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From Dictionary.com
her·mit (noun)
1. a person who has withdrawn to a solitary place for a life of religious seclusion.
2. any person living in seclusion; recluse.
3. Zoology: an animal of solitary habits. (ex. hermit crab)
4. Ornithology: any of numerous hummingbirds of the genera Glaucis and Phaethornis.
5. a spiced molasses cookie often containing raisins or nuts.
AND...
6. a person, who for one weekend a month, puts aside time to stitch in seclusion, with the knowledge that elsewhere in the world, others are doing the same.International Hermit and Stitch Weekend (IHSW) takes place every 3rd full weekend of each month, from Friday till Sunday. In our very busy and hectic lives, IHSW is a chance for us to squirrel some time away for ourselves and "Hermit and Stitch." It is a time set aside to take care of us and our love for stitching.
Imagine this scenario:
The rules are simple:
1. Due to international time zones, the weekend is loosely set to start on your Friday and end on your Sunday night.
2. You can stitch as much or as little as your time permits, on whatever you like, and however you like.
3. You can stitch on as many different projects as you like or just one all weekend.
4. Post pictures of your weekend on your blog the following Monday (or Tuesday) and/or in the FaceBook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/757401391130415
5. Visit other blogs and if you're so inclined, leave a comment. These are always appreciated. Here's the original post where I got the info: https://joysze.blogspot.com/p/international-hermit-and-stitch-weekend.html
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is there a set amount of time I have to stitch to take part?
No. You can stitch as little or as much as you want.
Do I have to kick my significant other and kids out of the house?
No... unless you want to. In that case, you can tell them it’s part of your IHSW rules.
I'm not sure if I'll be able to stitch much, if at all, this weekend. Should I join in?
A resounding "YES!!" Even if you only get a few stitches in, that's a few stitches closer to your finish. Furthermore, it gives other stitchers and new hermitters a chance to check out your blog. :)
Can I invite other people to join IHSW?
Of course! The more the merrier. :D It would be great if you'd like to promote this on your blogs. Just direct them to the FB group. Also, feel free to display the IHSW button on your blogs.
Does joining IHSW mean I can't blog that weekend?
No. By all means, blog as much or as little as you'd like. If you blogged over the weekend, it just means that fellow hermitters and other visitors will have more to read, and that's always a good thing. :)
What if I don't have a blog? Can I still join?
Of course you can. Just go to the FB group. Of course, we'd love for you to start a blog... it makesstalking following you that much easier.
Do I need to stay in all weekend?
No, you don't. In fact, if you had to go out every day of the weekend, that's ok too.
Imagine this scenario:
You, in your favorite stitching spot, set up with your current WIP or a new start, with some music, tv, audible book, or a podcast in the background, stitching without a care in the world. You feel the excitement grow as stitches begin to take the shape of a leaf, a waving flag, the folds of a skirt, the wing of a bumblebee, the windows of a building … (LOL!!!)
The rules are simple:
1. Due to international time zones, the weekend is loosely set to start on your Friday and end on your Sunday night.
2. You can stitch as much or as little as your time permits, on whatever you like, and however you like.
3. You can stitch on as many different projects as you like or just one all weekend.
4. Post pictures of your weekend on your blog the following Monday (or Tuesday) and/or in the FaceBook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/757401391130415
5. Visit other blogs and if you're so inclined, leave a comment. These are always appreciated. Here's the original post where I got the info: https://joysze.blogspot.com/p/international-hermit-and-stitch-weekend.html
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is there a set amount of time I have to stitch to take part?
No. You can stitch as little or as much as you want.
Do I have to kick my significant other and kids out of the house?
No... unless you want to. In that case, you can tell them it’s part of your IHSW rules.
I'm not sure if I'll be able to stitch much, if at all, this weekend. Should I join in?
A resounding "YES!!" Even if you only get a few stitches in, that's a few stitches closer to your finish. Furthermore, it gives other stitchers and new hermitters a chance to check out your blog. :)
Can I invite other people to join IHSW?
Of course! The more the merrier. :D It would be great if you'd like to promote this on your blogs. Just direct them to the FB group. Also, feel free to display the IHSW button on your blogs.
Does joining IHSW mean I can't blog that weekend?
No. By all means, blog as much or as little as you'd like. If you blogged over the weekend, it just means that fellow hermitters and other visitors will have more to read, and that's always a good thing. :)
What if I don't have a blog? Can I still join?
Of course you can. Just go to the FB group. Of course, we'd love for you to start a blog... it makes
Do I need to stay in all weekend?
No, you don't. In fact, if you had to go out every day of the weekend, that's ok too.
Slainte Muth! Cheers!!
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