Messing with perfection

I should be flogged with 20 skeins of floss.  You know by now that I change many charts because
a) I prefer other colors
b) I don't like the linen
c) I want an easier stitch
d) I want less clutter
e) I am too lazy for its entirety
f) all of the above

But to change a Nash?  Polly has been bumped aside until this is completed which should be very soon.  I'll do the fill work while sitting outside.  I changed the linen from the gray to brown but am using the threads.

 

So what did I change in the design?  The top.  I love stitchery in heart shape, but not so much little hearts in a design.  See the row at the top in the light pink?  The red line is where the top border moved down and covered the hearts except for the bottom stitch which I covered with white.  I like it, more me.  I will probably move the dogs a stitch higher.

 

 

 

 

My friend is in a new house and I gave her two linen towels, one red, one gray.  Each has a large hand embroidered crab at the bottom.  She won't ever forget who they are from.

 

Have a great weekend.

 

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I am directionally challenged

and can get lost on a one way street.  This won't help at all, but ain't it sweet for $15?

 

My birthday gift to myself.  Yes, I am cheap!  They had one left and I may get it for Carole.  She's really down in the dumps about the nerve block not working.  Found her favorite purse hidden under a pile at Kohls (in metallic!) which cheered her a little.  Maybe a rotating rooster will bring a smile.

 

Where the hell did June go?

 

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Working .....

An easy and fun project.

But I am really stretching the linen, even though it is stiff, may need the hoop since this is a long sampler.

 

Polly Cole - Lori Rippey

 

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Next up

Polly Cole from Lori Rippey.

 

One thread over two on 32 count that I dipped to a light tan.  Two color changes to a smidge darker thread for a little more contrast on the linen.  This is my kind of sampler.

 

Have a good warm day, not in the 60's like me.

More rain and possible storms predicted, the waterlogged garden just can't get a break.

 

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Winner winner

Hi folks.  I was very surprised to see 520 likes of this design on Facebook's PSS. Samplers usually get around 150, Santas more.  Several of you asked why I don't sell these little designs of mine.  Plain and simple - my first design I offered for sale was a huge disappointment.   I just don't think it would be worth it.  Hundreds of hits when a new chart is posted, but that could be because it's free and doesn't mean it would sell.  Others have scolded me for offering "too many" free charts, small or not.  I cannot see any reasoning behind their thoughts, but whatever it is, they are entitled to their opinion. 

 

Random.org chose the number of Penny Duffy.  I will be contacting her shortly.  Thanks to all who participated.

 

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Tablecloth tunic?

Still holding on to the family's old Quaker lace tablecloths.  Destroying these beautiful pieces is not an option.  So hard to find all the little stains, most were removed with Biz and Lestoil.  Can't say enough about Lestoil saving a lot of clothing for both of us.  Those grease spots from a splash of olive oil or butter, salad, anything with fat or oil, are gone.  I use full strength, just on the pesky spot, wait a few minutes, and rinse before throwing in the washer.  Works like a charm.  Removes all the true grease from work clothes too. 

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone has ever sewn a tunic from vintage lace or tablecloths.  I saw this when browsing the sale at https://www.shopcarols.com/, and thought maybe the tablecloths could be put to use in clothing.

I like that style in lace and they range from boho to elegant (mine would be towards bo and ho).  Maybe I should just try adding the scalloped edge of the cloth to a shortened loose t-shirt or chambray blouse turning it into a tunic.  I have enough lace to attempt inserts like this also. 

If anyone has tried this I would appreciate any suggestions. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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