Sisters

 Tindale Sisters.

Ordered the flower thread this morning, had some of the colors.  Recently stitched a small red sampler with it and like the look, plus using the single strand.

I need a piece of 32 count and am not sure one of the designs will be the next start.  I'll pull out the big girls that are kitted and started, see if my menomind (yes, it's back along with the flashes) can decide if I'm staying with the chosen linens.  Carol (SBS) mentioned the 5/5 stitching plan and I may attempt that (working five projects, five days of the month each).  I'll make sure two of them are small.

Question for you, I think I know the answer and don't like it.  I adore the Kindred Spirit design from Blackbird that was a club piece back in 2017 and now in the Crowns and Shields book.  That's the only one I would stitch and can't find it elsewhere.  Is it not available as a single chart?  Is it offered in another book?

Tootsie has not been trapped yet and the boys are after her once again.  I thought it was over weeks ago but she is in constant chase and hiding in my ditch pipe again.  They surround her house/shelter and I have to chase them away.  One is a gorgeous apricot color and acts more tame than the sad faced (but mean feral) ginger tabby.

Yes, that's the leg of a shower seat you see.  The absolute best seat for gardening, height adjustable, handles to help me off, and rust free aluminum.  I have a kneeler too, but until the knee gets an injection it's not comfortable at all!

Enjoy your day!

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Is it over?

 When I near a project's end, I want it over.  So I think Lizzie is just that.  Her name to the right of the house was to be one row higher but I didn't notice that on the chart, of course.   To possibly make the shorter vase less noticeable to me, I added an extra stitch to the top of the ds in Peddie.  Not sure if I will go back for the vase.  Maybe.  Or not.  

I changed the two birds in the bottom area to a bright teal instead of tan.  Didn't stitch all the rows at the bottom.

Lizzie will be added to the group hanging on the ladder, and may become a sewing bag.  On 32 count she is 6.75" x 9.25".  Similar to the Nash bag size I planned to narrow.  Maybe two close in size would be nice.  Where do you display a 10" wide bag?

Hope your day is peaceful!

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Line up !

 Once again, a study of the chart would have been beneficial.  For stitchers that prefer to follow reproductions, not necessary.  For a putz like me that has issues with symmetry and alignment, necessary!

The roof worked out perfectly since prior notice would have created the same result.  If I saw on the chart that one vase was shorter, I would have added to it so they were both the same height.  As soon as I finished that row and looked at the piece, I saw it.  And once I saw it, I couldn't unsee it.  Certainly not unusual in a repro, nothing needs changed, unless it bugs me.  It bugs me.  It's not an error, I followed the chart.  But I prefer things balanced.

So I will remove and add the extra row.  The bottom area is single rows of the colors used in the sampler.  Nine of them.  Any bets on how many I actually stitch?

Quite a few errors and frogs in Lizzie as with all, but I mentioned the ones that I should have noticed.  I assume too often that the count in the border design repeats, the motifs are same right and left, the house elements are centered, when I should be verifying their count in case I need to adjust.

The Prokera treatment is a huge uncomfortable lens containing amniotic membrane to heal and create cell regeneration on the cornea.  A few days in each eye, I hope I can tolerate it.  There are other treatments including grafts for severe conditions/injuries. 

Nutroll was great except for the dough flaking when slicing.  Never had this happen before, yeast (cake type) was very active.  The rise was too long?  Too short?  Next time will be a few poppy seed rolls or bolbalki.  I used to make the dough and poppy seed mix but now purchase frozen bread dough and canned poppy seed filling.  Some recipes do not use boiling water, but ours involves a quick dunk once the bread balls are nicely browned and cooled. Oooooh baby.

Hope your weekend goes well.

Thanks for visiting.

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The very very fine house

was poorly constructed.  Once again, I stitched without careful study of the chart.  Who knew the roof was narrower than the house?   If noticed,  I would have changed it to exactly as I stitched it anyway, aligned with the house side.  Lizzie wouldn't mind I'm sure.

 
I counted the motifs off of the chimney which is two stitches off, and never checked the placement with the row above.  Another mistake.  It's a stroke of luck that there is room in the design to move the motifs to the right.  No harm done!  Whew.  I should be finished soon.

On May 8 I will be given the Prokera Lens which will cause blurriness and then days later it will be removed and the other eye will receive one.  No stitching for at least a week, maybe longer, and I am hesitant.  No harmful effects with this amniotic treatment, but I have such reactions to the ordinary!  

Making nutrolls tomorrow.  Finally.  And once again, the florals on my leggings will become very large blooms.

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The house that Lizzie stitched

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I must say,

Lizzie has been such an enjoyable stitch.  

No problems, minimal placement changes, few color changes.   I tried the red outline of hearts, no.  I stitched the final initials in red to match the row's beginning, no.  Instead, subbed 738 for the outlines and kept the charted color for initials.  Even after removing the red option and stitching again, no frustration.  Good grief am I growing up?  Say it ain't so!!

Truth be told, this is just an easy, fun, cheerful design.  Not sure what classifies as "cheerful", but it is.  

Previously I sold several stitched samplers, received emails that they were priced too low.  How do you decide on a price for an unframed piece?  Considering selling to get funds for the dental work, which is obscene.  Sadly, they would be a very small fraction of the cost, so maybe not worth it.

Ice balls and rain now, heading to nursery for a few shrubs.  Umbrella or helmet?

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