Gifted Gorgeousness October

 This is a wonderful SAL hosted by Jo over at https://serendipitousstitching.blogspot.com/?m=1

My project is a gift for my mom:

This will eventually be a book cover. 

Comfort Stitching

 I should work on some of my other projects but this one is calling me.

Progress

 I am almost ready to add beads to my motifs. 

Then I need to finish the border.

October Travel

 I just got back from visiting my family in Albuquerque. I love Balloon Fiesta!

I took two projects with me, Baltic Easter Basket Cover by Avlea and a book cover for my mom.

Stress Stitching

 Life is a little stressful right now. I think a lot of people feel stressed right now. So when I am overly stressed I stop anything that adds to my stress. I listen to the Bible and stitch. Since stitching slows down your heart rate and lowers your blood pressure, it's the perfect activity to calm myself down. Also, listening to God's word puts everything in perspective.

For some reason counted canvas wasn't working so I pulled out Alice Ellen Usher. One color and just letters or numbers. Perfect.

I also purchased this cute thread holder from

Sassy Jacks It makes me happy.

To Rip or Not to Rip

 

If you look closely, the Jessica's are not correct. I will have to rip them out because they bother me. 

New Start

 Because I felt like it:

Jeanette Kirkland 1821 using Cosmos threads and 37 count Wild Honey