Really. In everything. Exhausted for no reason! Not the heart, been monitoring, more like a bug.
Trying to kit a few smalls, another berry (thinking of changing to bittersweet), and worked on one Christmas piece. But I started over, didn't like the light thread. The called for was too dark for this Aztec red linen but my choice is too blah.
So starting again with a light gold, better (difficult to see in photos). The red for the border was very cool on this linen so I plan to use 3777, warmer red. That won't be easy. Same color thread and linen is brutal to stitch.
I don't like coverage on 36 count, two threads was quite messy. But red on red on 40 would not be possible, 36 will be a challenge.
Looking online to check in stock large pots for the hostas. Tried the two local DIY stores and couldn't manage browsing. These two bad examples are what the small potted hosta spot will be.
Curved border of barn stones
Either will hold about 7" of various size stones, pots set in them, not on top. Won't be hard to blow debris, and once these large sized plants fill in, most will be covered. Looking for Bedazzled mini hosta, love that sweet plant. I have the impatiens to fill the tub.
Rain was light yesterday, won't be the case today. Can't believe my birthday is here, closing in to end June! AUGH!!
Have a great day.
****************
5 comments:
If you can pull off the curved border on the small patio it would look wonderful, very intentional and classy.Sorry to hear you`re feeling punky but at this age we have those days. I like your gold thread on the red linen. You amaze me with your knack for changing the called for color of threads to a more pleasing color...you are always spot on! Have a good week and hope you are feeling better.
Love the way your Christmas stitch is looking. I have a cold that will not leave me. The phlegm is unreal!
Sorry you're dragging...think there's a lot of that going 'round. I don't think the rain and gloom helps any. Hope you pick up speed soon. I really like the idea of your rock garden. I'm partial to the barn stone. (But, of course, I want whole buildings and walls made of that stuff.). You're likely done with your Christmas Holly piece by the time you read this, but my offer for the called-for linen still stands. (I'd need to pull it out to see if it is 36 or 40...but definitely know it's not the 32 ct which was called for but it's the called for color ("Curtain Call??") I'm sure it's too late now but it was a good idea at the time. :-(
Your Christmas chart is very pretty and I like the gold thread on this color linen.
So sorry you are feeling not very well-- hope it will be better soon.
It is very hot here in the Netherlands at the moment- it is about 30 Celsius and this weekend above 30°C. ...too much for me at the moment.
Take care Marly, Truus from Holland
I like the wood border. To me, it looks more natural. Just me. I think you will be happy with your hostas when they fill out. Hope you feel better soon. Am having a problem with left hip.........toooo much digging, I think. Planted zinnia and marigold seeds, sunflowers too. All are coming up. I love your Merry Christmas piece. They will be having Christmas in July on QVC next month. Year is flying by. I hope you'll feel better soon. Charlotte in Va.
Post a Comment