Not Just a Dress Diary, My Friend.

I've decided to document ALL of my dabblings in this journal. That way I won't just use it for two SCA outfits and that's it. So a history of my creative works–everything I make by hand–will be here.

Today's entry: The Family Tree

About three years ago I started a cross stitch for my grandmother. She taught me how to cross stitch when I was but a wee lass. I managed to revive the skill, sketch a plan, and get as far as the tree trunks. Then managing apartments and having my second child in as many years got in the way. I'd like to get it done in time for my grandpa and grandma's anniversary, which I believe is in May. But I want to be done NOW, so I've set a deadline of March 10th. Then I'll have time to mat and frame it and send it properly.

Here's the plan I sketched aeons ago:



Here's where I was yesterday:



Here's where I ended today (my fingers are SORE):



As my husband pointed out last night as I was bemoaning my lack of progress, this is meticulous work. Good thing I love my grandma!