@lioness, Yes, JoAnn's is a shop I look forward to visiting again too when it becomes safer for me to re-enter shops, etc. Your mention of embroidering a table cloth and placemats reminded me of a simple, early attempt of cross stitching a reg. sized bedspread. Oh my word, it took forever and I never attached it to a backing to complete for use.

I did develop a long interest in crewel embroidery and before changing hobbies again, had begun to create my own designs for occs'l pillows which once completed I used and also made as gifts for friends. While I still have the hoops and various needles, I'd need to buy new threads but another hobby to re-kindle once I tire of making hot pads and slipper socks to share.

Glad to be seeing your posts again! And yes, I've done very well through this long pandemic and so grateful to have had my first Moderna vacc. The next one is scheduled for Feb. 5th. Have you received yours yet?