That damn berry monster

 No lie.  This almost went into trash.

I just wasn't OK with any of the toppers.  But that was only the beginning.  I set it on the table, not realizing there was a small water puddle from ?????.  I also didn't realize that walnut shells (lizard litter) is not washed or processed and can .... yep .... dye quite quickly.

After deconstructing, and dipping the entire piece to blend the light tan stain,  I reduced the size when re-sewing the seam.  It was a little large so I was fine with that.  But why is the center off?  The bottom motif was in line with the top one before!  Open seam, check alignment, sew seam.  Still off as is one row at the seam.  WTH?  Screw it.  It is what it is.

Stuff with fresh shells, gather and sew shut, keeping the wastecan within view. 

So very flustered before I even started on the cap.  But it's done.

So are the Halloween bags.

Husband is getting what I had.  The man cold.  I'll need another bag of candy.  I got my test results Thursday showing a raging uti, but I have not received a response from my doctor, nor a med called in.  It's the weekend.  Great.  But the hospital closed again and patients were sent elsewhere (other hospitals somewhere!) so I am sure she is dealing with a mess right now.  

The 70 temps ended mid week, 40's today and rain.  We've had glorious temps and sun for several weeks, we'll pay for them now.

He doesn't seem to mind.  So worried that the hunters behind my house will get him this year.  No, there is no one that answers calls regarding trespassing or violations.

I hear Woody Wood****er on the house, gotta run out there.  He has completely destroyed the cedar corner trim from second floor to ground!  All needs replaced.

Hope you have a good weekend.

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Watch out

Remember this?

I still can't understand construction but even if I did, it's not what I could handle right now.  Too much attention required.

Decided to finish the house section and make a little pillow.  The sewing allowance will be minimal but doable.

Hope everyone is doing well.

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2026 Finish #28

I cannot get a decent photo of this linen.  This is the piece I dyed for Midnight and then couldn't find.  A bluish gray sky with purplish undertone.  Not showing in these photos but closer in the prior post.  I'll try again tomorrow.

Mini pom trim.  Standing finish.

Isn't it sweet in my new lantern?  Love it here!

Doing a crud crawl, starting to feel better.

Have a good day.

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Final finish coming up

 Crescent Angel

The Primitive Needle

40 count with 310 dmc and Mountain Mist

Lots of changes and abbreviated design

Starting to feel better. Cough can still call in a mating moose.

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2026 Finish #27

Previous finish, now final finish.

M Holloway from Red Barn Samplers 

40 count, dmc

 Mounted to fabric covered 4x6 notebook

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Blast from the past

The knee was Monday.

The elbow surgery Tuesday.

Wednesday the crud hit.

What a week!!  So miserable with a really bad cold, as are five others from Saturday's  dinner.  I think California shared whatever they caught on the way here, three of them became ill before arriving back home.  Myself and the others here a day later.

What do I crave when under the weather?  

I remember this quick tasty soup with an egg drop from decades ago.  Just happened to see it on the market shelf last week.  Not indulging every week or even month, it won't hurt.

My arm is quite sore but managed to stitch a little between soaking hot flashes and chills.

Hope all is well with you all.

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