Winners never quit! Quitters never win!
My junior high p.e. teacher, Mrs. Souhrada, used to enthusiastically cheer us on with these words as we doggedly ran lap after lap after lap around the gym. I like running now. In seventh grade...not so much. Who wants to have flushed cheeks and bad hair from third period on? Tell me this.
Well, Mrs. S' words were ringing in my ears as I stitched this little doodle. Several times I wanted to scrap this project. I wasn't in love with the color palette. The stitches weren't coming easy. I couldn't decide what to put where. Short story long--I lost my doodle mojo. But, in the end, I persevered. I am not a quitter! I'm a winner. I am you guys. You gotta believe me. LOL! I'm not sure where this doodle will end up; it must be destined for something great.
Now that the doodle is done, I'm going to start sewing some lunch boxes for the girls. The second week of school ends today. My girls have taken their lunches to school in brown paper lunch bags every day so far. (Gasp!) This is wrong on so many levels. It's wasteful. It's definitely not green. And, most concerning...it's ugly. There is just no excuse for ugly.
I guess that is all for now. I'm off to beautify the world of cold lunch (insert trumpet fanfare here).
Later,
Cassie
I'm so glad to hear you perservered because this doodle is awesome! I can't imagine brown paper bags would be that wasteful. Aren't they biodegradable, being paper? Don't sweat it!
Posted by: Terri | September 11, 2009 at 02:30 PM
I agree it's ugly. I had to send a brown paper bag lunch on Wednesday because we couldn't find out oh so cute lunchbox with the brand new awesome fabric napkin in it. Ugly.
Posted by: Kelly O. | September 11, 2009 at 03:57 PM
Can't wait to see what you come up with for the lunches - your daughters will be the envy of their class mates for sure! Love the doodle - your teacher was a wise woman.
Posted by: Lisa | September 11, 2009 at 04:41 PM
I really love your doodle stitching. You inspired me to by the book by Aimee Ray and I absolutely love it. Each time I see your creations it encourages me to keep on going with my stitching also. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Riches Stitches | September 11, 2009 at 05:33 PM
I LOVE your doodle stitching it's what inspired me to start learning!! And the piece you have pictured is gorgeous!! I love it!! We'll be going on a trip on Monday so I'll definitely be taking my embroidery with me. =) Great job, Winner!
Posted by: Jennwith4 | September 11, 2009 at 06:48 PM
Oooh, such cuteness! Maybe this little stitchery could play a part on a lunchbox???
Posted by: Thimbleanna | September 11, 2009 at 08:47 PM
No sweat here. Just wanting to fix a little ugly. LOL! I've known it was time to whip up a few lunch boxes for 6 months, but, of course, I procrastinated. Can you relate? LOL, again.
Take care, Terri~
Cassie
On Sep 11, 2009, at 3:30 PM, typepad@sixapart.com wrote:
Posted by: You Go Girl! | September 12, 2009 at 08:49 AM
I LOVE your doodle! You are my inspiration in this area - your stitching is always so beautiful :)
Posted by: Amy - parkcitygirl | September 16, 2009 at 08:35 AM
I still remember a doodle from last year that you did.
I'm determined to learn how to embroider!!!
Posted by: brigette | September 17, 2009 at 06:59 PM
Very cute! Good for a pocket on a lunchbag?
Posted by: Flibbertygibbet | September 20, 2009 at 01:00 PM
I always love to see your newest doodle stitch, and I can't wait to see what you're making! Happy Autumn, Cassie.
Jody
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | September 22, 2009 at 09:11 PM
OH, I adore this doodle! And the red and turquoise is one of my favorite color combos.
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