Honestly, I'd been stitching on this Dropcloth Sampler @dropcloth sampler on and off for months. And you know how I always say, "This was fun to stitch?" Yeah, this one not so much. I don't know why! I began with those little blue flowers, did a few, and then let it sit. And I did that several times over the months of stitching. Nothing against this one; I guess that's just the way it is sometimes.
The details seemed finer than usual, so I used Aurifil 12wt double-thickness, instead of perle cotton. I do very much enjoy stitching with that. So that wasn't the problem.
I finally just forced myself to finish it (watching the AL West division championship games didn't hurt!) and I'm so glad I did. The original intent for this wreath by Rebecca Ringquist of Dropcloth, was to use two hoops to make a frame for another embroidery project in the center. I may do that, or I may not. I have another idea that would involve a bit more stitching on it, so we'll see. Another day.
I appreciate your honesty! Not all projects are meant to be the next favorite thing, and some projects are celebrated more in the finishing (thank goodness that's done!) than in the doing. That's just life. I look forward to seeing if and how this one evolves next for you.
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