an apple a day?

this new business of ours is teaching me things i never thought i would EVER care to know or learn.  i know how to do two different embroidery stitches, and (forgive the picture - it was dark everywhere) today i made a pear-shaped pin cushion.  it's a prototype and NOT for sale since at least three stitches were learned for the first time while making it.  truth be told, it's not the best looking thing - there are stitches showing and it's lop-sided...but can i still be proud?  cuz i am!  made entirely today, from start to finish...even with the learning, it looks like it's supposed to...here's to future endeavors!