Sep 9, 2025

Shortcut with color

I received my new chart, and since I have no tears when I cry, had no blurriness problem reading it. But when I realized the background was full coverage, not linen color, my eyes got bigger.  And the Rit came out.

 
Much easier.
I also dyed this amethyst for the needle case from Durene Jones.



I plan to change the blue shades.  Visit to HL proved that the 924 series is indeed, not as warm, not as teal, as the originals.  The change in the darker 924 is not as noticeable as the others.

Not sure if the berries charts, the black cat, the raven I can't find, or these goofy guys will be next.  My right hand fingers are going numb quite often, lasting way too long, can't hold a needle. 

Thank you for your comments about Ollie. Since we could not touch him, or get within three feet without a warning from him, taking him to the ER vet more than a half hour from here was not possible, and he would have run if we approached.  Yet he would always move to a spot closer to me if I was outside.  The trap had been near his shelter for months, but he was too wise for that. Whether cancer or infection, we will never know.  For two+ days we watched him suddenly deteriorate, and we tried to block him from leaving the deck.  I sat close by and talked to him, but when he made his way around the blockade to the woods, we knew he didn't have much longer and we let him go to where he wanted as most animals do when they feel death is near.  But we still stayed close to him until he passed. 

Hope all is well with everyone.

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8 comments:

Maureen said...

Your dyed fabrics are so pretty and a perfect fix to replace all that full coverage stitching. As for handsome Ollie, he passed the way he lived, on his own terms. I truly appreciate you being there for him. You are a very special person Marly!

TheCrankyCrow said...

You seriously need to take up dying as a side hustle. These colors are so remarkably close to the background colors I'm amazed. And sweet Ollie...I've thought of him repeatedly after reading your news...I think Maureen has said it best.

Rugs and Pugs said...

What fun charts and your dyed linen is perfect.
Ollie was lucky to have known your love!

Anonymous said...

Marly, you are the queen of fabric dye! All four are beautiful! I’m so sorry for your loss of Ollie. Even though he kept his distance, he knew he was loved and cared for. Cherie in WI

Robin in Virginia said...

Well done on the dyeing of the fabric for the Halloween pieces, Marly!

Pam in IL said...

Your fabrics are lovely! Excired to see what you start next. Ollie knew you cared for & loved him.

Truus said...

You gave your love to Ollie and he did love and trusted you.....
Love your dyed fabric and the chart of Durene Jones is beautiful!
Have the same problem as you have with my fingers and put on some gel so they don't hurt so much. Also rubbing both hands together will help with the stiffness of the fingers.
Take care,Truus from Holland

Anonymous said...

Sometimes, the best you can do is all that you can do. There is no "perfect" when caring for animals. You gave Ollie a safe place to land, and a haven. I am sure he felt your love. I hope he knows that strangers far away mourn him, too, and wish him peace.

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