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Remember Me is close to the point where I can sew the two halves together. I have a ways to go, but the end is in sight.

I also started a new project this week. With all the craziness at work, it didn’t take long to realize I didn’t have the mental capacity at night to work on Study in Stitches. I needed something more mindless and started a pair of crochet socks.

I bought the book on clearance at Hobby Lobby a few years ago, and the yarn at Goodwill. This is ...

It’s almost Fall. I love everything about this time of year – cooler weather, the red, orange, gold and brown leaves against a crisp blue sky, the smell of cinnamon and nutmeg, pumpkin everything, fresh apples. The days are getting shorter, with less time outside. The sewing room calls my name.

I didn’t finish anything last month, nor did I start anything new. I wanted to but already had a lot going.

I began The Short List many years ago to create short-term goals and a way to focus. I change things up as my interests change.

Project 1 ...

I’ve had a few sessions with this project, which is less than I hoped. But any start is a good start.

I’m tracking the threads and the stitches in a notebook because I won’t remember them over time. The info will be helpful if I choose to repeat anything.

The top two wavy rows are chain stitch with a blue variegated Prism craft thread. Prism is a DMC product, something I didn’t know until I looked it up.

The next two rows are chain stitch with #12 pearl cotton from Presencia. With this finer thread I ...

August always feels like the end of summer, even though it’s still hot in September. Once school starts, the focus turns to fall activities and the upcoming holidays.

I have a lot going on this month and won’t have many weekends at home. I expect that will cut down my creative time.

I finished a shirt in July and didn’t start anything new.

I began The Short List many years ago to create short-term goals and a way to focus. I change things up as my priorities and interests change.

Project 1 (Stitching): Peace on Earth by ...

We’re moving on to the next stage in my stitch project.

The easy part was picking a name for it. Going forward I’ll call it Study in Stitches, or maybe SiS for short.

I cut a piece of muslin-like fabric and serged the edges. I drew a rectangle on it to mark the border. I need enough margin around the edge to allow for finishing.

I pulled together various flosses and other stitching supplies. Not too bad so far.

After that I established a few ground rules.

• I will make mistakes, and I will need to get over ...