The chain reaction of changes

 Hi folks. Thanks for all the well wishes.  I am seeing the NP Monday afternoon for a consult.  It took so long for that grip in my chest to subside after the treadmill, that I realize there may be an issue.  But I have questions about such a quick diagnosis from a PA looking at an EKG (not nuclear test) after what happened previously.

I made a note on my working copy of any moves or errors on Jeny, first time ever.  This should have been a habit because I am always trying to center or align by a space or two.   Without that notation as a reminder, the entire section would become a problem.  Happened many times when I didn't think that note of just one space was necessary.  Aligning the next row with the one above was fine unless I moved one letter and forgot.  With my luck, that would be the letter I'm using as a guide.  So with the crown over by one and the tree two, notes are surely needed.  I wanted to start a few rows of the dark green block, started counting from the flower, and it wasn't until I referred to another of the four pages that I saw the note.  Whew.  I finished the alpha above, they are properly placed, but colors are not.

Hope your weekend starts off swell.  We have to go in search of another flip for husband after the new phone stopped working.  We need to send back before they will replace and that's too long a wait.  Good thing it was free.  Found another out of town for $20, $15+ in  gas!

Thanks again.

*************************

The other shoe dropped

 But it's more of a sandal, not heavy work boot.  Had my cardio tests today and have somewhat of a reason for my exhaustion and strong lengthy palpitations that persist.  Catheterization will confirm the problem they assume is one or more blockages.  Of course I am apprehensive after dealing with all that has happened, but I'm not stupid.  I just need to have confidence in the facility and performing doctor.  Until then, which they wanted to schedule tomorrow, I am to watch for symptoms and not overdo.  And have this done very soon which I will.  

**********************

Last minute option

And the best.  I removed the stems, kept the trunk in the wrong place.  The design has the closest stems adjoin the trunk which I followed originally and set off misplacement of all the stems.  Moving the stems to the correct position and leaving that extra space as is, I actually like this better than the original.  And not as much work to correct!

  

Adding the extra space on right to match the left side moved the tree over by two, but there is plenty of room and will center it more.  The bird will be cramped so I may use a smaller one.  I know I focus too much on some elements of a sampler that will not be noticed once completed.  The same thing happens when tossing floss onto a linen and the colors appear objectionable, but once the design is stitched, it pulls together and is very pleasing in the end.  What an ironic statement by the serial switcher!

Done. Pleased. Easy fix.  I like the 3778 pink for the flowers better also.

Have a good day stitching buds.

******************

The latest screw up

 You all know I fail to pay close enough attention to the chart.  You would have thought by now I learned my lesson but no, I'm still at it. But this time it was quite confusing to me since this tree was on all four pages of the chart.  Should I have taped it together and made a photo to follow .... of course.   Am I lazy .... you bet.

The queen stitch is one I do not enjoy or do well.  Ann's wallet covered in them still comes to mind and tempts me to put on my big whities and do it.  Never works.  Previously those stitches were subbed with a fake that certainly looks as such.  I just use the top and bottom points as the queen does but enter the linen instead of securing. On 40 count, not a pretty site.  Decided to use the easy eyelet.  

I assumed those flowers would be pink and .... they are not.  They are now.  But the big screw is the placement.  Going from one page to another and with the center row further down and not visible on the first page, I just followed placement of the two outer rows, but the center flowers have ONE space to the right, not TWO as the others.  The stems are to be short which my error prevents. So my options are to remove all the eyelets and move one space to the right which would be as charted (shown in photo).  But that extra space also moved the entire tree motif to the right. 

Does it matter?  No.  There is enough space for that move, and when checking the bluebirds on each side of the base, realized the one on the left is not charted but appears in the photo.  I'll add it, and space the same as the right.  Do you like this continuous stem error better?  I do not.  As of now, I prefer the eyelet move.

 And after all that 'splaining, should I?  Is this change in the look so important?  I do like the short stems as charted, but also used the Paint program for one other option. That made me realize that the stem being beneath the flower is more attractive. Honestly, my error, moving flowers, or adding another stitch are all good options.  I am still so keyed up and expecting the other shoe to fall (as they say), that overreacting continues.

Another explanation for why a long confusing post appeared, with no answers, no resolution, just a ramble.  And as I tried to proofread, caused a headache.

Hope your day is calm and relaxed!

*******************

Vintage

 Dyed two more pillowcases, violet and lavender.  Leaving the heavy crocheted hot pink edged as is.  She has such an assortment of pastels with various edging, I think ten now.  What a difference this has made.  Unfortunately they still need to be ironed!  But rather than setting in a drawer for years, they are now used and such a lovely addition to bedding.  At first I was concerned the color would ruin them, but to my surprise the needle worked edges are actually enhanced compared to the old white background.  

If stained, most are orangey and I assume they were left from the rusting holes of mom's old washing machine tub during spinning. I make a paste of Bar Keepers Friend and apply to the wet stain, leave overnight.  If any remains, I use bleach on a Q-tip or baking soda if it appears to be made by coffee.  For some reason, maybe because of the cotton being so old, the dye does not take evenly.  The very light mottling is not noticeable until dampened for ironing.  

Just thought I would share.  Cause I really like them.

*********************

Mind your P's & Q's

 But watch out for those B's!  The photo I posted here and on IG featured a lovely pink flower start, in the wrong position.  I knew how many stitches beneath the B to begin, but had the wrong B.  How could I miss that?  Every set of initials in that row ended in B!

After completed the motif including vase and leaves, the little yellow bird on the left should have been touching the flower but instead had a long way to go.   Now, my birds are in a row.

New room mate (which residents really don't see) for Carole.  She has been there one year as of today after the second TAVR and first vascular intervention, lost two sweet ladies since.  Who is next?  Maybe today we will find out.

Hope your weekend isn't dusted with that white crap.  Beautiful yesterday, dark and snowy today.

*******************