Samplers-and-Santas
for Scott to return.
So .....
Got it?
The amount of stickiness we found when painting, led to a solution to direct more airflow into the exhaust. This fan installation is shallow, not the standard depth, the fix will make a big difference.
As soon as the poly dries, fingers crossed on the install. Already have the valance cut out, ready to go.
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So glad I decided to finish this series. Loving this one. No changes except for thread colors.
We stained the deck today, breaks and plenty of Tylenol with a water chaser. Done.
Now I can stitch this evening and this berry should not take long. Easiest of the three for me.
Be safe!
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Quite a few changes. Added the sepals, increased space between second and third row, left off the majority of floaters, added more to the top section, changed flower centers.
The light flowers were added to the top in an effort to align edge. Not sure if I failed to construct properly, but the front area is much lower when sewn. The pattern offers a template which I used.
Will I do the third chart of blueberries? Not sure. I would really like an orange/bittersweet berry but don't know if I want to bother reworking the chart.
Continue to be surprised at the aftermath of this single root tooth that was loose (until he tried removing) and without infection. Yoi. She failed to call in my script for antibiotic, good thing I have leftovers to take. As with most offices here, open three days a week and closes early. Not in till monday.
Enjoy your day folks.
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Hi folks.
Had dental work done Tuesday, still swollen and bruised but feeling better. Advil is my choice for inflammation and pain but I'm only permitted to take Tylenol. Worked well enough, the worst is over. Stitched a little last night on the berries, made minor changes in placement, but should have studied it more before starting the project. It's fine, will finish soon.
Because of the enormous cost of the continuing dental work, and the sort of slump I'm in, no haul (as they say). But I saw a project being worked on IG, loved it for a while, so ordered it along with two others. Very reasonable price and shipping from Everything Cross Stitch.
Here they are...
Just a few items I've researched and saved for holiday and anniversary remembrance on family headstones.
The monument shops have these vases and a few options. Most times at higher costs. I have them on my parents' stone and purchased the plastic liners. I can fill and secure contents at home (the vases are installed permanently with stone adhesive) and then switch the liners on sight.
Very few are very thin for limited bases, and I've seen a striking brass or bronze with tall willows and grasses, a few flowers. Striking. Obviously the style the person loved.
This first one for stones is called Accent Keeper, found online.
Another option when ground cannot be used is this heavy duty hook. Can be attached to top or back, attach wreaths or other decor, just adjust length and clip to hook. Three can hold garland across top.
Grave sites that have no flowers or special remembrance or tribute, does not at all mean they are forgotten. But some of us feel better, offering a little reminder that we honor their memory. One at my family's is like a showroom of beautiful live flowers, statues, verses, shepherd hooks, solar lights. He sits there every day and reads, his wife was his world.
Enough! Just thought I'd share a few items for those interested in memorials without ground contact.
Stay safe.
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