Good news for a change

 Hello hello!  I got the call from cardiology and I do not need any procedures.  What is causing abnormal results in testing is damage from a prior "event".  An old event.  I'm 71, how far back are we going?  Regardless, good news.  My lung scan is not until before Christmas, hoping that last scan was incorrect and there will not be bad news.

I haven't done much on Paisley but since I am using an overdyed thread, the first leg of the cross will be done first.  When it's filled in, the second leg being continuous will allow the variation to show.  I know a full cross should be completed before moving to the next stitch when using overdyed, but I rarely follow rules.  I do the sewing method whenever possible.  Ordinarily I would fill horizontal and follow with vertical rows on larger blocks of color, especially houses, which creates a perfectly neat finish for me.  My color blocks appear almost ribbed because of the tension in my stitches and going in two opposite directions locks the linen from distorting and also creates a solid block, no ribs. 

This gorgeous shade of red boiled wool was one of mom's favorite jackets.  Lightweight but very warm, large pockets, and although Carole claimed it, it is now mine.  The way the seams are finished I was able to sew another one half inch into the garment including the sleeves, all the way around.  It's still a little large and I don't care for dropped shoulders but it is MINE!!!  Long enough to cover tunics and those pockets are perfect for my eye drops and mouth gel.  It's annoying to keep going into my purse for these items when shopping so this is huge for me.  Carole will be upset, but she has mom's other jacket and this is too long for her now anyway.  I will cave in and cut her hair for her this week.  She refuses to use the salon there.  It will be much easier on my back now because her new chair raises, and I mean raises!!  To eye level with others standing and she can reach into top cabinets easily.  If I don't have to be bent over to cut, this won't be bad at all.

So fricking cold.  But feeling good and relieved!  Except when I see vavavoom.  There are a few well known people that I used to really like.  Why she nauseates me now, I don't know.  I feel the same about three others.

Have a great day folks.

Thanks for visiting.

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