it's been a day for sure. we've been to the vet today (because one of our cats started marking things), and as a last act of retaliation for it the kitty cat decided to mark the envelope I had prepared for the bad canvas to return it. I think the combined smell of valerian (calming collar for him, apparently) and cat piss will be burning through my nose for several days. hit the last bits of my good plastic canvas as well, the lil bastard (though I say that with the utmost affection). we came to the conclusion he's gotten angry at me for getting a job and not being at home all the time. since I can't change that, all sensitive craft has been moved into a cat-free room for the time being, hah.
found out nobody here carries a plastic Aida higher than 14, so I ordered some from an embroidery specialty shop. ... couldn't help myself and picked up a kit while I was at it. it has lot of back stitch and I'm not used to working with actual coded colors (it's an Anchor kit), so it'll be a fun challenge for sure! once I finish all my current projects. I will be so strong and not start it sooner. definitely. I will be SO strong.
did some more stitching on the midtone of my current sprite. getting closer to moving onto the darks! also properly put away carabiners and other components, which was quick and simple, but it's satisfying to look at an organizer that is actually organized.
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it's been a day for sure. we've been to the vet today (because one of our cats started marking things), and as a last act of retaliation for it the kitty cat decided to mark the envelope I had prepared for the bad canvas to return it. I think the combined smell of valerian (calming collar for him, apparently) and cat piss will be burning through my nose for several days. hit the last bits of my good plastic canvas as well, the lil bastard (though I say that with the utmost affection). we came to the conclusion he's gotten angry at me for getting a job and not being at home all the time. since I can't change that, all sensitive craft has been moved into a cat-free room for the time being, hah.
found out nobody here carries a plastic Aida higher than 14, so I ordered some from an embroidery specialty shop. ... couldn't help myself and picked up a kit while I was at it. it has lot of back stitch and I'm not used to working with actual coded colors (it's an Anchor kit), so it'll be a fun challenge for sure! once I finish all my current projects. I will be so strong and not start it sooner. definitely. I will be SO strong.
did some more stitching on the midtone of my current sprite. getting closer to moving onto the darks! also properly put away carabiners and other components, which was quick and simple, but it's satisfying to look at an organizer that is actually organized.