Berry progress

 

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Pics

Stones in place, need to pot plants and fill with gravel.  Barn stones encircle the house and deck so kept that look, and wood wouldn't allow the curve.  A lot cheaper and cleaner than having the concrete removed for such a small area, much more appealing than a slab that always needs power washed.

This is the summer arrangement used on Carole's grave, a change from the floral saddle secured to the stone's top.  The number of headstones that have saddles since I added hers is quite high.  This product is a two pack of heavy, height adjustable posts for in ground, with coco lined baskets that attach.  Simple and a great price for two.  I inserted stems into foam and secured with a zip tie.  Thinking of a solar path light to slide over the second pole, keeps it up from the reckless cemetery mowing.  Find on amazon or walmart.  I used Walmart since I could return to store, no free return on amazon.

And here's my changes to the strawberry.  Love it.  

And this is the only oil cloth yardage I have locally (hobby lobby).  Half the thickness of what I purchased at JoAnn years ago.  Should have stocked up when they announced closing.  Vinyl tablecloths do not hold up outside, my previous piece of oil cloth lasted years, until the raccoon climbed it.  Tootsie's house beneath.

Doctor was her usual self .... "you need a cardiologist because you have a lot going on".  Thanks doc, I didn't know that.  Thought you could get me in sooner or at least give your opinion of how serious this is.

I have to mention this.  Hubs was on a golf trip and as always, the majority of them are using weed during play.  One, a heavy user (and local teacher), had a variety of gummies.  Hubs friend, used to weed, asked if he could try it.  Yes, but he warned that it knocked him on his ass for several days, DO NOT ingest more than a small bite.  He ate half.  This was three weeks ago and he is finally up and around again.  He missed the entire weekend of golf, could not move and thought he had a stroke, in bed for days. Couldn't eat, every test possible given, nothing showed.  He may golf this week but is so very weak, it's iffy.  The new strengths are nothing to mess with.  One of the group uses daily and has turned into a paranoid screamer. Can't tell him that weed can make you paranoid, it doesn't affect everyone the same especially if on medication.  The only gummies I have are my vitamins and Natrol melatonin!

Have a good day, stay cool!

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Just another day

That's what birthdays become when family is reduced to only a few.  But I never was a big b- day celebrant.  Friday was good, Saturday was unnerving and am seeing my pcp tomorrow who will hopefully get me in to cardiology sooner.

But I did smile when I received Brenda's card, another dimensional beautifully made card.

Starting a new stitch today, decided on the berry series Strawberry by HOD. Changes?  Of course!  The greens should be as the blackberry project since the tops should match.  But the berries will be the called for red, just different pattern.

I will add the sepals and stitch the berry solid as this test berry.  Rather than add a few black stitches as seeds, I will add tiny black beads before constructing.

See those tiny dots in the lawn?  Baby turkeys!  Previous years we were entertained by dozens, but the very cold and wet spring has taken a toll.

Enjoy your day folks.  Be safe.

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2025 Finish #14

 

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Close

Stitch the border at top and bottom, find a red button for the holly berry instead of stitching, and this quick and easy project will become a finish.

It rained three times today and became quite warm.  In a few days, we will have temps in the 90's for a week.  I knew we would go from furnace to air conditioner in a matter of days.  

I've been having around 10,000 views daily, checked the posts seen, they all have the word o f f e r in title or body.  

Hope all is well.

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Dragging

 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

or straight border of wood.

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.

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