All I have left is the lighter floral on three sides. Oh how I hate borders. And the kitted samplers waiting in my basket have beauties. I will return to the two thread 30 count of Ann for a while as I decide which. Kezia needs new linen, thread color, and attitude adjustment. Melanie's work on Kezia is stunning but I know I cannot do that border over one as she has masterfully done. Seeing that may be one of the reasons I am not happy with mine. We can certainly take inspiration from others, but should not expect the same result, especially when materials (and ability) are different.
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Truus, this is a dutch oven, any large high sided pot with lid. I have stainless steel pots that came with a set and use them often for soups and roasts, but this cast aluminum was my dad's. Very heavy and the absolute best material for even heat and perfect browning. So old the handle broke. Matching frying pan created the best home fries, fried potato slices with peppers, and caramelized onions for pierogis.
The Rachel Hyde sampler found in my Magma was to be finished with a few animals in the grass after I added the fence and increased the pasture. The large charted beast was over one and not working out, hence the change. Not being able to come up with sheep small enough or any brilliant visions, I set it aside. I need to think about removing the fence and just completing Rachel with a cow or two.
Carole's visit home was uneventful except for all the commotion. That's part of the background crap and I may explain it one day. Needless to say, this entire situation is going to be a daily battle and I will not get involved. I certainly will if problems related to her disability or health arise, but the other I can't deal with.
Have a great weekend stitchin' buds.
Thanks for visiting.
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4 comments:
Hello sweet Marly: I love this sampler; I have a few samplers kitted up and need to get goping on them.
I like the card so creative.
I am a big fan of old pots and pans, they seem to be the best and are seasoned just right, I have an ironclad set which I adore for cooking.
I just love the dutch oven amazing that you are able to have such a jem in your home, you are so lucky.
Catherine
That's quite a card. I think I have a book somewhere that shows how to make pop-ups, but nothing quite so elaborate. That's quite a nice Dutch oven, I still have the Club one (wedding gift) from the 70s. After many years of use, the bottom has bowed out a bit.
Carole, home visit, commotion? I have a few ideas what over but won't speculate here. Staying out of it sounds like a good, Very Good, plan.
Your stitching is lovely, I'm sure you'll do fine on Kezia.
Thank you Marly for showing what is a dutch oven! Never too old to learn something new!!!
I have too many samplers unfinished in my box and that's a shame because they are all beautiful.
Congratulations that you will not be involved in all the troubles of Carole's problems -- be strong and stay out of it!!
Take care of yourself and a big hug,Truus from Holland
I have the same Dutch oven that was my great aunt's. The knob on the lid came off somewhere along the line, so I've always just used a potholder to take the lid off when hot. What a great memory to see someone else has the same.
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