Thinner?

Yes please.

But not in my thread.

This is 40 count, a thicker weave, and I'm not pleased with the coverage.  Dark thread never does offer great fill but this even feels different.  I gave the wrong info previously.  I didn't choose the GAST, my two options were both WDW.  Decided on Onxy but the second choice Charcoal also felt thinner.  

This is WDW on the left and dmc 3021 on the right.  The twist is also different.

This is the GAST on the left and dmc 3021 on the right.  Same twist, same thickness.

Hmmm.

My GAST option is Sampler Thread's Black Crow, really black.  I considered the raven in this but feel it might be a bit too harsh.  Black may slim my butt, but not his.

No LNS to check other black overdyed but may browse a little online.  I have two WDW Mascara skeins and one is a bluish black, the other softer.  A shot in the dark as always!

Have a good Sunday.

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Love this

Is anyone else unable to get Hobby House online?  Trying for two days, unavailable.

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Even with minimal stitching, I can tell this will be better than I expected.  I recessed the lid of a shaker box for it, but I'm leaning toward a round frame.

Starting the raven, and even though the brownish GAST goes perfectly with the alpha color, I've chosen the darker GAST that has a gray/green in the variegation.  Once his head is done I'll have a preview of my choice. 

Labor Day weekend.

Good grief.

It's freaking September!!  My season is gone!

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The betweens

My work always looks messy when I have to fill in between stitches.  No matter how careful, the stitches aren't very uniform.  Not even close, but good enough.  I love this linen, color and texture.  From long ago before I started noting count and color on edge.

Not as heavy as PTP but close, very soft light neutral.

Truus, I had no idea.  Thank you for the information.  I was aware how Sjogren's can progress and affect lungs and other organs, but not the brain.  I did online research and it explains why I have been feeling as I do.  And why I have been making so many stitching errors on simple charts.

Back on the only med the rheumatologist said may slow progression.

We're hot here and it's rumbling in the distance.  Maybe this one will catch us, we've missed the last five.

Be good!

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Midnight Ride

  I didn't final finish the BBD yet but plan to soon.

 Next .... two.

I went back to Midnight and honestly, did not like the blue/gray/purple sky I dyed for it.  Just .... I don't know, does not show up in photo for your opinion.  It's very subtle...  maybe try again later.

This Midnight Ride has only three colors.  My GAST is Charcoal and Onyx, called for is Onyx (alpha) and Garden Gate (raven).  DMC 3021 for letters and either of the GAST for the raven is my reverse choice.  I would prefer the raven be darker.

Have loved this design for years, finally ordered it.  I don't know what the linen is and am so disgusted about not choosing in person.  I really dislike most of what I get because of pink or green tones.

So it's a start!  In the 90's today after wearing fleece for a week.  Garden is done, very bad this year.  No change in the situation, and my brother has been showing signs of dementia for some time.  I fear for myself, symptoms of aphasia are creeping in.  Cardiac CT in two weeks after waiting a few months, possible aneurysm seen on aortic arch during echo.  Never ends!  Which is great news.  If it ends, so do we!

One of my absolute favorites, much simpler than other zuke sweets.  The coffee can be a cup of instant from the dollar store if you don't drink coffee.  Nuts can be omitted.  Any dark chocolate mix is fine.

Enjoy your day.

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Beads. Finally.

I have beads pinned and ready to attach.  Using more was overload.  A very thin cording will lay in the ditch between the two sides.  It was to continue as the hanger loop but I've decided to display in a pretty small bowl, hopefully with beaded berries. Where to hang and whether to do so as a set was going nowhere.  Just sew the damn beads on.

Top left is my favorite followed by bottom right.  I'm glad I changed to white/green.

End of AUGHust.

Enjoy the final few days.

Be safe.

p.s.  go to Subway and get the hot honey chicken nachos

Seriously.

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Ain't over till it's over

Sometimes, your project just doesn't feel right.

It's good!  Looks great.  But ....

Now we're good.

Changed the bottom, redid the side border error, and more importantly ....the colors, removed dog, heart, top date and doodads, added the little heart and large date.

Anyone wanting the recipe for the Death by Chocolate zuke bread, it is on Delish.

Death by Chocolate link

I use 2 whole eggs, a little more sugar, and don't dust the pans.

This makes one loaf, or about 5 mini.

Yep, baking today.

Hope your day is sweet.

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