Cross Stitch Cafe......where your "to do" list gets longer by the day

sweetcarer

winniepooh wrote: »

I really love cross stitch I find it very relaxing. Ive done no craft work all day and im finding it extremely upsetting.

Don't you dare get rid of anything. We all need outlets in life to make us sane - make us - us. My late husband - much as I loved him - I had to give up things for him, my career, my captaincy in the Girl Guides, doing volunteer for the St Andrews ambulance, seeing friends on a regular basis - I had to give them all up to stay at home and look after him full time 24/7. I don't regret giving them up as I loved my husband but sometimes I look back and think - I would of had my 25 year service badge if I stayed, maybe made commissioner in the Guides but this all what ifs.

I know in life you do have to give up things but cross stitch is proven to help in life - helps you relax as you said - I find it very relaxing - my work and my life can be quite stressful and when I cross stitch I go into a bubble and no one can disturb me while I am in it.

Please think very carefully about this - I was talking about it to my "new" hubby and he says "you wouldn't make me give up my games" because like his games our stitching is our outlets.

Sorry for going on - I can't stand by and say nothing. You know we are all here for you - ask him is there anything he would like stitched for the wall - you can stitch anything!

Keep well

sweetcarer

JCS1

Winnie - is there anywhere secure that you can keep it for a while (if not, I'm sure the nearest one of us would keep it for you) Don't give everything away from the sake of one argument - and a man!

thinking of you and sending hugs x

Flat_Eric

Winnie I agree with all the comments on here. hugs xxx (big ones) and Chicky GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

winniepooh

I could hid them in a suitcase in the garage. He never goes in the garage

chickywiggle

winniepooh wrote: »

I could hid them in a suitcase in the garage. He never goes in the garage

fab plan and when he calms down sneak it back in....... or keep it in a suitcase in the house and when he says anything tell him its your clothes packed for the next time he p155e5 you off

maria_and_the_imps

Brilliant plan, Winnie but please don't let him ruin it for you and if you need to rant we are always here for you xxx

postingalwaysposting

Good plan Winnie, please don't give up stitching you were enjoying it too much.

BOBBIs_MUMMY

agreed with all comments above Winniepooh, please keep your stash sure you can find somewhere to hide it and if it brings you relaxation and enjoyment as we know it does then don't give it away x

Soulie

winniepooh wrote: »

Morning all. Im getting rid of all my cross stitch bits and bobs free to a good home. I'll post piccies probably tomorrow evening.

I would be happy to take some off your hands if you are sure, as I stitch a lot for charity so anything would be a great help. Fell free to PM me, if you are sure and have some stuff left.

ETA. Just saw your posting, so please ignore this one, I should have continued reading lol

nmm

Hi guys, sorry your picture got ruined chicky and ((hugs)) winnie, hope things settle down soon.

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