Lauren

I stab things with a needle hundreds or thousands of times for fun!
#Embroidery #CrossStitch #PaintyMeeseOfLetters

[Lauren @AmbitiousStitch]

15 months from concept to completion.
So excited that it's finished by my self-imposed deadline, too!

"Coal Makes Diamonds" #HandEmbroidery

[Lauren @AmbitiousStitch]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/UUXgXGaEb9

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Alaska finally joins the party!

#CrossStitch #WIP #StitchTheVote https://t.co/JErR3Llw97

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Just posted a photo https://t.co/DBFpis0LlD

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Just posted a photo https://t.co/PLznBBGFHC

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Just posted a photo https://t.co/kWJwhA92un

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Just posted a photo https://t.co/yuwrOnYAgB

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Just posted a photo https://t.co/170kUzzqNQ

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Just posted a photo https://t.co/PGV1mfrJ9P

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Not bad for a first try! It's a little small for @TheMindOfJosh though so I'll need to figure out how to size the pattern up a bit for next time. I followed a tutorial by Penguin and Fish on YouTube in case anyone… https://t.co/Kj6do4t1k7

[Lauren @AmbitiousStitch]

It's been so long since I've made anything and my skills with a sewing machine are absolutely atrocious, but I'm attempting to make a mask for my husband. He's the one who'll be making any trips outside of the house… https://t.co/ZdjR6TKK08

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Self Isolation Day 8:

As an introvert, I'm secretly enjoying the time at home even in this scary time. But as a mom of 3 I desperately need some more alone time within this time of isolation! So this morning, before… https://t.co/1JcSSUt0Ea

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Day three of #TheStitchingHour2019

Please excuse the terrible lighting in this photo! It's too late to be trying to take any decent sort of picture but I wanted to get this posted before heading to bed.

Tonight at… https://t.co/YOzSInS9mh

[Lauren @AmbitiousStitch]

Happy Monday!

Today's agenda includes a kid-free morning packed with cleaning, folding laundry & general adulting, followed by (hopefully) some stitching this afternoon and a crochet meeting with my 10yo later this evening.

Gotta make the most of these quiet mornings.

[Lauren @AmbitiousStitch]

Day two of #TheStitchingHour2019

I had a nice, relaxing day after yesterday's theme park craziness so I didn't stitch quite as fast as I probably could have, but that's okay. Should finish up with this one tomorrow… https://t.co/NVma5PFHyf

[Lauren @AmbitiousStitch]

Day 1 of #TheStitchingHour2019

I didn't get as much stitching done at @universalorl as I had hoped, but considering how many rides we were able to get done during our short trip I'm counting any bit of stitching… https://t.co/XJqwZys8FC

[Lauren @AmbitiousStitch]

Home from Universal. Exhausted.

I *did* manage to sneak in a little stitching time in between walking 6 miles in the scorching Florida sun and riding rollercoasters, but that post will have to wait until tomorrow.

It's time to sleep.

[Lauren @AmbitiousStitch]

They really need some ac's in this place 🥵

[Lauren @AmbitiousStitch]

2pm is apparently peak parental meltdown time at Universal Studios. So glad we're past the point of bringing small children to theme parks. I remember those days VERY WELL.

[Lauren @AmbitiousStitch]

The Stitching Hour 2019 starts now!

Don't forget to use the hashtag #TheStitchingHour2019 in all of your participating posts so other crafters cans. follow along with your progress. I'll be highlighting some of my… https://t.co/v3izRizPPR

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Ah, Florida. You never disappoint me. 🐊 😬

[Clearwater Police Department @myclearwaterPD]

See you later, alligator 🐊 A scaly 11-foot-long gator broke into a Clearwater home overnight through some low windows in their kitchen. Clearwater Police officers and a trapper responded to the scene to capture and remove the gator. There were no injuries.