Funny? Or not!

 First, the recipient of my final pear giveaway has returned it to me after ten years.  TEN years!!  That's how long ago, eleven actually, that I started the pear series.  Wow.  Anyway, blown away when I opened the package, took me a while to realize it was my actual finish and not one that she stitched for me.  My favorite, very meaningful remembrance of the swans and my two pups.

You know that doctor visit I had today, to discuss how bad my short term memory is and the problem with finding words?  ........

I forgot.  She asked how I was and I replied about the BP being too high and my knee is still requiring treatment.  She asked "is that it?".  I said "yep".  I forgot to ask about my forgetting!!

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Have you seen her shop?

 Since I'm not really a social media person, I miss a lot. 

But I do check IG daily and I came across a post from Sub Rosa designs.  Oh boy.

On Etsy, she's offering a discount over $30.  I have always loved her designs.  Thought I would share a few of the many Christmas charts she is offering, but so many others to love too!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSubRosaDesign?

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And then this happened.

So we broomed and shoveled.

And it was back this morning.

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My tiny red samplers are being hung in spots for a little bit of seasonal red.  It's the least I could do.  Yep.  With bare trees, least is the correct word!.

Enjoy your  day, be safe!!

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Stag source

 Request for the chart names.

1.  Helga Mandl The Stag free chart.

The link I offered years ago and her website is no longer available.

2.  The Primitive Hare's The Stag free chart

here

3. Tina Woltman's Comet's Feather Tree  (I reduced body width).

I haven't seen a source for her charts in a long while.

 4.  Fall 2015 issue of Sampler Antique Needlework Quarterly, taken from a large sampler.

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If you wait,

 all that happens is you get older.

That's from McMurtry.  Good reminder isn't it?  He would probably have liked this wreath.

I went back to Julia for a bit, trying to decide if I want any more Santas stitched.  

Love stitching them, but unless hung on a tree, way too many to find a place for.  Most designs are vertical, not conducive to box tops, but this little guy is a perfect choice for now.  

Made for a box and not a Santa.  I'll pull the threads and change one part for sure.  His scarf is too distracting, sort of confusing.  It will be darker and easily identified.

I am still searching for, unable to locate for months, my finish of Lizzie Peddie.  Where could she be?  I know I have a mess but finishes are draped over a rod and covered except for smalls to be sewn.  Many times I fail to remember a giveaway or sale of finished pieces, but she was recent and a favorite, never to leave me.

Seeing a doc this week because of short term memory problems and inability to find correct words.

 

That's it folks.

Be safe, be well.

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The simplest of stitches

 Moved the chair for an IG photo but like it better here.  Ya' know.  With fourteen colors on the wall and trim along with paint samples.

Stuffed with an envelope closure on back.

Done!

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Finally and a freebie

 Oh I could not wait to finish the stripes!

Now I hope to have enough fill for it.  This is not as small as I expected, even though I knew the wreath itself would be about five+ inches.  How did that happen?  Easily!   Did not account for the rest of the fabric!  Finish size will be about nine by fifteen.

No plans to add the dates at top and bottom.  I did add two center leaves in those areas to increase height since it is an inch wider than high.  Had I realized this, I would have stitched the side leaves in closer.

I saw this design in a post on IG, new to me, this is a free offer from Abby Rose Designs on Facebook.  I need to get on my laptop to check for the chart.  Sweet!

Hope you are all safe and well.

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