Sunday, January 6, 2013

Winter's Butterfly

In case you were wondering where I was going with my latest rug - the one with the sparkly snowflakes - this might give you a little clue



Well, they say snowflakes are winter's butterflies so I'm going to try and capture that idea. It's funny how you notice little mistakes when you take a photo that you don't see when you are looking directly at the rug. Looks like I need to tweak the centre of the body a bit.

I still need to draw around the outer wings and hook a bit around the edges before I decide whether this is a go or not. Maybe tomorrow night after I get some more done I'll lay it out on the floor and take some more shots of the whole piece. I do have a back-up plan, just in case.

My plan to hook all day Saturday changed quickly. Friday night at bedtime I strained my neck trying to keep Mom from falling. I didn't think much of it at the time but woke up around 4am in pain. It was so bad I stayed in my pj top all day - mainly because I couldn't get it off. I used a heated therapy bag and handfuls of Advil all day. Today it's much better.

Tomorrow we start our little weight loss challenge at work for 8 weeks. I don't have high hopes but I will try to lose a few pounds. I will try to eat healthier and cut out the junk, but don't expect any big exercising posts. Lol

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14 comments:

  1. So sorry about your neck. I was caretaker for both my late parents and I know how strenuous it can be physically/mentally.
    I adore butterflies and this is just so unique. Beautiful work you do.
    Take care and feel better.

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  2. I really like that.
    hope the neck problem heals.
    bless your heart for helping her.

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  3. Can't wait to see what you're winter butterflies look like finished. Hope your neck gets better soon.

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  4. What a neat idea for a rug. I've never heard that snowflakes are winter's butterflies.
    Glad your neck started feeling better in a day!
    I need a weight loss challenge, too.
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  5. Wow this is so neat. Of course I would never see a flaw in anything you do.
    So sorry you hurt yourself. Sounds like you were in a lot of pain. Hope by now its gone.
    Had to laugh at your comment about loosing weight. Gosh I can so relate. Been trying to figure out if I should spend the money on weight watchers.
    Have a great week.
    Love
    Maggie

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  6. Good luck with your weight loss program at work. I did really well years ago when we had one at school. I was a bit competitive and wanted to keep up with the others who were doing so well. You'll do great!

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  7. Looks so pretty Kim, I never heard that either, but love the sound of it......Sorry about the back, hate when that happens....hope you feel better, Francine.

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  8. Kim that is the sweetest teeny smile on that butterfly! Tell me I do see a teeny face there!!

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  9. That is such a pretty rug. I am glad you are feeling a bit better. You must have really hurt yourself bad. Well good luck on that getting healthier challenge. You lost weight last year. I know you can do it this year. :) Have a great Monday.

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  10. That's the first time I heard about snowflakes being winter's butterflies. Cute idea and creative idea.

    Sorry about your sore neck, you really must have pulled a muscle in your neck. Luckily for your mom that you were there to stop her from falling. She could have seriously hurt herself. This must be a big worry for you now that she has some balance issues.

    Sending you some warm thoughts and hugs,
    JB


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  11. I'm glad your neck is feeling better!! I had plans to cross stitch for the past week, but been so sick that I haven't been able to. I need to kick this bug!

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  12. Hi Kim,
    I am sorry to hear you had a rough weekend and so hope you're doing better! I will be thinking of you here and also trying to wrap my mind around a snowflake being a butterfly! LOL! Your rug has certainly helped with that visualization! It is wonderful! LOVE the sparkly ribbon and the softness of the colors! Do keep on! I think it is so pretty all ready!!
    Take a little extra care of yourself this week!
    Hugs!!
    Cathy G

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  13. I love this! So pretty!

    Hope you are feeling better soon! I broke my neck in 1995 and can well understand how much pain you must be in! Rest, ice, rest, ice!

    Take care!

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  14. HI KIm, Love your snowflake sorry about your neck,just getting ciught up with everyones blog. I have been super busy,Hugs Cheri

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