2026 Finish #29

Finished the trees, changing the dark base of side flowers made a huge difference, decided to finish.  That minor change went from not liking it to loving it.  Yes it's off center but so am I.  And I'm charming.

Maybe a bowl of little houses?  All with edge trims?  

Not until this changes.  My Raynaud's has my right index numb for going on two days.  Tried everything, circulation returned for 10 minutes last night.  Ring is loose but without it made no difference.   No stitching, can't hold the needle.

Hubs is at the pharmacy for my medication.  After another call, doctor responded last night, said she just got the reports.  Not unusual for that lab to post results in portal, but not to doctor.

Have a good day.

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Bye bye

I wasn't thrilled with this to begin with and continued simply because it was previously started.  I'll finish the two trees and add it to the meh pile that may never be final finished.

And putting aside the PA Dutch Tomato Pincushion because of this....

Just spotted on Etsy, instant download, tiny, perfect.

Except for the over one but I can deal with it.  Only three colors and yet I may change one if 370 ghosts on the linen I choose.

Enjoy your day.

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A screeching halt

That's what happened when I realized this house is not centered.  How could I miss this?  The chart photo, the motifs I stitched, and just now I see this?  

You know I like symmetry.  And before I accept the imbalance and finish this, I'm trying to work out two corners of the border.  I could remove left or right side and adjust but corners will change.  I am the only person seeing the finish amongst other smalls, so I need it to not bug me.  Not one of my dinner guests commented or looked twice at my pile of stitchery, Halloween pieces, or samplers on wall.  All the small errors that concern us are not noticed by anyone else, even if they admire them, but off center catches MY eye!

Need to think while pulling linen for the tomato pinkeep.

No word from my doc yet, or the electrophysiologist.  Almost passed out today when rhythm changed so will call that office first thing tomorrow.  Long dental visit in afternoon but asking for a quick appt to confront pcp.  Did her staff fail to give her my test results or is she not reviewing flagged reports?

Have a good week.

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Cinch

 

Love this product. 

 I still use Dawn first on exterior to get that hazy film off.

I have towels in the soapy bucket and throw them over a long handled brush to wipe the glass, no wringing, no ladder.  Garden hose rinse.  Sloppy, but quick and effective.

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The little weird house

Done.  

Here's a shocker ..... I changed a few things.  Never too small to make it different.  I don't care for this pattern, but it's different.

The side trees are over one.  I'll think about it.

To answer Robin regarding the top section, I couldn't salvage.  There is not enough material for seam allowances.

Beneath is the next project (as of today).

Low 40's by mid week so window washing will be in the next two days.  Much easier since washing with Dawn first, hosing off, air dry.  Next day the Ettore squeegee from Lowe's after a spritz of Cinch.  I struggled for years with various products and methods, still had a few streaks and film.  No more!

Stay safe and keep a hand sanitizer in your car.

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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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