The building inspector

failed to do the job.  Or was it the contractor's fault?  The builder erred, the inspector was lax, the home owner is ticked.

Do you see it?

The tree on the right is slightly different than the left, but you know I have to balance them.  Wasn't working.  So I gave up and started the outline over as charted.  Still off.

Because the builder added another row beneath the top story windows.  Five.  Not four.  Pay attention!!!

I thought the house looked off but failed to check because after all, who would screw up a simple house?

Me.

No big deal. 

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That large border?

 Won't be stitched.  I've had enough.  Setting it aside for a time won't change that.  I'm disappointed because those blue and red flowers are lovely, my plan was to line the inside of a heavy square border with them.  But I can't.  

I'll do an outline of several rows and call it done.  Those windows worked out nicely, glad I changed them.  I love houses and elaborate borders, but not working them.  At all.

I received a wonderful surprise today.  A box filled with thoughtful treasures from a friend.  Between dealing with family and missing Carole even more this time of year, it was an uplifting distraction.  Thank you dear friend.

Just a few of the treasures .....

Enjoy your weekend.

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Replacement windows

 I didn't even complete all the charted stitches in the left window to know I want to change it.  Too crowded.  Substituted with darker 612 for more contrast with the lighter thread used for glass.

So I tried two other options....

I think the one on the right will work best.

Thanks for the suggestions on Liberty.  Now I am considering a pillow based on them.  And yes, I have lots of those, but a cannoli along with a berry or heart mixed in the bowl would be nice.  Thinking ......

Found this at Hobby Lobby, scrappy wood which I will paint, but great size.  Perfect for displaying those little pillows and especially Santas and small Christmas. Back has hanger for walls.  Narrow enought to keep display upright but also room for other dookies mixed in if wanted.  Hubs will make one with nice wood.  We could use a thin dowel or metal rod in place of the wood across front, would show the entire pieces.  Not really needed though.  Pretty versatile.  The small florals I've stitched could be featured with mom's tatted hanky peeking over the front edge.  Her deep blue Evening in Paris bottle and a few treasures mixed in.  Lots of options.  I think hubs will be making several in various widths!

That's it!

Have a great day.

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Cigar?

 Or cannoli.

Which do you prefer?

At 4.5", a sweet little pillow?

Or something different in the bowl?

Too many options.

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Back to the house

Finished the alphabet.  More than once.  I messed up the spacing between letters and had to remove the last two letters on each row.  The F is the only letter than is not perfectly set up for eyelet, only by two threads. Adding them to make a full eyelet did not cause the issue.  I did. 

But all done!  Moving to the house and as I tire of it, will work on the right side's tree.

Anxious to final finish that cigar and a few others, but not in this frame of mind.

Dinner was fine.  But I learned too much about Carole's house situation.  No amount of melatonin can help with sleep, once again.  And the palps are back.  Such is life.  But I am ready to blow.  Problem is, there is no solution.  None.

Enjoy your day folks.

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Give that lady a cigar

Just seemed the right finish and I hope to construct soon.

Busy day for a crabass, and company for dinner.  I feel bad that I no longer want to entertain, even two!  But I do not.

Have a good day.

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