The brown blocks are getting a little bit boring for me right now. I may need to switch to another color for a few weeks, just to keep me interested. For now - I've completed the first 10 days. I'm right on schedule! only 356 to go. Ouch! That sound horrible!
Five days in and I still think this is a good idea! I'm keeping the stitching as simple as possible. I think that the yellow blocks (sunshine) will be more complex and covered with shiny beads. Those blocks may be what I work on during our February Caribbean cruise! I'll have more time and a lovely sun for inspiration. I hope.
I think I am totally committed to this year long project - but first, a sample block. In my dreams, I thought that I could stitch a block in 15 minutes. Surprise! this block took 30 minutes. If all the blocks are this time consuming, at 30 minutes a day, I am looking at over 182 hours, and that is just to stitch. That doesn't include dyeing, designing, and finishing work. It took Michelangelo a little over 4 years to paint the Sistine Chapel. I think I can stitch for 182 hours.
