea. Do get some extra rest!
I will:)
Oh no! I hope you’re ok and they figure out a way to up your iron.
I hope so too! This was the backup plan so not sure what’s next
So sorry to hear the infusion went south.😔 Is that a common issue, or were they surprised too? I must apologize, I got my post up and forgot to include a welcome to you in it, sooo….Welcome AJ, I’m so glad you decided to take the plunge! I know you’ll stitch more with this group!
I had four out of the five common side effects.
Not to worry Kathy- I have felt very welcomed:)
Oh goodness I hope you feel better soon.
Thank you. I hope so too!
😘🙏🏻
This is the prettiest comment box I’ve every left a comment in!
I just read through your past posts to get to know you. I am a retired teacher so I’m always interested in hearing about the life. I also try to exercise every day and I knit and crochet. Meanwhile I am glad your UFO has now made it to the living area! This SAL is great for keeping us motivated but a little warning…the weeks in between updates just fly by. So hope you are feeling all better and a hearty welcome from me just outside Ottawa, Canada.
Oh thank you! My aunt and uncle lived in Ottawa for years, but have just moved down to a city on the river, which I can’t remember the name of for the life of me.
Yes I’m thinking I’d better do some stitching right away or the time will get away from me!
I had an embroidery that sat unfinished in my workbox for 42 years!!! It took 2 evenings when I finally worked on it! This SAL is great for motivation, looking forward to watching your progress.
Wow that is amazing! What a feeling of accomplishment you must have had!
Welcome AJ ~ nice to have you along on this SAL. We’re neighbors in a sense, I am across the border in Bellingham 🙂 I joined the SAL last year and it was the best motivator to get a few things undone done. You have a wonderful project and it will be fun to see your progress 🙂 Sharon
Thanks Sharon! That’s so cool that you’re close in proximity. Have you always lived in the Pacific Northwest?
I hope I get some stitching done!
Originally from New York but have been here now over 20 years – and love it here. Was up in Vancouver this summer with my brother, here from New York (Bronx) on a visit. Took him to Granville Island for the day 🙂 PS I was a special ed para ed at Ferndale HS for 20 years and just retired 2 years ago.
You were brave to tackle Granville Island on a summer day though it sure is a neat place to spend the day.
Wow that is not an easy job! I bet you’re loving retirement?!
Welcome to the SAL. I’m looking forward to seeing that lovely project get stitched. Hope you’re feeling better soon!
Thank you! You have all made me feel so welcome! I hope I get some stitching done!!!
hello AJ and welcome to the SAL. Here’s to hoping you actually stick a needle & thread into this before the next update ^^
Oh I sure hope I do!!!
Sorry you labor-intensive post took time. BUT I loved looking at these blogs. I don’t follow stitching (cross) blogs but wow, there’s some good stuff out there!
Isn’t there some amazing projects?!?! I just hope I get my butt in motion and make some good progress!
I’m glad you are doing this. I love watching sewalongs progress.
Lol well hopefully there will be progress!
Sorry to hear bout the ER visit, I hope you’re okay now!
Just recuperating at home
Take care!
Thank you
Welcome to the SAL, AJ!
I’m sorry to hear you had to go to the er!
Yes it definitely wasn’t a fun experience
I hope you’re okay.❤️
Starting to get better, now starts the round of specialist appointments:(
I’ll be thinking of you…good luck!😘
Thank you
Welcome to the group…..it is a great way to stay motivated. However, I have to echo Jocelyn’s warning ~ the weeks come around quickly, but no one minds if you just say “sorry, no progress”! Your cross stitch is very pretty, but looks to me, a non-cross-stitcher, like a challenge.
Hope you are feeling good now. Time in emergency departments is never fun.
I’m still recuperating but am hoping to feel up to stitching before the next update comes along
Good luck with your project! Hopefully the SAL will get the motivation going 🙂
I’m hoping it does!
Oh no! I hope you are sorted out and feeling better now!
Going back to work today so I am slowly getting better
Hej! Welcome to this SAL! Your embroidery looks lovely and I´m glad you decided to work on it again!
Thank you
Oh no! I hope you are well recovered!!
Not really but slowly getting there
Hi AJ – welcome to the SAL! We’re getting a real PNW/BC gang going — I’m in Seattle. This stitch-a-long has really kept me motivated to work on a lot of projects, hopefully it will inspire you, too!
Oh that is so cool that there are at least three of us nearby:)
I am hoping it inspires some stitching. When I first bought the book, I planned to do all 12 designs! Lol
Oh dear, what a rotten way to start the new year. At least the SAL did some good. 😉 I hope you feel up to actually stitching soon. And that things improve as the year rolls on.
Thank you. So far I have felt too foggy but hopefully this weekend!
And I’m sorry I keep trying to comment on your SAL update to tell you that the heart project is so pretty and the elf hanging is perfect for right now when elf on the shelf is so popular, but it never shows up:(
Some folks do seem to have trouble leaving comments on blogspot blogs like mine. I also moderate the comments so they don’t show up on the blog until after I’ve read and approved them. Thanks for your compliments though! 🙂
Oh no – so sorry you had a bad reaction! Hope you are feeling better soon!
Thank you
I’m so excited for you!! And proud of you!!
Thank you! I just hope I get something done on it!
Me too!
Welcome to the SAL ! You’ve chosen a lovely project, best of luck getting some work done on it!