Greetings. Did you have a great weekend? Did you have to wear a sweatshirt? Are you as upset as I am that summer is over? The shortest one ever!!
I had no intention to browse for a new chart, and honestly, don't know where online to view new samplers without spending a great deal of time going through all new releases. There are many I have missed over the years, and I guess this is one.
Jannet Spiers by NeedleWorkPress. I happened to peruse Facebook's stitching sites and spotted what I believe is the original piece. Looking at this photo of the chart is not appealing to my taste. Seeing that aged original on a beautiful tan linen was a different reaction. I love it. I have many R&R charts that are not that eye catching on the chart, but with a different fabric and color scheme, they are. Weird isn't it? The design should be what attracts us to a project but sometimes seeing the original or a different linen changes it completely. For me, anyway. I may actually order this one.
Would love to show you the photo I saw but I don't know if we can share posted FB photos. But after playing with the colors in the photo program, this is similar.
This little girl is munching on mushrooms she is harvesting from the yard. Full of various types and lots of fallen leaves.
This is what Mark did with the leftover pieces of wood from the cabinet. Years ago he made a short height footstool for Carole, a boxed style that is more stable than legs.
Standing too close to the edge will not tip it. She keeps it by her bed which helps her get in and out much easier, and she also moves it to the tub. Its 4 1/2" height is just enough for an assist. She requested this one at 5 1/2" and we added a sturdy handle on the side for easier handling.
All that's left is adding the no-slip strips to the top since the wood is smooth and slippery. It was sealed with a spray of clear enamel.
For Anonymous -the built in cabinet, we sanded lightly (steel wool) after staining and then used Collinite solid paste wax (a car wax found in auto stores) which gives a soft sheen and waterproofing. It can also be used over acrylic varnish, I'm not a fan of polyurethane which can't be painted over or refinished easily.
Painting the powder room tomorrow and waiting for the hinges to arrive. Tried a new eye drop, I think I've tried every single brand, and it's no different than the others. Similasan seems to be the easiest to apply and the most soothing.
Have a good day to start the last week of summer!
Thanks for visiting.
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