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 Those of us without shops are at a loss when it comes to choosing linens for a new project.  I've read so many times that the stitcher was upset about the ordered linen looking nothing like the chart photo.   Agreed, understandable, frustrating, and I don't care.  I have to choose what I have on hand or prefer, never order the recommended since it may look different.  I saw the BBD new design on called for Veldt and I love it, but it appears more brown, Veldt description claims green.  Jeny's called for linen is Vintage Examplar which many have praised as a wonderful color and fabric, I don't care for it in the photo, never saw it in person.  Best for me is to find something similar to a chart's photo if I like that shade, hopefully in my stash.   My stash has very limited 40 count pieces (five!), and since I am leaning toward a pouch finish or something similar, 40 it will be to keep it small.  My Dazor lens is ready to go and I cleaned my readers.  

I may be able to change threads easily, but stumble when imagining those colors on the fabric. Since I don't think any of my choices will be right, it doesn't matter which.  Except for the Seaweed.  Good grief it is fabulous.  Beautiful rich green, bluish in places, toned toward wine in others, and these lighter muted threads would be outstanding.  Only two colors would need revamped.  I hate to use it!  I have a tiny (6 x 8) piece of Dames of the Needle's Redwood and I can't use it either, just too beautiful.   Most of my 40 are 8 x 12, what I usually order to see a color or use for ornaments/tucks since I have an aversion to cutting into a large piece of linen.

I will save the Seaweed, start on the 8 x 12 piece of Heartland I dyed over, will only have 1" margin, but that's all I need for a sewn piece.  If I decide it needs a frame (rarely), I can sew a muslin strip to extend the linen for wrapping around a mounting board.  Boom.

I went to the cardiologist, they refused to believe my claims of my sweater weighing seven pounds.  You just can't fool those folks.  They scheduled echo and stress (terrified of the dye since I have reactions to so much), next Tuesday but I had to change because of her appointments.  The doctor was called away so I had my favorite NP whom I adore.  Follow up with her also.

I bag cereal for Carole to have as evening treat or when menu isn't great.  Tried a new one, anxious to hear her reaction.  She loves flavored coffee and drinks, this is Post's Dunkin Donut Caramel Macchiato made with real coffee.  As a dry snack it is very tasty. 

Have a safe weekend.

Thanks for the visit.

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