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2015 – A Year of Finishes

22 Thursday Jan 2015

Posted by Julia Monroe in crafts, tea time

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That’s what my plan is. Over the decades, I’ve accumulated scores of projects. I have most of the supplies to complete them all but never had the time. So this year, I prayed a short & sweet New Year’s Prayer.

“God, you own time. You can hold it back or speed it up. Right now, I’m pretty sure it’s shortened. … You said unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. Well, I’m not asking for more time, I’d just like enough time to finish. Please let me have just enough time to finish everything. Thank you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

I realize “everything” is quite expansive. And I’m ok if “Everything” might not include all my scores of projects. But I’m confident that this will be the Year of Finishing. Woohoo! Yes!! I want to actually finish things, especially the old things.

The other day I found this cross stitch while rummaging in my closet. It was started around 1994 from a kit by Candamar Designs. It must have been a popular design because Teacup Stack is still being sold.

I made slight changes to the design, including some color changes. One change was a mistake, using a thread much too red to make berries. The teacup looked too much like a Christmas teacup.

Teacups cross stitch - the red was too bright so I cut out all the stitches.

Teacups cross stitch – the red was too bright so I cut out all the stitches.

So a couple days ago I cut out the colors I didn’t want and added new. I’m really liking the colors so far.

Teacups cross stitch, with pretty purple berries and a softer bow on the pink teacup.

Teacups cross stitch, with pretty purple berries and a softer bow on the pink teacup.

I’m not sure how I’ll finish it. I probably won’t stitch the pitcher or creamer on top and bottom. The teacups look balanced as they are but the pitcher seems much too unrealistic. I do want to add some words around the border though, something about “my cup runneth over” and maybe a quote about service to others if I can find a good one.

 

Thank you for your patience while I was away. I’ve missed posting but will catch up. Keeping current with this blog is part of my commitment to Finishing! That’s a happy thought indeed.

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Springing Ahead

12 Monday Mar 2012

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I am sooo not ready for a time change! I need more advance notice than a day if I’m expected to “spring” anywhere. I should have been keeping track of the time.

Tonight I got out the hourglass. It takes about 59 minutes and some seconds to empty so it’s not exactly an hour. But time doesn’t seem like it’s speeding by second after second when there are no minute marks. I like that. There is just a steady stream of sand falling, falling, falling, building a little pile that peaks and then collapses and peaks all over again. It’s a soothing way to keep track of time… well… only when knowing the exact time isn’t an issue. But of course, we don’t have that luxury. So I must get ready for the sprint. Welcome Daylight Savings Time.

The Hourglass.

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