It's all over

 but the pouching.  

I have several deep red fabrics that will work nicely, but I'm thinking .... too formal for a primitive piece.  That in no way means they won't end up as the backing.  The pattern uses the linen front and back, I don't know if I want to do that.

The larger prints should do better on the next two because they are more uniform, less wonky, can handle a larger print.  But if they are to be the backing, I will lightly mist with bleach to age, or sand.

The bottom right corner bugged me, so I removed the leaf vine and brought the right border to the bottom.  Better!

I need to stitch at least one more before construction.  Too distracted right now. I'm still not settled from the shock, and also worrying about the test.  I need to go out of town or have a cath here.  I guess it's silly but going to a new facility and dealing with strangers doesn't sit well.  I had a reaction during an IVP to the iodine contrast (related to shellfish allergy?) so that adds to the anxiety.  I know.  I already have big girl panties so pull them up.

We've tried several plush creatures, some noisy, some quiet, Missy is not interested.  She runs from a few and ignores others.  Tomorrow the final attempt is coming.  Solid black full size plush cat.

Wishing you all a wonderful and special Mother's Day.

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This is a fun stitch

 that looks SO much better in person!!

Friday is one of the golf days for husband.  I have never ever asked him to not play.  This morning I opened my dry eyes with the thought that he should not go today.  No idea why, but he obliged.  

Happy Friday folks.

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Next time

 I found the bag of 3777 under a little rag rug that Nit frequented.  Wow.  Sorry I didn't find it sooner!  And after comparing the overdyed I'm using, the color doesn't appear a great difference but look at the stitching.  Have all the threads I've used been from a darker area of that skein?  Nope.  I alternated pulling a brighter strand every other time.  So what the heck?  

Maybe it worked out for the best because the next pouch will be a darker linen and require a brighter red, the 3777 could be perfect for it.  I don't want the pouches to be the same thread or on the same fabric.  This lighter sand can handle the darker.

I read a story about a woman walking as she did so often, to her mom's house.  On the way, she was attacked by three dogs (article said used for fighting) that were registered as dangerous but still escaped.  She lost both arms, her colon, possibly her esophagus, massive wounds to her face and body.  My dentist has two Mastiffs in office that are as sweet as can be, I've played with and kissed, but now I need to request my exam room door be closed.  I would be unnerved to lie there reclined and vulnerable as they enter.  I can now understand why the five year old neighbor is needing counseling.  I've had dogs as does she, but things have changed.  I am afraid to take a walk!  There has never been a problem here or the wooded area surrounding in decades, and I don't believe there would be a problem.  But that fear, even unrealistic and improbable, can't convince me to be reasonable.  My pepper spray is outdated, I will get a new.  Some are labeled for canine attack, not sure of the difference.  One day I may settle down and that fear will be gone, but a spray kept in a purse or pocket at all times, seems prudent these days.  Be safe ladies!!

Have a good day.

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Error #1- fixed

 Once the larger right side border is stitched, the sampler will be balanced.  Easy solution, no stitch removal, whew.  I like it.

The thread is Needle Necessities overdyed that I've had for years.  A furball has hidden my bag of DMC 3777.  I can't find it anywhere so decided to use this thread, the shading hits several DMC reds, no purplish or bluish areas.  The fabric is one of my favorites, PTP Sand.  

Last year's post https://samplers-and-santas.blogspot.com/2021/06/blog-post.html showed Missy at Bud's grave.  She has somehow known from the beginning, but is spending time with all three now.  She has taken to Nit's favorite spots inside.   May be a silly thought, but we are searching for a black plush cat in a sleeping position to see if it comforts her.  

Mark is driving Carole's friend and me for a visit tomorrow.  I made spinach/pine nut pesto and will top a few cheese ravioli with it, along with a few other treats.  I have to mark "specimen" on an odd looking container for the resident's kitchen fridge.  An little old snoop is always taking her drinks and foods.  There is a kitchen with coffee maker, microwave, fridge, cabinets and counter for residents to use.  As I said, a wonderful facility, so many features to make it feel more like a home.  If you want to see a few photos, they are on this post https://samplers-and-santas.blogspot.com/2021/06/a-nice-layout.html.  This kitchen is adjacent to the activity/lounge and across from a nurse station so a watchful eye can prevent accidents.

Enjoy your day. 

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Final mention

This is breaking our hearts almost as much as Nitzy's suffering.

We only allow her outside once a day for a short time and she goes directly to their graves, lies in the shelter next to them that they all loved in the summer, and then stares.  She will come in and cry and cry and cry, allowing us to touch/brush her for the first time in a decade.  Well, some blood is involved but not as much as before.

Last time - I'm still getting emails about the charges and why we did not go forward, and I will explain once more.  In PA, you can file charges if a dog enters your own property killing/attacking your domestic animal of any kind.  But.  Since these attacks were toward animals, even though horrific, courts usually feel they are not a danger to people.  Completely different case if a person was harmed. This is what officials were trying to explain to us about the process.  Both dogs were kicked and hit to stop them but did not retaliate or attack.  The requirements to house a dangerous dog may not even prevent these two from escaping again, and we do not trust this man to keep them muzzled.  They had two other dogs for a brief period, not cared for, and took them to the shelter.  I can't sleep thinking about this and have nightmares of what they may do.  My only hope is that someone will shoot them and they are not in a fight club.  I hope this explains it, no more questions please.

Rain and storms tonight, working on the sampler and enjoying it.  Both appointments went well.  If Mark doesn't respond to treatment, an MRI will be ordered.   I cancelled my HeartFlow test for now, I do not believe my blockage requires a stent, no symptoms, but will have it rescheduled before July.

Be safe everyone.

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Error #1

 A big one.  READ THE ENTIRE CHART.  PAY ATTENTION.  When will I learn?  How many recent errors were caused by failure to refer to the chart?  Many.  And this time, right off the bat.  It clearly states to leave two inches at the top when finishing as a pouch.  Well I did not.  I don't want to add a piece of the PTP Sand linen or fabric I will use for construction.  My only option is to turn upside down switching the top and bottom border patterns.

Switching this with the vertical right side border will also work.  But the more I look at the chart photo, I think these leaves need to be at top.  Whether I start over and follow the chart, switch top and bottom borders, or use the same for both, needs to be decided before I go any further.

Afternoon appt with Carole's surgeon followed by Mark's appt for his knee, which will probably result in some sort of surgery required.  We have one hour and thirty minutes between the two and an hour road time.

First time, had an iced Taco Bell Cinnabon Delight coffee, was very good.  I wonder if Torani brown sugar cinnamon or vanilla cinnamon syrup (both come in sugar free) will mimic that goodness.  Methinks it will.

As for the neighbor, she did report it, was told first offense without person injury would not be a case, as Lauren experienced.  They did not witness their cat's killing on their patio, not admissible.  Both of us could have filed charges after reading the PA laws.  We were misinformed I believe, or we misunderstood.  The officials handling this took it seriously and were in touch regularly, I'm thinking they are familiar with these types of issues and have seen outcomes. Has nothing to do with police protecting one another.  The owner was fired and arrested previously.

Have a good day.

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