The tree

That fricking tree.  To be fair, it was easier than the one above it, and I have more errors in the surrounding area than the fricking tree.  The tree that has two shades of green (I put the extra strands in the wrong floss bag) and that's fine with me too.  Nothing is aligned as the chart and no one can tell the difference.  This is one wonky sampler.  I found one chart error, and will study the original's photo in case I missed a motif somewhere.  Finally moving on to the bottom border.

This is mine with red apples....

and here's the chart photo with pink ones.

I don't mind the pink.  It melds with the soft motif colors and the tree's shape creates a focal point.  Either color looks good, I'm happy with the red.

A finish is getting close!

Have a great day.  Stay safe.

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Clean enough?

Hey!  Two in a day!  Mark went golfing before they close that activity too, and asked what our plans are for hand sanitizer.  We have some alcohol left to make our own but Aloe Vera has been sold out everywhere, as has the higher % alcohol.  Since we have been trying for weeks online, in store, and everywhere in between with no luck, here's my plan.  We used a wonderful product called No Rinse for mom, even the shampoo, with great results.  The article I read described the results of hand washing vs. sanitizer and washing is as good if not better.  So.  This product can be used anywhere, no rinsing required.  I can use it straight from the bottle (for 20 seconds), saturate a paper towel with it, or bag a soaking wet cloth as a rinse after cleaning.  The car is where we use the sanitizer most and when we run out, this product should be better than nothing.  There are two different products.  No Rinse Body Bath is concentrated and should be diluted, Body Wash is ready to use and what I ordered.  The last two grocery stores had no wipes so they offered liquid pump soap and a roll of paper towels.  A sticky sticky mess.  

Walgreens has it online and in store (if you can find it) with free shipping.  Amazon and Walmart and others also carry it but some are higher in price.  Vitality Medical has the small 2 oz bottles but I have a few and can refill them so I purchased the 8 oz.  Just thought I would mention this in case you are unable to find convenient products for hand cleansing.  When we run out of options, it may be the best solution. 

The End.

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This too shall pass

Please offer to help any elderly or compromised friends, neighbors, or strangers with getting supplies. I don't know why the stores have not created purchasing limits as they do for sale items.  Some are getting extras for others, most are not.  What parent has raised these animals to physically attack others because they have something they want?  What entitlement mentality have they been taught?  I know.  I saw them when I was working.  And seeing previews of reality television shows is just as disgusting when they showcase screaming and physical altercations.  A way of life?  

Kids are home a week at Thanksgiving, two weeks at Christmas, a week for "spring break", and three months in summer.  So they're home now for a few weeks or maybe a longer summer.  Most are on their phones and televisions and video games inside.  They can still go outside and get some exercise.   Maybe the people that watch over them all summer and other breaks can be called.  The real concern should be our vulnerable citizens and those laid off, small businesses that need to pay their bills, the lack of schooling for little ones, not the fact that kids are home.  Just my opinion, may not be yours.

Here's a really idiotic thought, but it's not my first and certainly won't be my last.  If this virus will wane when ultraviolet light becomes more intense and humidity rises as summer approaches, why can't infected people be put in a sauna twice a day?  

There's your eye rolling smirk for the day.  You're welcome.

The sun is shining this morning.  My eyes will be bad, but I am convinced I can finish the tree today.  All the apples are hanging and the greens almost filled in, the trunk will be crossed.  I don't see a problem with the bottom border, famous last words!  The over one will be on a cloudy day.  So close!!  Already thinking of what is next.

AND!!  Another fricking skinny wild cat showed up.  Petey is still limping, Nit's ear is finally starting to heal, and this new guy is a lightweight and would be beat down badly.

Wishing everyone peace and safety, calm and deep breaths.  Every time our lungs expand with that air, be grateful, have patience.

An apple a day

keeps the frogs away.

Changed to red instead of the called for pink per your suggestions.  Much better, thank you.  And I'm happy with changing the branches to brown and some flowers to a brighter pink.

The branches look off a row but they aren't, just the photo.  The linen is a bit skewed/stretched from working in hand and makes it harder to visually check placement. 

Thanks to everyone that purchased the last of the boxes.  I kept a few for myself and plan to paint designs on the tall rounds, maybe a pastoral scene.

We cancelled the Cleveland trip and rescheduled for June.  I went for Varithena treatments today, also next week, and again in April.  I was very careful.  We stopped at a grocery store and it was a madhouse, the meat market had a sign on the door stating "one customer in store at a time".  A little boy came out and told us there were twelve people in there.   Hope everyone stays well and can tolerate the temporary changes in our lives.  It's already the 17th of March and its first two weeks flew by so hopefully the next few will also.  Good time to spring clean. 

Take care!  Be well!!

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Ready

Prices are listed.  

I will be wiping down the boxes and hope it doesn't take the wax off!  Carole is ordering all her items through Walmart pick up and has been.  I asked her if she wipes down the canned goods and packaging ..... no.  It may be overly cautious, but an 81 year old with a  failing heart should be.  Quite a few customers in stores are wearing the latex gloves.  Mark is demanding I stay home Tuesday (Carole's Cleveland Clinic visit) because of my compromised immune system, but she said she will cancel if I don't go because she can't hear the doctor.  Well ask him to speak up!  I used to take things to strengthen my immunity but now I can't.  It's weird.  When your immune system is attacking your body instead of protecting it, strengthening it just increases the attack so you have to suppress it which makes you vulnerable.

I worked on Ann Kirby (I'm tired of looking up her true name) and of course, continued making errors.  The latest branch to be off will stay that way and I'll move the apples if need be.  Two symbols are similar and I failed to notice that, but that's OK.  I prefer the branches to be brown, not green or two shades of brown, so I'm fine with that error and will continue.  

I saw a FB ad for an expanding gate that I thought was brilliant.  It attaches to the frame and the entry door so when the door opens, it creates a barrier so pets can't run out.  This isn't the same photo/video I saw but it works the same way.  Great idea.

Many places are closing or limiting hours around here, schools have several more weeks off without having to make up the time.  Hot Head Burritos wasn't closed!  My favorite fast food in a bowl smothered with Sweet Habanero sauce.

Enjoy your Sunday!

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Update

Hi folks.  I have the boxes listed on the For SALE tab, haven't worked out prices because the ridiculous shipping costs were unexpected.  Sunday before noon I will add the prices and the sale will be Sunday evening starting at 8pm.  I may get some boxed and shipped Monday before my vein procedure but Tuesday is Cleveland Clinic, won't be home until late afternoon.  

I saw these on IG and ordered two from Buttermilk Cottage.  These perfectly sewn bags with clear fronts are made with heavy drapery fabric.  Only 8"x10", too small for a large project but perfect for a small, or scissors and threads and necessities.  My Magma's magnetic board holds my chart and needle, this bag will hold all else and fits neatly inside.  

The bags are very reasonable at $8 and very nicely made.  I would prefer the zipper be an inch higher but that's me!  Very happy with them.  

Hope everyone is well and has toilet paper.  

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