I've been doing a little cross-stitch in the evenings, very fun. I have so many patterns already put aside with fabric and floss. This little sheep was actually a kit from Heart in Hand. I love the piece of wool appliqued on for the face with the googley big button eyes. The fabric that was in the kit had discolored from the plastic pouch it had come in - what a shame.........but I found a similar size fabric in my stash. I'm loving working on these little cross-stitches. I used to do a lot of it years ago but there's just no time anymore......but I'm going to be making time for fun projects from now on........in addition to my weaving..........
So, the bad news with this stitching is that it aggravates my thumb. The past few months I've been having issues with my thumb hurting from the knuckle closest to my palm to my wrist, possibly tendonitis. I think the tremendous amount of knitting I was doing this year might have done me in, it also bothers me throwing the shuttle although not as bad, and interestingly it doesn't bother me spinning. But I think the position of holding a needle doing the cross-stitch is the worst of all. I may have to put the cross-stitch aside for a bit and rest my hand.
Best to rest it now and not aggravate the tendons or nerves to the point of needing surgery. Try alternate icing and heat when it's painful, and I use an arnica oil to soothe inflamed areas.
ReplyDeleteThe sheep is cute. And it is important to do what makes you happy, not necessarily what you think 'must be done.'
Thank you Peg. I know about using ice and heat but hadn't even thought about it. I will do that to help it heal.
DeleteHey, I'm sorry to hear you're feeling low...maybe the soon-to-be-longer days and sunlight will help?
ReplyDeleteActually I'm quite ok with winter days, no sun, rain. I welcome it after a dry hot summer. That's probably weird on it's own.
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