I was really happy to see the comments in regards to the post about introverts! First off, I did not kill everyone by boring you to death and that is good news! It is also very cool to hear what other stitchers' thoughts and experiences are! It seems pretty safe to conclude (based only on the comments left here, so we won't base any scientific articles on this "research", right!? ;-)) that a fair amount of my blog readers are introvert.
The one posting exception is Joysze, who is a clear extrovert. Joysce did also mention that she has "mellowed" a little during the years. I can relate to that. With age, I have also "mellowed" - I go out sometimes even though I absolutely don't feel like it because I know that a) it is "good for me" to interact with people, b) most times I have a really good time once I get myself out of the house, and c) the weekend tends to feel longer in retrospect when I experience other things that just stitching or "staying on the inside of my head"...
Back to the comments! The rest of you count yourself into the introvert category, including my stitching peeps L-bug (...I think, she made me guess...), Bzz*Bzz*Bee, The Barbarian, and a new friend, Maggie. The Barbarian exclaimed that she is "definitely an extrovert" until I told her what defines extrovert and intrioverts, after which she agreed that she is included in the introvert category. That would have been my clear guess; I know The Barbarian pretty well and in addition, people in general are much more likely to make friends with people from the same category - this is an unconscious choice, but very prominent. To Bzz*Bzz*Bee, whose DH is hinting that she needs to be more extrovert - my guess is that he is very likely also introvert, or the chances that they would get married in the first place would likely have been minimal. (Plus, I do not see running as the ultimate "extrovert" sport.. ;-))
My Littlest Sis, who left a comment in Swedish and counts herself towards the extrovert side most of the time (she is not a full-time stitcher, but she does enjoy craft), pointed out that some people may swing between extrovert and introvert. I agree that this may be true for a low number of people, but I would think that this is pretty unusual. I think that it is more common that the traits get more exaggerated during different phases in life - I know that I need more alone time when work is crazy hectic, but I also remember how incredibly lonely I was when I moved to the US and that I really missed my friends in Sweden.
What can be said however, is that there are different degrees of extrovert and introvert. I am an engineer and I work with a bunch of other engineers every day. One of my managers pointed out that compared to some of my, much more introvert, coworkers, I probably come across as extrovert. That is not the same as actually being extrovert. Any additional thoughts or comments? I love to hear what you think and tell me if you think that I am talking BS, it would be really interesting to hear why!
Well, this weekend I hung out with 15 yapping birds, one (extremely introvert) hedgehog, 6 dirty cages that desperately needed cleaned, a DH who was passed out either in bed or on the couch once he was actually not at work, and the Moss Creek SAL. The SAL pick for this round is finally stitched up. I really enjoy Rae's designs, but can you believe that a piece that is less than 1"x3" takes three evenings to finish!? It is also very tricky to find a good place on the back to bury the floss ends in, since there is an ample amount of confetti going on.... Here is a picture showing the finished thimble cage piece.
I also wanted to show you how the Moss Creek kits are put together - wonderfully and with a lot of thought and love in a binder with a large picture on the front. All the flosses, ribbons, finishing materials, come in separate plastic zip-lock bags taped to a sturdy green paper piece inserted in a plastic pocket.
The linen cuts are always very generous, which I find a great quality in a kit. I do have to admit that I have run out of floss a couple of times, but if you e-mail Rae, she sends you more floss without a problem (as far as I understand, Rae uses a Chinese silk that none else uses, so there is no where to get this stuff but from her, to my knowledge.) This particular kit comes with 4 pages of stitch diagrams, 11 pages of charts, and 4 pages with further stitch and finishing instructions.
Let me also show you what I got in the mail the other day; a bow with Xmas candles from Homespun elegance. Big Dog gave L-bug one of these adorable candles as a birthday gift last year and I want on-line ASAP, tracked down the kit, called HE and ordered a bunch of them! they will be small Xmas gifts this year. Let me tell you that the photos on the web does not do this cutie justice at all! Can't wait to start on these puppies!
Oh, and here is what I got in the mail on Friday - I needed some Weeks floss for the band sampler from Heartstring Samplery and here they are! (I forgot to order one of the colors btw - I don't know what's wrong with me!!! :-() I did also get a Shepherds Bush Xmas ornie kit and another cute kit from Island Cottage NeedleArts; Eliza's Heart.
DH and I hit Pier One on Saturday, kinda' by mistake. I was actually aiming for Pottery Barn, since I saw the cutest towel and pillow set there; Splish Splash. Shows up that the closest Pottery Barn is hours away... Anyway, I got a parrot kitchen towel and a parrot runner - both adorable with borders and ruffles in flowery and checkered fabrics. The latter was on sale for $3.49!!! A lot cheaper than PB, right!? Here they are in all their colorful glory (no, they don;t really go with the home but who cares - they have parrots on them!!! By the way, have you ever seen a sad parrot picture? I can't recall ever seeing one either...
Finally, Henny is showcasing what will be our next project... I'll give you a hint - it is not the Richmond sampler - I just have to finish this one before getting back to her. Hopefully this will be done before next weekend! I'll post pics as soon as it is done!
Have a great Monday and talk with you son!
#1 DH is an extrovert - really. When we go somewhere he talks to everyone and at parties I am left behind. I'm used to it now but hated that for years.
ReplyDelete#2 Those candle kits are cute. I have my own ideas for Christmas this year but have to find it in my stash first!
#3 Thanks for showing the Moss Creek kit - so nice when something is done right.
#4 I see that little attitude bug sitting on the saucer - are we making tea cup pin cushions?
First of.... Henry is ADORABLE!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI think sometimes we tend to try and fit or lock ourselves in to one thing or another, in this case being and intro or extrovert. Sometimes the lines are really gray, as you mentioned, you're an extrovert compared to your colleagues.
Put me in a room full of comedians and I betcha I'll be a wallflower ROFL!!!! I would venture to say that I'm toward an introverted extrovert (if there's such a thing, LOL!!!) I'll say hi and wave to people and all that, but I don't jump right in to conversations with strangers either. Go figure. Hehe.
I love your Moss Creek SAL finish. It's such a sweet little piece.
I am having a hard time deciding if I am an intro or extravert. I know that in a room full of strangers (unless they are other stitchers), I can hardly open my mouth. However, I do smile and say hi to everyone and I make it a goal to get whatever person is waiting on me whether its at McDonalds or a dress shop or whatever to smile. If I am "appearing" as one of my children's mother, I am always comfortable, but not so much if am I being myself. Dumb huh?
ReplyDeleteYour Moss Creek piece is beautiful, and the kit is very impressive.
I also wanted to thank you for the link to the Pillow Talk - that is going to be very interesting!!
Hej syster! I love the tiny piece you mad.cool that there are so many different types of styles in it. The frame looks really nice and the heart must have been a lot of "pill". Pusspuss och godnatt
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