That mother of a slub

 Hiya.  I was going along much better than previous evenings, when the slub got me.  Massive.  As big as my car.  Well..... 

So as I always do, if it's quite fuzzy, I keep picking until the majority of fuzz is gone.  This time, fuzz was all it had, no skinny strand inside.  So as many times before, I removed a linen thread from the same direction and rewove.  But when there is even minor shading, mottling, it may not blend.  One strand!  You would think it would join its friends and try to fit in, but no. 

It happens to be between the two bands and not really noticeable, but it bugs me.  If this replaced thread was in a more open area, the light stripe would be obvious.

I pulled three other threads and the middle one looks to be a good match.  Since this little bag will be gathered very close to that noncomformist, it will stay.  But I wanted to mention how these overdyed linens need to be looked at closely if reweaving is necessary.  Or better yet, let the slub be a slub.

The Mayflower linen I wanted to sell was very light and I could not see mottling.  Rather than offer, I mottled myself and it is perfect (first photo).  Love it.  The Hazelwood that no one wanted (and I don't blame for that) is not recognizable.  Still don't care for it but better than it was.

As for my teeth, I was referring to the crowns that were placed in the front last week after several appointments.  Four front.  Not happy.  No need to go into detail, doesn't matter why and there are a number of reasons.

I should finish up Spools tonight and rather than add it to the pile of projects waiting for final finishing, I want to sew that bag now.  And I will.  If I could force flashes and be done with them for a while allowing sewing without screaming, I would.  But after all these years, a remission, and now a sneaky return, I've had plenty of time.  Ain't happening.

Have a nice day folks.  I'm loading up on the zucchini pizzarelles from my recipe blog.

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