Big Bird

 One of the great Halloween costumes.

But this big bird has been removed and restitched four times.  The fact that the tree is one stitch farther to the right than charted, is not a factor.  There is room at the right edge to compensate for this error.  

The very light thread on the bird's breast edge did not show, so have reversed and also changed colors.  Then I realized the long skinny shape was bothering me.  Not a big deal with all the other motifs, but when stitching/focusing on an area I don't see the whole picture.  He's two colors and fine for now, moving on.

My brother is slowly losing his beloved cat, they have no diagnosis despite twice weekly visits and multiple meds.  Two weeks into this, CHF became an added issue.  But meds are not helping any of her symptoms.  So upsetting.

Our thoughts and hearts are also with those in harm's way.

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Set sail

 to finish Jane.

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The decision

 Not my preference, but I have a good reason.

The upper section is perfect for a box, but the bottom has too many quirks not to be seen.  Since the quirks are in the corners, a drum or box wrap would hide them.

For this reason alone, I plan to finish Jane's sampler.

The deer's antlers will be another color as will the tree growing as a tail, for them to stand out.

And these guys that remind me of Virginie Cochepin, another should-be-seen corner.

So there you have it.  Time to pick it up and return to stitching.  I have the box bug now, will search the pile to see if something fits.  If not, next project will be sized for them.

Damn.

Happy October?

Nope.

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Line-a-timers

 Are these or a comparable product still being made?  

Before I discard them, I have several yellow in four sizes and will be glad to send them.

Anyone?

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Scale

 This is way off!  

I thought I could use the box I already have to copy that door decor I recently saw.  I should have stood back to gauge scale before filling and hanging.

So I grabbed a basket until hubs can make one with a wider box, and longer back.   It should work for Christmas greens too, although I love the blue basket.

But it's too long for cornstalks, and although sprayed for protection, I don't want it exposed to weather for two seasons.

Hope you have a great weekend!

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Boxing

 I still have a set of paper mache from label days.  This fits perfectly, and the sampler's  bottom section would fit on the smaller box.

More of the piece shows compared to a drum, and I thunk this is a good option.  I have plenty to hang on cupboard doors, but completing the vibrant bottom section as it is meant to be, makes a beautiful sampler.  Still torn between two options.

If I continue on and complete the sampler, labels may be printed for the boxes.  Too perfect in size to not do so.

Rain, no storm.  Phooey.

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