Sunday, October 25, 2009

Pretty Sure I'm Not Me

The Pod People have taken over my body because first a finished project, then a cleaning frenzy, and now yet another finished project. But the comforting news is that all cleaning ceased as I finished this piece:

There are errors galore in this little piece of needlework, all the fault of the stitcher not Blackbird Designs. I would tell you exactly where they are but since I'm the only one that knows where they are, maybe you won't notice them.

This cross stitch chart appeared in one of the BBD quilt books, Summer Weekend. The quote really moved me when I saw it originally in KwiltyKim's webshot's album.

I can't wait to find the perfect frame and hang it in my soon to be painted bedroom right over my work area because the words are true. If you don't begin you can't succeed or fail. Powerful words they are, at least to me.

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14 comments:

Siobhán said...

Woohoo Melissa!! It looks perfect... nobody knows where the mistakes are but you. Enjoy the feeling of knocking out another WIP that is just beautiful. :)

Michelle said...

I love that piece - the words are so so true - and something I should remind myself of more often. This cleaning thing is really paying off for you! Congrats on another beautiful finish!

Laurie in Iowa said...

I love it Melissa! Congrats on another finish and congrats on getting your cleaning and rearranging done too. You've really been on a roll lately. YGG
I'm also happy that I have that BBD quilt book in my quilting stash... and I just may have to get it out and stitch up this design with the wonderful verse.

Missy Ann said...

That's great! I love the verse, saying whatever.

Melissa said...

This is a wonderful piece! Love it!

Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog) said...

That is a beautiful finish, Melissa. Truer words....

Diana said...

I agree those are very powerful words. Your design of them looks just great to me.

Erin said...

I love that! Now, off to scour eBay for that pattern book....

Beautiful (and inspiring) finish!

Kathy said...

It's beautiful, Melissa! I love the saying. It's so true.

Katrina said...

Very pretty! Congrats on the finish.

Mel said...

Very lovely. Don't worry about the mistakes. I'm sure no one can see them. and that is what makes it unique. :)

Charlene ♥ NC said...

Congrats on your successful weekend - proving the verse right. It is a sweet design - wonder if it's still aroung?

Sonda said...

It looks wonderful! That is a great thought and I'm sure it will look wonderful on your wall!

Brigitte said...

This little finish is so beautiful. I have never seen the pattern before.