Fuss and Bother

I am one horizontal thread off.

 I cannot find it.

And I spent hours looking for it. 

I've decided two things:

• I can compensate, and I think I will.
• I don't think anyone will ever notice it once the sampler is done--including me--since there is a LOT going on with this sampler
• 45 count linen is the limit of my comfort level.

My other stitching has gone a little better.

I have turned the corner on one side of the sewing roll for the Artisan's Workbox.

Now, should I do the vine and leaves on the other side, or add the flowers to the side I've stitched? If this is the most major decision I make today, it will be a good day.

And I've started on the next motif in my online crewel class:

It will not take long to finish this, and I really hope that isn't one of those "famous last words" situations. However, I am putting this aside for today so I can continue with Carmen.

Even if she is causing me some aggravation.