Fall Fun and Frustration!

Well, I started stitching this adorable little Fall sampler stitchery. It is by Heart In Hand, and is called "Autumn Medley".
I was so excited, and all was going fine..so it seemed!
It is such a simple design, but I kept making mistakes. I am blaming it on my new progressive contact lenses!!
The eye doctor kept telling me that I needed glasses for up close, when I kept telling him that I didn't need them at all. (not in denial, I only have vision problems for distance)..I can see very well up close.
He prescribed these new contacts for me. Supposedly for distance and near vision.
They seem fine, UNTIL I have to stitch on 28 count or higher.

Anyways...I kept making mistakes on this adorable little sampler. I counted and re-counted..and the mistakes kept coming along.
I stuck with it..until I didn't center the word Autumn correctly.
I then went to frog stitches using my little embroidery scissors.
Well, that did it! I cut through the fabric in several places.
I worked so hard today for so many hours, and then all my work is ruined :(

Now, I tried to re-stitch over the holes..and I cannot.
I don't know what to do..looks like this piece is ready for the trash. I feel so bad about it. I so wanted to stitch this and frame it for our home.
I don't even think I want to start all over again.

On top of it all..I didn't center it on the fabric correctly, so the piece is stitched too close to the bottom of the fabric.
I should have stopped a long time ago I guess :(

Oh well, time to pull out a new project I guess.
The excitement for this one is gone out the window!

I did have a nice day yesterday. I took my daughter to a pumpkin patch and we found a really nice plump pumpkin to display in our home!
I took some really nice photos while we were there.

Wishing you a Sunday filled with blessings!
Raggedystitches,
Louise

Finished Fall Stitchery

I finished my little pumpkin design :)
This is a Harvest Cross Stitch Design I found at the Better Homes and Gardens Website. It is titled, "Count Your Pumpkins"
I have admired this design for some time now..and glad I finally stitched it up!

I am thinking about what to stitch next..I am excited with this time of year..my favorite! Just love pumpkin designs. I have another freebie that I am considering doing..I just might start that today...

I will be visiting the doctor today with my daughter. She hasn't been feeling well for a couple of days now. Possibly double ear infections , as both ears are hurting her..along with her throat. This always seems to happen when she goes back to school!
Everyone passes those germs around..so many students.
She is staying home today, I will take her to the doctor, give her soup and give her extra special attention!

Our new house is looking so pretty. I planted pansies out front, in colors of burgundy and yellow. We put out black mulch..never knew they had the color black! Wasn't sure how it would look..it is fantastic! Goes so perfect with the black shutters and black door. We also added new gold house numbers.

I went for a very long bike ride in my neighborhood last night. The weather was absolutely outstanding! I LOVE this neighborhood we are living in now. Everyone is so friendly, and even if you don't know someone, they always say hello. Much different from the neighborhood we left behind in NC. I am glad we came back home.
We missed it here so much.

I have decided to try to start eating healthier as of today...
I thought if I posted it here, it might stick!! (lol)
I need to exercise and start feeling better.
I am getting older and I need to fight it!!
One thing perhaps I shall ban from looking at is potato chips..what do you think? ;)
That is my one weakness..I believe.. I could live on them..truly I could. :)


**** The Raggedy & Friends BOM Block #3 is up at the painted quilt blog!***
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I wish you all a day filled with many beautiful blessings..
and may all you do be done with love, for LOVE is the greatest gift!