It's about time

I thought it would be a good time to offer a little something.  And little it is.  I have a few small charts for you to choose from, or a tiny hornbook.  US only please.

 #1  Blackbird Designs Buttons & Pins.

#2  Threads of Gold Barbara Schlater card chart.

#3  For punch needlers, Lori Brechlin's Tulip Heart.

#4  Or my 3.5" x 5" tiny hornbook with my Henry VI stitch.  Not perfectly painted or finished but close!

Choose one of the four options, include it with your initials in the comments or direct email me.

samplersandsantas@gmail.com

I will draw a name Wednesday 4/29 around noon.

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Let it all come together

I thought the peach and orange would be an issue.  Focusing on one color or element in a design that I question is normal for me.  But in this case, it all came together and what I thought in my color spastic menobrain may cause concern, turned into the best feature.  Next time I will think twice about changing a color because what may not be pleasing when stitching that small area, may be perfect as the project continues.  

Don't sweat the small stuff.

Lucy Beam or Gigi R will be next.

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Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day?

by Blackbird Designs

Had to add a row to the chimneys in order for the fricking bird to perch.  How can one motif be placed correctly and the next one not?  

Very much in the dumps lately, hair loss is continuing to the point that you can actually see the fiber powder on my scalp, that's how thin it is.  With the closings, I have no idea when I can get in to have a transplant before I lose it all.  No answers.  Nothing has helped or stopped it.

Have a comfortable and safe weekend.

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Variegation

in red.  From pink to orange to peach to maroon and back.  Sometimes you get a skein of floss that is all over the place.  Very light to way too dark to a hue that isn't close to the main color.  This skein appeared very uniform along the lengths with slight variegation, but baby look at it stitched!  Much more than I expected which is fine with me, just surprised.

If in the end I'm not happy with some peachy areas, I will very lightly dab with my barely touched brush from my Sepia Ranger ink pad. Yes I will.  Do it all the time.  It doesn't change the color, just tones it down slightly.  But I think this will be just peachy keen.

Be careful!

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It's all over but the red

I love houses in samplers, but do not like doing windows!

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White

Finally finished with all the light outlines, windows, and trim on the house.  Very difficult for me to see but I did it and will start on the dark roof tonight which will be so much easier for me.

And then I have a decision that you've been waiting for, on the edge of your seats, wondering when it will be announced.  Today is the day.  White Cotton is the paint that will take over the rest of the house, kitchen cabinets, shiplap, and any clothes I will be wearing at the time.  Stick a fork in me,  I'm done.  And very pleased. It's not glaring white, it's not a bit of yellow, it's not pinky, it's perfect.

And for the last white, it's a dirty shame.  Someone came running home full of mud.  He must have been in a fight because he was rolled.  Top of the head, face, and sides.  He's been bathing for a while and cleaned up somewhat, but this poor boy is wanting to come inside more every day.  What would happen?  Missy smacks the crap out of him, Nit attacks when too close, and I can't anticipate their reaction if he enters their home space.  But I still can't touch him!  Would he start running inside to get away from me or the brats?   He misses the family that dumped him.

To clarify my prior post about online classes, I was referring to my local school.  They did not have to submit a plan until end of this week.  The students were referred to online schooling that was available as a stand alone curriculum, no need for them to really be involved other than the weekly check in.  I don't know what the new plan will be, but whatever it is, it's a little late.  

I'm wondering if a prom will be held the end of June or mid summer.  What about brides that planned for a year and right before the event had to postpone.  So much is prepaid and trying to get another date will take quite some time.  There were always weddings every weekend starting in early spring, a page in the local paper about the event with bride or couple photos, now you rarely see weddings.

Hope your week is starting well.  We had another two deaths here from what we read.  I had to do a shopping trip for Carole, the curb side pickup times are a week in advance and she couldn't wait that long.  The few things I needed for us, I forgot.  If it's not written on my note, it doesn't go into the cart.  But I got toilet paper!  

Stay safe everyone.

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