Two years, & SCREAMING for an update!

Wow, wow, wow!  I had no idea when my computer crashed 2 years ago that I would lose track of updates on this blog so completely!  It wiped out my entire collection of pictures, stitching finishes, WIP's, templates, overlays & digital patterns.  It's been a very long time coming, but I am finally beginning the tedious process of building my collection again.  It is with the help of my (far more knowledgeable) brother that I was able to FINALLY buy an editing program.  I cannot tell you how thrilled I was the first time 'really' editing a picture earlier this month!  I feel like I can be a lot more creative & expressive now.  I am ecstatic!

The last 2 years have presented a lot of challenges.  My Grandmother died, & we had the grueling task of preparing my Grandparent's house for selling.  This took us months, & within 2 weeks of finishing we had a number of home appliances die within a short amount of time.  An unexpected kitchen renovation was required to fit a new refrigerator, & my Dad was diagnosed with cancer right after.  It felt like there was no time to breath.  The good news is, after 6 months of chemo treatment,  he has been declared CANCER FREE!!!!  :)  All in all, 2018 was a particularly testing year, & I was so glad to see it gone.

I started up a channel on YouTube in 2017 which definitely pushed me out of my comfort zone.  Thank goodness I've moved past all of the 'umms' which are part & parcel to starting out a video blog.  ;)  I have also recently discovered the joys of Diamond Painting.  It's a great new outlet & change of pace.  Still, my first love is Cross Stitching.   I love that I have met other stitchers through my channel, & hope to meet many more & get more involved in chats & 'happenings'. 

I hope to update this blog more regularly now with an even larger variety of content.  I will be posting pictures of my progress, finishes & new starts, both stitching & drilling, (which are always so exciting!) and featuring posts on other topics as well.  I hope you'll stick around & visit often.  :)

Thanks for stopping by!  ~Christy