Enjoying Elizabeth

 Hi buds!  Even though the eyes are causing slow progress and several misplaced pokes, I am enjoying this sampler.  The moifs are easy, the large side borders beneath can tolerate errors, the body is simple alpha.  This is a good sampler for anyone wanting a large finish with no over one or complicated borders.   The big yellow house is close and I hope this thread color shows well.  If not, I will change to a brighter or lighter.

Speaking of large size, my tunic tops in my new size are in at Kohls and I will have something to wear.  Tek Gear has really nice casual tunics and I don't even need tall size.  Mid thigh and hides it all!.  Well, it hides rolls and thighs but I'd have to add black side panels to hide the width.  Why don't they have tops with black side panels or vertical accents?  I look at women's sizes for Carole and am surprised that they continue to offer asymettrical hems hanging low at the sides and shorter in front which makes anyone look wider.  If the lower hems are at front and back with the sides shorter, you look slimmer!  

Have a good day!!

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Chart drawing

 Carol Sferra was the name drawn and since she included her email in the comment, I was able to contact her directly.  Thanks everyone!!

I found the small canned pumpkin and the purchase limit was three.  I got three!!

But it's dark before 7:00 so I'm still crabby.

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Spool hugger Thursday

 And it will be 78 today and 80 tomorrow.  Then we'll knock 30 degrees off and it's all downhill from there.  The end.

Elizabeth is coming along on the 35 count Winter Brew.  I do love this color linen.  Several shops have listed Vellum but when I order, I get a backorder notice so no stock is available.  I emailed a recommended shop showing inventory but they never replied.  It's been over a month since my request at The Attic and no reply from them either.  People are busy!  I will try calling both tomorrow.  I have Wren and also Faun and although I love seeing your work on them, I'm still disappointed.  The Faun has too much background pink (you know I have that pinky problem) and the Wren is very dull.  Half yards of both so I may take a snippet and try a dip.

The single border (except for the top) is all first leg of the cross.  It's easy to remove if misaligned so I usually don't complete the stitch until I'm sure it's correct.  I can finish them without needing the chart if I'm outside or waiting in the car.  So far, all looks good.

I told you how disappointed I was that my supposed orange mums are dark red.  Well, looky here.  They are just starting to open and what do I see?  Orange.  Never saw an orange start out burgundy!

Hope your day goes well.

Be back this evening for the Stitching Girls draw.

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The frame or stand pouch

Here it is.  Very well made.  Heavy soft napped outer fabric, lining is silky and sturdy.

24" long without handles, 16" wide when lying flat.

Gusseted bottom, of the lining also.

Velcro closure, nylon straps.

First class shipping within US is included.

$45.00

Email samplersandsantas@gmail.com if interested.

Thanks.

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Sharing the girls

 Hi everyone.  My day is a gloomy, dark, rainy one, but as long as I'm here to complain about it, it's a good day.   Hope yours is also.

I got Elizabeth Clayton's threads onto the drops and cut my tunic top along with the loops because I had the floss in my lap.  I also wasn't paying attention and folded the length to create the pull through loop, and cut it.  Hey!  It was a loop!  So all in all, high gear of crabassiness.  (I have not found a spelling check in the new format so crabassiness stays.)  I pulled Winter Brew in 36 count, and started.  But I can't see well enough.  I just did the Gigi R design on the same fabric!  Seeing the eye doctor again tomorrow.

Once Ann's threads are on the drops, I will make an effort to begin her border.  Mary will be done on a lower count linen and her border is freehand after the body is completed.  But I want to start her also.  Never before have I worked on more than one, but I can't make up my mind and am tired of waiting for the gumption to begin.

I will list the bag tomorrow but today I am offering Kathy Barrick's Stitching Girls.  

My version is with a simplified dress, very abbreviated from the original, and I am finished with the chart.  If you are interested in this offer, comment on this post with your initials or contact info (email is OK also).  If more than one request, I will draw a name Thursday evening around .... oh wait.  Supernatural is on at 8 so let's make it 7 pm.

Why can't we align photos next to each other anymore?

Petey is still scratching and swatting me right after he rubs his head on my hand and arm.  I'm not going to waste another flea med vial since he bolts, instead, I will use a spray.  But not spray it.  I poured some into a small glass and have a dropper handy.  When he is busy eating and I see the tick on him I hope to land a direct drop on it.  Best I can do.

Have a good day!!

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Next step

Put the floss onto thread drops, 

add to separate floss stands, 

gently nudge linens to the shade I prefer, 

and suck it up.

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