Last week, as I was completely freaking out over my "to do" list, I had a sudden inexplicable urge to do some paint by numbers. A couple of people have mentioned them lately so I think the idea has been simmering for a little while:

Yarnstorm talks about how embroidery can be similar to paint by numbers. And Blair at Wise Craft found a completed paint by numbers painting for her house.

I think the idea of creating something without having to really think about it appeals to me at the moment. I have such a limited amount of time to actually create things, and millions of hours where I can think about what I'd like to make. By the time I actually have supplies and free time in front of me, I end up putting a lot of pressure on myself. After this next round of commitments, I'd like to take some time to do some "selfish sewing" and maybe some more relaxed projects. Of course, if I order a kit, I'll be completely past this idea and ready to –I don't know- design my own patterns or something. (Ok, not really. That will still be completely beyond me.)

This place has quite a collection. I have a certain fondness for "Balloon Glow" on page two. Anyone tried one of these lately? Or what about "Twilight Cottage?" I've spent the past couple of weekends looking at model homes (just for fun – more on that later), and I think I have houses on the brain. I don't know if I could seriously hang either one of these on my wall, but they look like they'd be fun to do.

If anyone's in the market for some upscale (read: pricey) paint by numbers. There are some flower prints over here at Weego Home.