Samplers and Santas

Jun 25, 2024

Doc today

Although not the best, and no openings in cardiology, I hope she can offer a few tests for answers. Yesterday, in the car, for the third time in two days it felt like my body was draining from the top of my head down, ready to hit the floor. A few seconds and it's over.

Going over Carole's this afternoon to add a few things to the new deck.

Yesterday, we had the honor of a few men coming to our home to take donations (power wheelchair and things). It is getting ridiculous that when WWII is mentioned, I can't control my emotions. It's as if a soul within me was a part of it and reacts so strongly.

Wish me luck today!

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Jun 23, 2024

Close

After numerous starts on various linens, this piece of 40 is the best choice. I like it. But the blue needs to be darker as shown in the last four letters. I just don't notice the lighter thread. They showed nicely on a cream linen, but it lost the aged/primitive appearance.

Finally. If not for all the test stitching, I would be half done with this sampler.

The 46 count that I dyed similar to Tobias, was what I thought would be perfect. Unfortunately the blue just wasn't working out unless it was dark. I think this 932 is good on this shade of linen, whatever it is. Disappointed that my 46 counts didn't have a suitable color, so I'm omitting one entire row (vowels) to reduce the length on 40.

Again, thanks for the birthday wishes. I did have a piece of cake at the kids' birthday party but none to take home for mine. We're going back to finish some work tomorrow and I will take a chunk from the freezer. I plan on making a peanut butter pie for my birthday buddy friend and me to share. New recipe, lots more p-butter.

Stay safe, well, and comfy!

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Jun 22, 2024

New Charts

Thank you all for the birthday wishes!!

The first which I plan to start this weekend is Bernarda Bellon from The Wishing Thorn. Primitive, small, and only three colors, very simple.

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The next ones were ordered after Brenda and Laura made me.

This is the original, holy catnip!

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Love the colors against dark linen. If anyone can help with a linen color that is a very rich dark brown, please advise! Chestnut has been difficult to find and I would prefer 40 or 46. So many darks look very bluish gray on my monitor.

Living under a rock of distractions I am not very familiar with this designer. Checked her Etsy page (QuaintRoseNeedleArts) and saw this sweet small. She has beautiful bird designs which everyone seems to be stitching now.

Too late to add to my order? We'll see!

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This from La D Da has been in my cart for a long while. So cute, 3.5" wide on 40 count. SO CUTE!!

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Going to the PCP Tuesday and now think this may be congestive heart failure. My breathing became a little better this morning after yesterday's lasix. But I also need to move my lung CT up for peace of mind, we changed to one year from my usual six months and I don't want to wait until September.

Hope everyone has a nice weekend! Stay cool!!

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Jun 21, 2024

Done!!

The name drawn was Carlie and she requested Eunice Birchard. I will be emailing her in a minute, thanks to all who participated!

Thanks to Ms. Schoom, I ordered a few new charts that I will show tomorrow. Been a long day. No party, no cake, a candy bar from nephew. That's all folks!!

Can't wait to show you what I ordered. Not many, not large, but damn nice.

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Running late!

Sorry! Just got back from Carole's. Everything is fine, just in need of a household repair. I will gather names and have it ready later tonight or for sure tomorrow morning.

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