De-Lurking
Question:
Hi, and after reading all of the de-lurking posts, I guess it’s time for me to do so as well. I’m Romilly Goodfellow, 29, (almost 30 – they say I should be panicking by now, but I’m not), and live in a wonderful household with three fantastic roommates and four equally fantastic cats. My housemate Cheri also stitches, and her fiance is learning! 
Unfortunately, unlike Suzanne’s, our cats *are* interested in the stitching that goes on in our apartment. And the crocheting, and the quilting. . . (or at least the yarn and threads.) I am a legal secretary and free-lance writer and I can’t find enough time to write or stitch to suit me. I’ve tried many different varieties of stitching, and always seem to come back to xstitch. At the moment I’m knee-deep in TW’s Fantasy Sampler, and wanting to start on Miribilia’s "The Kiss." It’s next on my list. IF I ever finish the Sampler I have more UFOs and USOs than I can count. But I’m in the process of turning some of them into a crazy quilt, so they aren’t going to waste, even the ones that there’s no hope of finishing! I tend to start learning a technique, do a couple little projects, and go back to xstitch. The quilt is giving me a place to put all those little projects, and since it’s queen-sized, it’s big enough to hold all of them, or at least a good portion. I want to say that this group is fantastic. Just lurking I’ve learned a lot, and it’s good to know there are others out there as addicted to stitching and needlework as I am. I hope to get to know you better soon.
Response:
I’ve been reading this newsgroup for quite some time now, and have finally, after several tests been able to get through. I’m Angie Harvey and I’m 30 years old. I’m married and have a 10-year-old daughter, Kayla. I work at the Dept. of Foreign Languages at Virginia Tech. I’ve been doing needlework of all types-cross stitching, needlepoint, sewing, crewel, etc. as long as I can remember. I’m currently working on a Paula Vaughn piece-Stolen Moments. After reading all of your posts, I have purchased MLI’s Angel of Spring and the Woodland Santa patterns, and can’t wait to get started. I’m going to try to squeeze the 95 MLI Angel in before Christmas as well. I’ve never used linen or beads before on a piece, but now have confidence to get started, thanks to all of your tips and encouragement to other stitchers. Angie Harvey Dept. of Foreign Languages Virginia Tech
Response:
Llewella, I really enjoyed your "profile" of yourself. You sound as addicted as I am !! I seem to keep collecting all these UFO’s.. you see them finished and so pretty and you seem not to think of all the work you have to do to get it finished huh??? <G. While I do not have any cats to watch me stitch I do have a cute little Cocker Spaniel puppy who loves to lay on my lap while I am stitching… so those of you who are in the Round Robin with me.. if you find little golden hairs on the linen.. I confess.. it twas "Missy". I love her dearly and had thought of getting a cat but my husband would not hear of it! 
I am currently working on a small cottage that is part of the RR group piece that was passed to me from Laura. It is so pretty and she has really encouraged me to stitch on the linen.. and about 28ct. which I never would have attempted by myself!! So the people here in this group are so nice and will help you though any dilema!! Glad to have you aboard!! Happy Stitching!! Paige
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