How's everyone? We are having a few warmer days with a glimpse of the sun. Except for sliding all over the unexplained slick flooring, needing a few Dramamine, and gaining a few pounds, all is well. I've even been able to get anti inflammation drops into Nit's eye without shedding blood. Completely clouded, the vet said the drops would rid that, and it's working. Amazing.
To better understand my issue with linen colors, you have to realize I am color phobic. I see casts and undertones that drive me nuts. Except for the Eureka, I like all the colors and will find a project. But I won't be able to get another piece of 40 to match all designs I plan to do in a series. That's a lesson learned. Now that I know color within counts is not consistent, I should order a larger piece from the start. If I don't like it, sell it, dip it, burn it, back it, but don't use it as a sample and expect more to be the same. I really really like the Ale and saw a few otherlinens on floss tube that may be to my liking.
I haven't picked up Rachel for a number of reasons, and hope to this evening.
Saltbox Stitcher mentioned and showed Au ver a Soie single strand covering a 32 count dark linen very nicely. Is this true? Can I use that thread (or another) singly on 32 count that offers full coverage? I don't care for silk, it always snagged on my rough hands. And I'm cheap. But if I can use my 32 counts with one strand I will loosen my already sagging purse strings. I need to learn the silk thread basics, separating, needle size, cut length, and would love to see this with several types/brands on a floss tube channel.
No Death by Chocolate zucchini bread this year, decided on just the lemon until I found this banana recipe. Very good. But I used almost 1 tsp of cinnamon, not the 1.5. I was a little heavy on the bananas and also shredded zucchini (I use the fine shred on my mandoline) and I needed another 15 minutes of baking time. The top browned quickly and the last half hour required loose foil cover.
Lots of calls to make regarding Carole's follow ups and appointments, so I best get busy. Have a great day.
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5 comments:
Wow, you are the queen of Petunias, and ferns! I literally kill petunias. They get leggy, I cut them back, nothing, nada, stingy stems, bald and ugly. I might add that I bought a collection of beautiful silk threads, haven't used them yet. They were pricey, got them from France, afraid to proceed! One of these days.
Be careful on that slippery floor.
That bubblegum(?) petunia is Absolutely Gorgeous! My petunias are still blooming, amazing considering that hot dry spell. I've decided that I need to give them some fertilizer next year, and hope the weeds don't use it all. And get them watered more and stop hoping those small rain chances will pay off. I hope you find a winter home for your ferns.
I do remember your trials with finding a paint color last time you painted a room! Those little chips on samples don't tell the whole story, just like those photos of linen don't. I'm glad you have ways to deal with linens that aren't quite what you expected. I may need to explore dye options. Or not. I'm with you on the silk - lovely to look at, but yikes my hands snag the thread like crazy.
Your Petunias look awesome along with your fern, Marly. Have you tried Sulky 12 weight thread? It is single stranded and offers good coverage on 32 count. It is a cotton.
I'm looking for a good home for one huge fern too ;-)
Your fern and petunia are pretty! Try Sulky threads on 32 cnt. You just use it off the spool with 1 strand. Use the petite 12 wt. if you sign up n their website they have frequent sales on their already reasonable prices. They also have bigger spools. Take care.
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