The Cosmo test

 Hi folks.

I found the Cosmo floss with an old DMC wool skein. And here's the result of comparing to the dmc black.

The feel is nicer, the black is sharper.  Not a noticeable difference in the completed stitching on two letters, but the Cosmo seems smoother with less fuzz.

The fraying is minimal with Cosmo, compare the tails of the two.  My dmc has been separating/fraying quite often.

Overall, it seems smoother, more consistent, stronger.  Cosmo is made in Japan, 100% cotton, by Lecien Corporation.  I have all dmc colors and won't be replacing them, but may order certain colors for specific projects.  Not a big difference really, but I will continue testing this black skein (next project has a black hat) since this one was quite limited.

The fill in will be a chore for me.  But will complete Hannah today.

Have a good day.  Be safe.

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Thick and thin

 I am not happy at all with dmc coverage on this 36 (looks like Affogato).  Some thread of the same skein is very thin, others slightly heavier.  There are little "hairs" on some lengths, not others that are pulled from the same six strand length.  I should have tried the Cosmo black, but didn't even think about it until it was too late.  Flower thread creates such unique texture to stitchery, but 36 is too high count for it.

This is a small sampler with flower thread.  Love this texture.

(BBD Ooh la la book)

After searching for the post showing this finish, I found that it IS 36 count!  I thought I used 32 so now I'm really crabby.  I like chubby threads especially on single color projects, missed out!  Hannah's first line solid fill with flower thread would make it too tight but using dmc for fill surrounding chubby letters would create interest.  Too late.  Didn't even test it because 32 is regarded as the highest count usable, no recollection of using it on 36.

I'm going to stitch a few letters with black Cosmo in the margin to test coverage compared to the dmc.  .......  damn.  Where is it?  It is with the linen I want to sell and can't recall location?

Enjoy your day!

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Simple, small, sweet

 Been busy with fall chores amidst lots of appointments, but working on and enjoying the simplicity of Hannah.

Made a banana bread from a recipe I have used before, didn't think it was as special as my MIL had claimed.  But this time, I did not add vanilla (I thought she left it off the copy) and used the pecans as specified instead of walnuts as usual.  Wowza.  Obviously, no vanilla and pecans make a difference.  Very good.  Scalloped potatoes and ham today (Taste of Home Never Fail Scalloped Potatoes recipe).  I add diced ham and usually make more of the sauce.

The hinges were put back on the larger box and I reversed the leather to the suede side (not as slippery to hold better).  Been gathering more smalls together for a little box party.

Have a good day!

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Hello Hannah

 

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Bye bye Bettsy

 I'm sorry girl.

I changed your colors, modified your count to fit perfectly in the second box's lid, the stitching was uncomplicated, your size offers a quick finish.  But I don't like you.

It happens.  

I've tried.  Kept thinking this would change as I progressed.  Why did I feel the need to continue as if obligated?   Weird.  

I'll put you in a pouch, label you as a WIP, and go through the miserable process of choosing linen for your replacement.  One day, after many hot flashes, I may come for you.

It's not your fault.

Ciao.

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More options

I sanded the box back to red and aged it more.  Better.

But wanted to show another option.  My ornaments/tucks are not overly stuffed and sit nicely on the lid.  I steam to smash all my stuffed pieces anyway so this offers more options without needing to mount a piece on mat board.

You all know I have a problem making decisions.  This will either be a help or huge time suck.

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