Removal angst

 Hello stitchin' buds.  

I bleached the linen, soaked for almost 30 minutes.  Much better.  The threads of the outline lightened so slightly that it's not noticeable so I did not need to start over. 

Been busy with zucchini breads (lemon, death by chocolate, choc chip spice) and don't plan on making more.  But also and finally got around to donating clothing and items that are not being used.  Feels good to rid excess, but also hurts a little.  My sister is one that holds on to things (coats/ clothes she loved) that haven't been worn in over 10 years or more.  I hold on to items I got years ago when Macy's was Kaufmann's and I attacked the 80% off rack.  (The mannequin incident was at JCP, not the rack attack mentioned.)  Even back then, only needing a few pounds off to fit properly, I expected to one day wear them.  If it didn't happen when only 5 needed dropped, it ain't gonna happen for 35.  

More needs to go, simply because they aren't needed.  I wear the same capris, jeans, dress (recent addition and more comfortable in summer) and the rest sits there.  So some items from Carole and more from me finally made it to a thrift store.  But no one will take my china and crystal.

These are two of the charts I'm considering, but certainly not all.  I haven't completed Rachel yet, not going well.

Over half of August is gone and I need to recognize that yes, I missed most of summer because I couldn't walk, but I can now.  And some cannot.  Some know it's their last summer.  Some will never have their pain lessen.  Suck it up, go buy a larger size of the old lady full cotton briefs and wear them with gratitude.

Enjoy your weekend.

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While I'm thinking

about the next project, this freebie from Stone Street  Stitchworks will be a quick stitch.  

Another in this folder is Schoolhouse Primer Lesson 1, very small sweet piece.  Is this my working copy and the chart is in the pile, or another freebie from her?  I have searched online and haven't seen this 1798 sampler by Mary Graves, or is it not a repro?  I do believe it will be next, but you know how that goes.

I stitched the red sampler from BBD (Ooh la la book) on 36 count with flower thread because I wanted a prominent texture, but the heart is on 32 count.

Enjoy your day.

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Daily visit

Most days several times.

Very soft meows make me think she wants to be friends.

She will lay near me when I'm on my swing and watch for my movement.

Full belly nap, but only after she sits in front of her filled dish demanding Lil Shakes tuna to be added.

.

And then she disappears again.

Without allowing contact.

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Determined

 to get Rachel finished.  Not surprised that I forgot about her since my memory has declined.   Not sure what will be out to pasture but I've been searching and so far, nothing.  

While looking in the only two books I have left, I saw this casket panel and thought it would make a sweet drum.  On 32 count, three inch high and ten long.   Higher count even smaller so probably not an option.  Sectioned into three small ornaments?

Also saw this design.  Nice.

No more zucchini breads for the freezer.  We've found friends willing to take several.  Hubs made a wonderful stew with sausage, zukes, diced tomatoes, small sauce, onion, beans, chick broth.  Very tasty.  Tomorrow, sautéed diced onion, garlic, then topped with sliced zuke until soft, add several beaten eggs with salt, pepper, parmesan.  Cover until eggs are cooked.  Can't be bad!

The rains we've been having caused the Sweet Millions massive tomato plant and cage to topple onto the hot pepper plants.  Today, stuffed hot peppers for the freezer to use all from the broken plants.  

Have a good day folks.  Mine have been consumed with thoughts of a friend in her final days.  

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The all day man who should have been a cow

 I tried.  The cow attempts were wonky at best, and cramped in the space.  So a man filled in.  

And took all day except for a quick ride to deliver food to siblings and find fresh corn.  The backs of my projects are rat nests but this little guy could shelter an entire colony on his backside.  

I plan to add a few sheep and if over one is necessary for proportion, so be it.

This is how Rachel is charted, 

and my version so far.

I was searching for the tiny Chums chart and checked the Magma, where I found Rachel cowering in the pocket.  Remember her?

I was unable to manage the over one beast and decided to change that bottom with a fence and pasture.  Failing to chart the entire change led to problems, and she was set aside.  Time to finish, hopefully the sheep and a few birds won't take a day each.

Enjoy your weekend.

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S.S.H.

 Sarah Stewart Hardman 1824

NeedleWork Press

I vowed to not be enticed into another big girl, and that's my plan.  But during my previous attempt to work on several projects at once, a few were started.  While considering the next project, I looked through those kitted bags. This one has the type of border that defeats me, but that was not the reason for a pause.  

The DMC conversion for the border's flowers is a stickler. You'll notice in the chart photo how deep some blossoms are, but 838 seems too brown for my taste.  

These are the three called for.  

I think the 779 would work with two others I am considering, 3857 and 632.  Options for the lighter shade (3826) could be 407 or 3772.  The only color to be changed for sure is the 838.  Once decided, S.S.H. will be ready whenever I feel like tackling a few more stitches in the border.

That won't be today.  Too many things occupying my thoughts that would interfere with concentrating.  The border will be a tough one for me.  Some day.

Enjoy yours!

Don't you love it when I fuss so much about color?

And such an enormous difference in display between the laptop and the tablet.

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