I got into a good embroidery groove last week during an online conference, I was able to get a bunch of the light green leaves started and work on the outline. And then, I broke the needle. I had a backup, but it was difficult to rethread the needle while it was attached to the work. I haven’t broken a hand needle in ages. It was surprising when I heard the snap.

While embroidering, I learned why people wear thimbles. I stabbed my thumb so hard it bled. I didn’t notice until I saw the blood on my index finger, but in good news I didn’t get any on my project! After deciding that having my blood, sweat, and tears going into a project was a bit too much for the day. I relaxed for a bit and in the evening decided to make cookie bars.

Embroidery is “fancy” visible stitching. I have been doing embroidery since I could sew. Tools and supplies Required supplies: embroidery needles fabric hoop thread scissors Nice to have: thimble stabilizer needle minder Favorite links Urban Threads

As it is the end of the month, I’d thought I take inventory of all my obvious works in progress (also known as WIP). Some things like the pair of socks that ride around in my trunk and my mother’s mittens are omitted from this list as they are forever projects. Handwriting I am currently working through copybook #1 of Spencerian System of Practical Penmanship. Most days when I practice I can only get through one page, today I got through two!

My state is under a stay at home order which means I have all sorts of time to craft now. I currently have an embroidery project, several crochet projects, and knitting stashed everywhere. I keep meaning to finish things but a new pattern is always more interesting than the mittens I have been working on for a decade. Completed projects Instead of showing off my current projects, I thought I’d give a tour of recent completed projects that better fit the current mood.