The cabin frogs..

 ...and family, through second cousins.

But I soldier on with a real rat's nest on the back.

The peacock (who hosted a few green jumpers) called for a light pink center to its feathers' eyes.  Remembering Dziadzia's peacocks, the dark eye was outlined by a teal, and a sort of chartreuse in the feather. I looked at all the ugly yellow greens and chose the most gaudy.  Perfect.  A single stitch in the tail, looks nothing like the skein.  Better than pink, better than dark.

The tall flower stems and light pink flowers will finish this off, on what turned out to be 36 count, not the 40 as marked.

Never ending.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all!! 

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Fixed

 I really dislike being a grown-up.

But the huge toad enjoying the never ending rain on my deck, reminded me that I am a great deal larger than all his frog cousins.  They only visit when asked and my errors invited them.

I removed one light row and replaced with the brown, removed one brown and replaced with the gray making the porch roof higher.  It's perfectly fine.  So many sections were removed and replaced since starting this and I was truly frustrated, but the cabin is done, time to move on. The light brick of the chimney was too light so I inked it with my delicate flat brush.  Just enough.  I moved the floral down a few rows so the peacock above won't be much higher than the rest of the design.  

Happy mail brought Heartstring Samplery's booklet from Kitten Stitcher's sale along with the little hornbook from her $5 sale.  The quality of the heavy paper and clear large print charts was a pleasant bonus.  

The mosquitos are unbelievable already, needing sweatpants and a hoodie for protection when stepping outside.  No more rain for today, but quite chilly.

Hope you have a good day.  Be safe.

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The cabin

 The fricking cabin.

I started the cabin first since it's the largest block of stitches.  Trying to convert the WDW to DMC took some time, finally found an up to date listing.  And of course, had to change a few on this linen, but then revamped the chart.  The second story windows did not align with the first, didn't like the door placement.  OCD fixes were good, until I stitched them off one row, corrected incorrectly (yep, it's possible).  Twice.  Replaced a few logs.  The charcoal thread looked odd in places, why ? .... because dark green strands were in the charcoal floss bag and very similar.  Did not notice during stitching.  Now an entire family of frogs lives in this cabin.  I could have built a real cabin in the time taken to stitch this!  Hmmm.  Looking at this photo, there are three rows of light chinking instead of two.  Dammit.  What was distracting me since I knew it was two rows throughout?  Need a minute to think .... is the rain stopping soon or can I set it to flame in the garage?  

The new project bags are hanging everywhere, making me feel as if I'm in a shop.  I can see the charts, making it very difficult to choose only one for my next stitch.  Really.  Browsing through a stack doesn't compare.  They are on cabinets, lamps, in baskets, very distracting and I love it.

Both sides of the lamp!

One more window to paint when the replacement sash comes in two weeks.  First time painting white over taupe, three coats don't seem enough, but it is for me.  Two brands, same coverage.

Hope everyone is OK.

Got a light?

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Finish!

 Jane Moore 1825

The Wishing Thorn

46 count, dmc, minor changes, no border, 4.5" square

Boom.

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A find

Hello people.  

Just came from a quick trip to Hobby Lobby and wanted to share.  In the clearance section, new to me, I spotted several framed prints of various size.  Wow.  Wide frame and solid wood, both 24x36, perfect to cut down and frame two of my largest samplers.  One was $22.49, the other $34.99 ($115 originally).  What a deal!  Most trips are for a specific item, browsing the entire store would require food, drink, my brace, and a rest area.  The clearance wall happened to be at the notions/sewing department which was lucky for me.

Close .......

Enjoy your day.

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Soon ....

 Only two birds, name, date, bingo.  

Soon.

The Wishing Thorn Jane Moore 1825

Heart motifs changed to doodad motifs. 

The simple single row border will be left off.  So far, no placement errors, why chance it?  On 46, quite easy to miss one linen thread.  My hot flashes are back, certainly not as intense as years ago, but still tempt hissy fits at the slightest frustration.

I am really very tired.  I need to start doing seated exercises since the knee has limited my mobility for a year, even though I detest it. 

Enjoyed your Friday?

Hope Saturday is even better.

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