A tiny PITA

But it's my fault.  These leaves are driving me crazy.  So small, going to the next linen thread makes a square stepped leaf.  The satin is charted the width of the leaves, not length which would have been better. When doing satin, I backstitch the outline first and then satin over the edge of the backstitch hiding it.  That also gives support for the edges.  But not working here so some backstitching will show.  I've done these several times, finally have a plan, just a few more to stitch.  I'm glad I switched the called for gold to red.

Adding the top border was necessary for balance in this small, and adding the bottom band also.  With all large letters of eyelet the bottom needed a heavier band.  The last charted row was stitched, didn't like it, removed it all and worked this band.  Ann's name was charted black, sorry I didn't.

For size reference.

Hope all is well!

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That was quick

On the last row.  I'll add a wide border at the bottom to make this a square. 

The herringbone band is over four since it was charted as eyelet over four.  

Should I continue the blue border up and above flowers?  Even though a square, it may look wonky since the body outline makes it appear off balance.  I'll see.  I'm thinking of an outlined edge finish which would pull it together.  I didn't realize the alphabet ends with R.

My table after sanding off the faded stain and applying two coats of pure tung oil (not tung oil finish).

Still not seeing my reading list or able to reach blogs by clicking on my side bar. Only two are showing, the rest remains a blog from Europe.  Another weird thing I realized... if I open email on my laptop, it does not appear on my tablet and vice versa! 

Nice day out.  Hope you have the same.

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Name that stitch

Hi folks.

Ann is going to be sweet.  Even though I have removed those eyelets twice because of missing a thread. The band I didn't care for was replaced with this.  Name that stitch!  I went up two over four, then over two on the leg.  Long arm stitch?  Whatever, I like it.

Following chart colors but replacing eyelet bands with whatever I want.

New charts.

I held off purchasing this small, hoping for a destash offer.  A few others from HATS I would like, I just won't pay that much for a small.  Silly, I know.  Lots of others to stitch, but treated myself for birthday.

Tootsie.

 

Have a good day.

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Fang and the Gang

I shop on a laptop.

Saw a chart online that I want to order, directed me to Lindy's Stitches, and this is my view.

I've tried everything, can't get rid of the banner that is preventing me from seeing entire charts without scrolling even after clicking on a chart to view.  Found another site offering to preorder.  So I did!!!

Twin Peak Primitives Fang and Big Eye Gang!

Not my usual stitch but how could I resist?

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The fold

The paper project is from this book ...

The majority use paper sizes that are not available here and are unique, not what I am interested in.  Hard to skim through pages online. There are many styles of pockets and folders and other designs that are throughout you tube's junk journal videos.  Most are what I am interested in and it takes a good amount of time to browse them all.  

These are a few I will make from the book ...

The one I showed last post is this ..

It's nice to have diagrams to follow, and the book is full of unique projects.  I don't believe glue is used in this book.

Ann!

Do not care for the double upright gobelin band so will remove and choose another specialty stitch for that band.

I wear slippers and a fleece jacket morning and evening. WTH happened?  Good for the critters, warmer temps coming back but 80's not 90's.

Be safe, be well, fold something!

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Sidetracked

First - I've not been able to get any blog posts on my reading list except one from Europe and nothing else. Years of it!!  I can't see any new posts from those that I follow.  Any suggestions on how to correct?

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I am distracted by paper projects.  And these little pockets are addictive.  

Two inside slots for notes or needle packets, flat area to attach felt pages for needles or paper for notes.

The front pocket for the flap is ideal for business cards.

Problem is, can't find the right paper.  This is a little too heavy, single papers at HL are too thin and patterns are not vintage.  A few years ago the selection was great, not now.  Michael's opened this week, very small store with no atmosphere at all.  Very organized for the minimal supplies, but the store is sterile looking.

We lost zucchini, cukes, and cauliflower in the garden.  Figs are growing, I love fresh figs.  Anxious to taste these, and the beautifully colored heirloom tomatoes.  Very late as are the peppers.

Truus, I take metropolol and it certainly has helped with rhythm, but my ankles swell badly from it.  30-40 compression stockings work quickly to remove.  Thank goodness I found out that vinyl gloves make it so much easier to get on and off!   The 20-30 work too but take longer. Mine is the tartrate (12 hour taken 2x daily of 12.5).  My heart rate is too low at times for a higher dose or 24 hour.  Hope it helps you! 

Someone keeps a messy bed.

Until she spots him, 

and tries to go through the glass to attack.

Have a good weekend.

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