Sorry, went down with a migraine last night. That's five days with a headache and I don't know what to do.

It sucks when random stuff ruins our projects. I think ink might have been the only thing worse I can think of to spill on a cross-stitch - or notebook.

That sounds pretty. :) And dignified, which would work well for a 60th birthday. Sounds like if you can start it by January you'll be okay to get it done in time for her birthday.