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Greetings folks.  February.  Won't be long until we start seeing flowers at the garden centers.

 

I happened to spot something by accident today and it led to Hands on Designs' website.  You're probably already familiar with the new series of ornaments she featured this past December called 12 Days.  (The photo is from the website).  The linen is Aztec Red gingham from WeeksDW.  How did I miss this?  So I searched and searched, found some on Ebay and ordered a piece. 

 

Then I got confused.  After searching for more info, I saw the supplies on Needlecraft Corner and their linen states 32 count.  ???  I always thought the Weeks gingham was only 28 count.  Too late, already ordered.  I would have preferred the 32, if it's available.  EDIT-their error, it's 28.

 

You can read more about this series here http://handsondesign.biz/12-days-hands-on-style/.

While ordering the gingham, I tried to remember the difference between Zweigart and Wichelt so I don't order a linen that I am unhappy with.  Again.  I always thought Zweigart was mentioned as a coarse/stiff linen, but read that it is soft.  Wichelt has more sizing and stiffness.  But.  Although stiffer, the threads are thinner and the linen more sheer.  Zweigart is softer but the threads are thicker, less sheer.  So what the hell?  I can't get thick and stiff in one?  My unbleached yardage is thick, and stiff, and coarse, so maybe the natural/raw fabric has those qualities but not those that are bleached and dyed.  I don't know.  The last piece I purchased is a fabulous color from Wichelt, but it's soft, slippery, and shiny.  I hate shiny linen.  So if I rinse it, will the sizing be removed taking the sheen with it?  Probably be even more soft and limp after.  I give up.  Since I bought quite a bit of WDW recently, I will be using it for smalls.  It's too soft for me but it has a matte finish which is a plus.  Has anyone tried a spray starch on it?  I have an old can and it didn't work very well, maybe there is a brand or product that will add body?

 

That's all I got.  Confusion.  Nothing new.

Have a good day.

 

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Preview

These are the last boxes, unless I find more when I clean out the other closet.  Offered this Wednesday at 8pm EST on the SALE page.

One of each.

Bugle Boy is 7", the tall rounds are 5", green sampler is on tall 4"x6" oval, little primitive is 4".

 

 

 

 Heart is 8"x8" on red.  May have two more soon.

 

 Will post a reminder before the sale.  No pre-sales.

 

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Holding my breath

I think the old printer is working again.  Why?  I have no idea because I check every week and the black ink would not release.  Today - it happened.  This is the one that prints so much better than any other I have tried, including my new one.  I am still done with boxes but have journals to work on so I will spend the $125 for ink and hold my breath.

 

 

 Still need a camera.  Look how horrible these photos have become.

 

My cousin from MN is coming to stay for a week at about the same time my brother is getting his pacemaker.  He's a nervous wreck because his ferals each have their own space in his garage, porch, and house, none of which allow me near.  They are always secured at night and I think the only option is for him to lock them in the garage with their litter and food.  The only way to enter is through the overhead doors and they will bolt for sure if I lift them.

 

I had to remove the center area of Rosanna because of that one stitch over error which I failed to remember.  I'll show you what happened with the bell finish (not!) next time.  It would work, but I didn't want to bother.  Lazy daisy, that's me.  Mom wanted to name me Daisy, then Susan, settled on Marlene, and then called me Flossy.  My sister called me Morticia because of my long wild hair.  My brother called me Weed because I grew so tall.  Polish grandparents, Malinka.

 

Have a great start to another week already.  Geez. 

 

Thanks for visiting.

 

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Kielbasa and butt bouncing

 

I had a few requests for the Kielbasa stew recipe which is listed on the recipe blog.

http://marlanco.blogspot.com/

When I went there to see if it was listed, I spotted the Peaches and Cream.  Oh no.  Haven't made that in a while and hoping I can forget about it.  I really would like to give up sugar.  Seems to cause my heart rate to increase and I feel odd.  But I still have elderberries in the freezer for pie!  And six bricks of cream cheese for cheesecake!  And that fabulous fabulous chocolate zucchini bread in the freezer!  I failed to add that one to the blog page and will do that soon.  Can be found here.

http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a48378/death-by-chocolate-zucchini-bread-recipe/  You won't be sorry.

 

And this may be silly, but I love it.  I can't help but bounce my butt and smile when I see it.

One man band

After all the hatred and disrespect for others online from the self-righteous, I have decided to stop following a lot of people.  This little ditty is a fun, goofy, innocent change. 

 

Have a nice weekend.

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The final few

Greetings stitching buds.  I've been working on the final order for boxes.  These two little 4" rounds are really distressed, something I was always afraid to do when offering for sale.  I love them! The order was for larger boxes but I found these few smalls in the cupboard so I worked on them.  Really want to get the journals ready soon.
 

 

Rosanna needs the large center vase and flowers to be completed, hope to do that Sunday.

 

Have a good one!

 

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Another little thing...

solved!   Right angles, sharp corners, inside edges, always a hassle to clean.  The letter openers, cuticle sticks, skewers, and anything else I used inside of a rag to reach those spots would usually poke through.  And then I found this.

This is a denture brush from the dollar store.  Who would have thought?  Stiff bristles that are perfect for corners.  My soapstone sink inside corners and bottom edge have never been easy to clean, including where the backsplash meets the countertop.

 

 

I bought five.  Best little brush ever!

 

Major error on Rosanna, but luckily the other side has a empty stitch spot that can accommodate the design moving over one.  Whew.  Good thing I continued with the outside border or I would not have found it until it was too late to correct.

 

 

February!  Soon it will be spring.

 

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