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Didn't I post recently to measure your fabric, not to assume the dimensions? I guess I wasn't paying attention. It's a good thing I happened to check because I need 17" minimum and the piece I chose ......
I am pretty pleased with myself today. Being disgusted with this mess and no sign of help coming, I waited until husband left for golf and I started removing the 7" of gravel they dumped where the concrete patio used to be.
Raked and then shoveled twenty wheelbarrows to another spot, moved some smaller barn stones as edging to hold it in, and after a short rest, I'm good! Only 1/8 of the pile, have no idea where the rest will go. What a mess and expense this mandated project has been. Not even a year later and they raised the monthly fee.
This back corner is a perfect spot for seasonal decorating in the tub and wheelbarrow. This is behind the deck and swing and used mainly to get to the bird feeders. No need to install labor intensive pavers here, we'll add crushed base or sand along the stones and get the rubber ones. 
They are flexible so no cracks, no need to be perfectly leveled, not slippery, no sealer needed. Great alternative for a outdoor spot without a lot of fuss, 16" x 16". Meant to go over old patios or decks, I'm sure I can lay them over sand or crushed stone that I can get in bags. Less work! Less maintenance!! Very neat looking for this small area.
They are flexible so no cracks, no need to be perfectly leveled, not slippery, no sealer needed. Great alternative for a outdoor spot without a lot of fuss, 16" x 16". Meant to go over old patios or decks, I'm sure I can lay them over sand or crushed stone that I can get in bags. Less work! Less maintenance!! Very neat looking for this small area.
Be safe!
Thanks for visiting.
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p.s. Also want to mention that I'm not saying you shouldn't indulge in stitching pretties! I'm saying don't think you need to, especially if just starting out. Nicola and others love the accessories and accoutrements and that's great. If something increases your pleasure of stitching, go for it. I love seeing the items and stitchers' delight in having them, but don't feel you're an outsider or odd duck if you can't afford them or prefer the basics. That's all folks!
7 comments:
I admire your work! I have never seen these flex pavers and I would like to know the source to purchase. I put in a lovely French Country look pea gravel area next to a garden shed to control weeds and keep area clean. But my oh my it is so hot you cannot walk on it, much less do any work at the potting bench! I wonder if I could lay these pavers on top to make it useable, otherwise I'll be manning the wheelbarrow!
Soooo....do you hire out??? Would you like a trip to Nod? I love your new "area"...especially those barn stones? The moss and lichen on them is so cool. Wish I could find some of those to put around my (very) little herb garden. (It's Little Crow's "repurposed" sandbox and does not have a whole lot of personality...if ya know what I mean.) ~Robin~ (Why did they dump all that gravel there??? Yikes.)
Oh my goodness, you did all that labor? You continue to amaze... I like
those 16X16 flexible pavers.... workable on a deck, you say? Hmmmm. I'll look into it.... We are about to have our open deck sanded and
stained.... Sit back, a tall iced tea and relax You've earned it...
Marly you are surprising me again...working around with these heap of gravel.....
Never seen thesepavers here,but I like them.
Take care and make a few stitches and sit back with your feet up, Truus from Holland
I'm sure you know this - make sure whatever is under those pavers is Very Well Compacted. A farm store near us uses similar pavers in their garden area and they are flexible enough that they do conform to what's under them. I'm not saying one foot print in the sand or gravel will show through, but if there's a path that gets compacted over time, that will definitely show. Also, that one large odd bit of gravel or rock that won't settle in will be felt through as you walk. That said, the pavers are lots better to walk on than the loose uneven gravel and mud we'd be walking through otherwise.
You should be pleased with yourself! You did a lot of work on that gravel AND caught that the linen is too small before the first stitch was put in.
You are amazing, I watered out back and was exhausted from the heat! You go girl.
Seriously, you had little gnomes and elves helping, right? I am quite sure I could not have lifted one of those stones! Looks good to me!
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