Updaed May 28, 2023.
Today’s guest post is from Theresa Swiecicki, owner of Homestead Needle Arts in Grand Blanc, Michigan.
Yes, it’s that dirty word. How many of you have tossed that “F” word around in your mind? “I can’t start another project,” you whine to yourself. “I have to FINISH some!” I recently read an enlightening article on Knitting Daily where the author enjoined us to NOT feel guilty about having tons of projects going. When I change the word knitting to needlepoint, she essentially said just what I feel.
Don’t feel guilty about starting a new project! Keep yourself going creatively with new ideas, new experiences, new threads and new stitches! You’ll be re-energized and continue to love your hobby. Don’t let it become a chore AND don’t feel guilty if you no longer love an older project. If it sits for a few years and no longer calls to you, consider giving it away or consigning it to our July Garage Sale. Don’t feel guilty about taking a class just to learn a new technique. Learn what you want to learn – and then let go of the project! I’ve done it and I don’t have any lasting guilt. Let your needlepoint and your new “F” word be FUN.
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The shop is located at 8185 Holly Road, Suite 4 in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Be sure to stop by
About Janet M Perry
Janet Perry is the Internet's leading authority on needlepoint. She designs, teaches and writes, getting raves from her fans for her innovative techniques, extensive knowledge and generous teaching style. A leading writer of stitch guides, she blogs here and lives on an island in the northeast corner of the SF Bay with her family
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