Forced R&R

Normally I would avoid posting about a bad day, but I need to get this off my chest!

Yesterday my finger went numb. I think it was from using uncomfortable scissors for nearly two hours straight yesterday morning. I thought it would just go away overnight, but it didn't. I've been working today and using the scissors, but more gently and for less time. Well, now my thumb is going numb. I think a trip to the doctor is imminent!

The other bad thing that happened today was that I ruined one of the new dolls I was working on. I was really close to being finished with all the sewing and I poked a hole right through his head when I was turning him. I tried to fix it, but I just made it worse. I'm going to have to order new felt so I can remake him. I'm really really bummed because I wanted to release new dolls soon and now I'm not going to be able to.

While I'm really upset over this, but it's kind of a good thing. I really shouldn't use scissors again until I know what's wrong with my hand. So having to wait for new felt is kind of a good thing. It will force me to take a break!

I think I'm going to focus on my illustration/cartooning work for the next week or two. (I'm left handed, but I sew and use scissors with my right hand. So the numbness won't effect my ability to draw.)

This is also going to set back the tiny dolls I was going to make based on the "Favorite Animal" contest. I'm SO sorry, guys! I'm still going to announce the winners tomorrow, but I won't actually be able to make the dolls I'm choosing from your lists until my hand is better.

Sigh. Thanks for listening! I promise my next post will be more cheerful. :-)