A plan

Until the sewing machine gets a new needle and my pounding head from the steroid injection subsides, my started/abandoned stitch is the plan.

First of all, I do believe the linen color was an issue.  So the bleach and Rit came out, the result very good.  That does not always happen!  Since the bottom corners will be eventually trimmed off, testing was done in that area.  Good! Better!  Did the dmc change?  Not noticed at all, so did the bleach lighten?  

I used this larger heart shape as a template and will search for a bright floral to add to the body and create a great heart pillow.  Ya' think?  Something like the vine shown here, will take some time to find the perfect size.

My local Dollar Tree has these pet dishes, no skid bottom, bought all the colors.  The stainless steel bowls slide or freeze, the porcelain break in this weather.  Bought a few extra for testing dye and paint.

That's all this bright red faced pounding head crabass has to report.  Well, there's that other situation that has not changed, another post.

Have a good one!

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