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Steve Henneberry's avatar

I have a suggestion. Send the work in progress stocking each year a week before Christmas. Just tie off any loose threads first. (I don’t cross-stitch. Is that an option?) When the season has passed, and the stockings are taken down, they get sent back to you so you can continue working on them. You can either start by stitching in the outline, or focus on one detailed area each year. Year one is Santa’s hat, year 2 is a cat on the bottom, etc. The kids will look at it and wonder what the full image will be. They will see their stockings evolve over the years, and it is a reminder to them that Grandma is thinking of them all year. That is a win-win scenario.

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Candy Miller's avatar

My oldest son gave me the book Atomic Habits by James Clear a couple of years ago. I will admit, I did a lot of contemplating about my habits as I read the book. I did try to use some of the advice, but I can't say I actually changed any of my habits. If anything, it made me feel guilty that I am such a weak person not to stick with a plan! 🤪 Now that I think about it, maybe I have honed my habits and I am a well oiled machine! Unfortunately, my husband would tell you a different story!

Your cross stitched stockings are beautiful, Susan! 😍

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