Fabric bulbs

 Good morning.  It's a dark and gloomy morning with afternoon rain expected, not terribly cold, so husband's group decided to hit the links early.  It's rare that I have morning alone time.  

Our Altmeyer's and Michael's are closing in a few weeks.  I missed the framing sales before Christmas, and would have to visit the store in Ohio.  My procrastinating has cost me the frames I liked at a very good price, reupholstering of two large sofas and two chairs (he closed), the color stylist I planned to use to blend the gray as it grows (she left), the chairs I chose for the dining room (they closed), all just in the last few months.  I really need to do better but my indecisiveness is the real cause.  When you can't make a decision, you can't move forward!  Glenna's words, indecision = paralysis.

An online order had to be returned to Macys, and while there, found a nice top for Carole.  She's lost (without trying) about 40 pounds and needs new.  I don't plan on buying much because the last batch of outfits, as before, were never worn.  I really miss our Macy's that closed, and I am very concerned that this Ohio branch will have the same fate.  The store was bare, half the racks as before. 

Hobby Lobby had what I needed to make (maybe) these fabric light bulbs I saw on Pinterest.  Not sure the size of wooden spool required but since my trees are all small, I chose the 3/8" and 1/2".  I need to keep this in mind before taking a match to any stitching.  Little stitched snippets would be a good fabric option.

 I plan to paint the wood a bronze color or stain dark.  If the coverlet scraps can be sewn and turned for such a small shape, that's my preference.  If not, wool or cotton print.  Should be quick and easy, and I would like thin leather lacing for the hanger.  Will I ever make them? 

The vet never called last night as he promised to talk about the injections.  His assistant did earlier after speaking with the doc and told me the injections are not going to help.  ???  Bud raced out the door when I fed Petey and refused to come back in until late last night.  Had the same problem this morning, can't get close enough to grab, but he did come back in a little while ago.  Petey is crying at the door, never refuses food, but after three types and chicken offered, is still not happy.

Hope your day goes well.

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