Hello everyone!
New Year’s Day was just last week, wasn’t it? This month went weirdly fast. I’d fallen into the rhythm of the last three years where months seemed to go both quickly and slowly at the same time – the Covid Time Paradox. But January went just… fast. Too fast, honestly.
I hope that you were able to embrace that strange phenomenon that is inspirational energy at the beginning of the new year and harness it for your stitching. It’s been a positive month on my end, and I’m in a good spot with progress – hoping that it continues as long as I can push it this year! I just try to remind myself that every stitch counts. Every single one. Even if I only manage a couple a day.
Challenge Heads Up – March One Month Challenge
March will be our first one month challenge of the year. If you are interested in participating, choose one of your WIPs and do a minimum of one stitch per day, every day, on it for the month of March. The theory is like potato chips – you likely won’t be able to do just one! It takes just a few minutes if you are having a super busy time, and it’s at least 31 extra stitches that you didn’t have in your piece at the beginning of the month. Remember… every stitch counts. Every single one. If you fall behind? No big deal – it’s not a ton of stitches to catch up! Just jump back in. If you can’t join us for March, there will be additional months in June, July, and October. Or of course – pick your own month that works for your schedule!
I’m off to hopefully have a productive early day of chores so I can be lazy and stitch all afternoon/evening during the football final games to determine the Super Bowl this year. Have a lovely February all, and I’ll see you next month!
Best,
Mel.
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Important SAL Announcements…
Question of the Month: If you have been to retreats, what are your must-bring items and supplies?
Next posting date: January 29, 2023
Topic(s) for next time: What stitch-a-longs (SALs) are you participating in this year?
Need all the basic info about the SAL? Go here for all details for 2023!
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Please remember that this stitch-a-long is intended to be fun – so if you’re too busy to post, too busy/ill/etc. to stitch – no worries! Post when you can and share what you have going, even if you’ve only been able to toss a single stitch into it. If you miss a few months, not a problem – just jump back in when you’re back with us! It’s not a race or a competition – we’re all just here to cheer each other on with our progress.