"All Is Calm"

I have set aside this past wintry week to punch, punch, punch.  Sounds violent doesn't it.  But really its all about trying to get this Brenda Gervais design finished.

The gods of punchneedle were with me and I was able to get it punched, backed and framed in time for my self imposed Christmas decoration day, December 1st.  

As I worked on this design I pondered the words and embraced them.  Beautiful music in the background, snow outside my window and a lovely design to work on.  Its a gift to myself.

"Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset." - Saint Francis de Sales

HOORAY!

Congratulations to Carol who won the drawing for "Doorways".  This comes at a good time for her as she opens the door on her new retirement status.

Meanwhile - back to the belt which has been ongoing behind the scenes.  The punching was the best part of the experience.

Finishing was another matter.  Part of it was my attitude as I just couldn't get interested in doing the finish work.  Do you ever have that problem?

After all is said and done I'm happy with it and am looking forward to getting 'dressed up' one of these days. 

"Focus on the journey, not the destination.  Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it." - Greg Anderson