Petite Stitches

Free design from Pineberry Lane 2017

 

Double sided berry on 32 count, 1.5".

 

Previously stitched, finished by hand this evening after a half bottle of eye drops.

They aren't really helping so I'll need to get an Rx.

 

I listed the journals on a sale tab, Deborah I can't reply to your request.  Any other requests for info please use my email because 95% of comments are no-reply.  Google+ is ending this week, we'll see if that changes.

 

Have a good week.

 

 

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Pear of a different stitch

Hi folks.  We're only a few days away from March.  So if I would have started eating properly in January, I would have been down over 10 pounds instead of up. 

 

 I received a note from Susan showing her version of one of my pears.  She isn't doing cross stitch right now and created her pear with a different form of needlework.  I never thought of this and I do like it!!

 

I will be back this weekend with the sale.  I am having some difficulty working out prices for the larger pieces, but the real reason is my preoccupation with two other medical problems.  Haven't mentioned it, very very upsetting, and no one has answers for me.  It's not dangerous at this point but greatly affecting my life and psyche, and continuing to worsen.  This has been going on for a while but recently took an extreme turn (not related at all to Sjogrens).  My anxiety level has increased tremendously since the escalation and as I said, doctors are baffled.  I will get this sale done though, and try to keep busy.

 

Be back this weekend.

 

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Power of the pen

Greetings folks.  I want to share my joy with you!  Yesterday I received a hand written letter from Susan thanking me for her knob hanger (giveaway winner).  How wonderful it was to see hand writing and read about her life on her ranch.  Thank you Susan!  What a pleasure it was and I truly appreciate your taking the time out of your busy schedule to thank me and share a part of your life. 

 

Today I received a package from a reader that would have blown my socks off had it not been for the 40 compression stocking which seems to be permanently embedded in my leg.  The diet will wait.  There is no way I can limit myself to a small daily sampling.  Heck, I'm not sure if anything will be left for another day!  She also included a thoughtful hand written note expressing her reason for my gifts which totally brightened my week. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 I immediately had to sample and OMG that dark chocolate is better than any piece of Dove.  Whoa!  I think I can find the Moser Roth around here and will do that tomorrow. 

The other is local for her and also outstanding.  I remember when Bertie sent me Cadbury fruit and nut bars which led me on a local search.  Found them at a Walgreen's in Ohio.  Such fun receiving new to me goodies!  So thoughtful!  Thank you so much.

 

 

I started listing the linen pieces under the new tab for fabric, haven't worked out the grab bags or prices.  Some of the linen was stored as a roll but many pieces are still folded as received and I am concerned about creases.  I will try Martha's suggestion that she left in the comments.  In case you didn't see it, here is her solution ..

"My mother was a seamstress and taught me a trick especially for linen and wool. She would keep a measuring cup of distilled water with about 1 teaspoon of white vinegar in it. She always used one of Dad's old white hankies. Dip it in the water and wring it out real well. Of course you are ironing from the back over soft cloth so the floss does not compact. Lay the hankie across the wrinkle and give it a press. This has always worked for me & makes quick work of a frustrating task."

 

I have no idea how to price some of the pieces and except for two of my projects, I would have to purchase linen anyway.  They're all short by two inches so I kept two half yard pieces for Elliot and Spence.  I would love to do Ballard and the others but do not see that in my future.  I need to purchase envelopes for mailing so I can estimate postage and can't believe what they want here for a padded envelope!  Won't be listing until I find some online and get an order in.  Until then I will try to update and show a few photos of the offers.  Next will be a ton of R&R repro charts.

Consider writing a letter or short note to a friend.  If you would like to correspond or thank a military member, here are some suggestions.  I know of two Vietnam vets that regularly write to service members, and find it therapeutic to correspond.  What a great family function to gather once a week or month to write letters to those that would love to receive a note.  Maybe a few jokes, local sports, your pet stories, so many things kids can share.  But with the majority of schools no longer teaching cursive, can they write a letter?

http://amillionthanks.org/send_a_letter.php

https://soldiersangels.org/letter-writing-team.html

http://www.operationwearehere.com/CaringInsightsMilitaryPersonnelLetters.html

https://www.operationgratitude.com/express-your-thanks/write-letters/

Have a good day everyone. 

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Just in case....

As I check and mark the larger pieces of linen, I thought …. just maybe …. I would like to stitch a few large ones.  My favorites in the stash.  The big girls.  Not as big as some, but pretty darn big for me.  I need to make sure I have linen for them, just in case. 

 

I marked them with the highest and also the lowest count so I have an idea of required linen size without opening the chart.  Don't you hate it when the designer fails to list the stitch count?   Leaving a 2" margin around all sides tells me the minimum required for the sampler.

 

Elizabeth Clayton and Martha Logan are in the mix too, and by the time I am done setting aside the fabric for them, there won't be much left!!!  But I don't want the dark unbleached for all of them and that is what my inventory mainly consists of.

 

I saw a sweet magnifier that Sandra showed on her FB page, will order it.  Maybe with the 3.0 glasses plus the stand, I will be able to see.  I tried my Dazor which is wonderful, but it isn't something you can put away easily.  Was I able to see?  No.  The dryness is causing blurriness even when magnified.  I did not realize the drops are not to be used as needed, only a few times a day.  They aren't really helping so I will see my vision specialist for an Rx to try.  My PCP recommended diet changes (who wouldn't with what I eat), absolutely no to the low carbs I suggested.  Worse thing you can do for your body according to the docs in her practice.  Cutting out white flour and sugar is the key to reducing inflammation.  The reason people think low carb reduces inflammation is because that plan eliminates sugar, white flour, and processed foods!!  You can do that and still get the vitamins and nutrition from high carb foods like fruits and grains.  Low carb works for a lot of people, but I would rather eat more balanced and have my oatmeal.  I did low carb once, gained it back as soon as I slowly introduced them again.  Breast cancer is in my family and can be caused by high fat diets so that's another reason I reconsidered.  Willing to try her suggestion.  Tomorrow. 

 

We're having ferocious winds today and Mark is on the golf course, probably playing wind golf and getting drives longer than he ever has.

 

I had a request for the black silk (I can't reply to you- need your email) and if anyone else is interested, please let me know.  Deborah, cannot reply to your request either, please click my email at the top right.  And Martha, thank you for that tip!!  Will definitely try it!!  Thank you all!!

 

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Some of the linens

Not sure how I will post all of the pieces I no longer want, may have to separate.  Maybe the unbleached pieces in one sale and the named or colors in another.  Most are from purchases in the last two years but I still want to check for creases.  The Belfast in Tumbleweed is a gorgeous greenish taupe, matches 3022, but there is a slight dye fade on the fold line on one side.  This stuff wrinkles like crazy.  So I want to check them first but the prices will reflect any issues, and low to begin with anyway.  Except for the Linens by Design!  There will be a few larger pieces of unbleached for big samplers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not sure if the sale will be tomorrow (Sunday) because there is too much to do first but I will start listing the items so you can browse before the sale and will let you know when that happens.  Also considering putting them all in grab bags, so much easier!!

 

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A few things

First of all, hallelujah.  Carole took the envelope with the dentist money out of her purse when she removed the candy.  When she said the dentist's money was gone, she was referring to the $100 she had in the wallet for the down payment at the first visit.  The office told her it was not necessary to pay in advance and she planned to return it to the metal box, but didn't.  She was so shook up she forgot about removing the envelope until Friday afternoon and called to tell me.  It was HER money for the dentist that is gone.  Sort of a bright spot in all of this!

 

I have listed the large journal on the For SALE tab if anyone is interested.  I have two, the others I am not bothering with.  If anyone sews garments, I will be listing the 3 yards of gorgeous black silk shantung, 62" wide.  It was purchased over 40 years ago from a tailor in Milwaukee by my aunt and I have had it for many years.  We have no tailors, no dressmakers (mine retired), not even alterations around here and I have no intention to construct a garment.  What an elegant simple sheath dress it would make.  It's not going to Goodwill.  I have burned a corner, the flame is solid orange, fine black ash, she claimed it to be silk.  I sure hope someone can use it, if not here, maybe Ebay.  Priority mail medium box is $15, $30 total for the yardage and shipping.  If it can ship for less, I will do so.  I will list the LBD Sparrow linen here first on Sunday evening.  Not sure about the Meadowlark yet and hesitating on the gingham and dots!  Isn't that just like me?  I drive myself nuts but at least it keeps me busy.

 

This huge troublemaker has been hanging around for two months with another very large orange and white.  I don't know what to do with them and I know neighbors hate animals but someone must be feeding them.  They come to the deck at night and spray everything or beat the crap out of Nitzy during the day.

 

Saw the doc about the Sjogren's.  My assumption that the sinus issue started this was incorrect.  She told me a flu shot can trigger autoimmune diseases.  WHAT??  Rare but yes, it happens.  I had mine 1/11.  This started a few days later.  Never had an issue before.  The dentist would not work on me because of it, that day was so severe I had a hard time talking.  Trying again next week.  Learning to gesture profanities when I can't verbalize.

 

That's it folks.
Have a great weekend and lock your doors.

 

Thanks for your comments.

 

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