Working on My Etsy Site

Been busy with life recently and haven’t found a lot of time to write.

My father-in-law died on Valentine’s Day. The whole family is pretty broken up about it, and we’re all trying to pick up the pieces in whatever ways we can. We’ve known for several months that the time was coming and that pre-mourning knowledge has been eating at us all.

I’ve found that doing with my hands rather than writing is where my brain is laying right now. That and art design. The characters are being quiet.

So, I figured I’d update you with what I have been able to do. I’m working on a Halloween quilt because it has nothing to do with hearts and is far enough away from the fall season for me not to feel rushed to complete it in time to enjoy the season.

I’ve also been working on building up an Etsy business. Now, if only I could get some sales. That part has been the challenge. I’ve been making cross-stitch designs in the hopes of having an income one of these days. Watching my mother-in-law, who has been a housewife all her life and has absolutely no work experience to speak of, struggle to understand who she is and what she can do with her life at her age has been terrifying and eye-opening as a fellow housespouse.

Therefore, I wanted to share a bunch of my designs on here. Maybe one of ya’ll would know someone looking for a bit of thread and needle time. If you would like to help support this business venture, my Etsy Shop is IrisBasinHomestead.