First Self-Designed Project
Hi! Just popping in to share my first self-designed and counted project. I thought I’d hate counting (I love the mindlessness of a painted canvas) but it really wasn’t so bad once I got the hang of the Stitchly chart! I used Silk & Ivory in 9 different pinks for the letters and a butter yellow for the background. I’m 26 weeks pregnant with my daughter, who we’ve named Seraphina, after a long journey with infertility, recurrent miscarriage, and endometriosis. I’ve longed for this moment, to be able to needlepoint something for my child. I poured all my gratitude, grief, and hope into this project. It’s surreal to look at. If you’re in the trenches of infertility, I see you and my heart is with you. This hobby has helped me survive so much pain, so lean into it and let it offer you the relief you so deserve.