The final choice

When setting this next to the previous finish, I wasn't happy.  Almost distracting, my eye was drawn to that very light thread (top left) instead of noticing the pattern.  And there will be a good amount when completed.  I tried darker than ecru, but still very warm, 739 (bottom center).  I thought 738 would be good, but I can't locate it and it's very close to ecru, 

This is on 40, quite a size difference from my first stitch on 28.  I'd like to stitch a third on 32 count, not sure of colors.  Very stiff fusible was used and it feels like a needlepoint or similar, pretty darn hard.

Went to the greenhouses and ended up with the 3.5" pots of Bubblegum to plant in pots, 3 hanging baskets of the same.  I really wanted bright colors, maybe sunpatiens, but I decided I don't have the energy.  Stick with tried and true.  I may get a few for a wash tub since pots are already filled with dirt.  What snapped my briefs were the Solenia begonias.  The entire table was filled as were all the baskets.  Stunning, gorgeous display.  Never saw colors that were so soft but still saturated.  

And all of this is in the house, waiting for warmer temps.  Night lows in high 30s beginning of the week.  What's happening?

Be safe!  Behave.

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Darker is lighter

Well, brighter. Used 930 and 612, tried a light thread for the third. But 613, 822, 3866, and 3865 all looked dirty.  Ecru has more color than these, but the warmer tone showed much brighter.  So the darker thread is actually lighter.  Almost too light, but I did not care for the very drab look against the 612.  3866 looked ideal to me, but after a section was stitched, was surprisingly dull.  

I may try again just to make sure.  Ecru is the bottom bag.  Strange isn't it?  I know warmer tones are brighter, usually offer more contrast, this proves it.  In this case!

This stitching is so much easier than I expected.  I added a row to the left top to match the right side because .... well, you know.

Checking out the greenhouses today, always loaded for Mother's Day.  But with our very cold temps, moms will need to keep their flowers in the house for at least another ten days.  

Have a good day!

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Easy enough

to make a boatload of counting errors?

Not really.  Once this blue is in place (third time so far), the rest will be easy to keep aligned.

Barrick Samplers Overshot Heart.

The To My Friend finish in previous post is a modified version from The Cricket Collection Dutch Sampler.

Enjoy your day.

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Twisted

Between vertigo and appointments, I haven't finished the Irish yet.

I'm still on the trim kick, cording is taking over.  Not easy to guess pom size and color online, and for how small it is, not cheap.  But for some finishes, I like the cording and how easy it is to match color.  The ends are still a problem for me, need more practice.

I checked the tools for twisting and creating the cording and reviews vary.  So ....

It works great, forward, reverse, easy to remove and secure.  Just inserted a cup hook into the chuck (where the drill bits go) and it easily held.  A larger hook would work as well, can't find one right now but will add to my list. 

Boom.

Off to get my echo this morning.  The lumps in my right arm where the cath tube was are finally leaving, but the IV arm has a hard and very sore area, not at the insertion site.  Something weird  I'm sure.

Have a good day.

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2026 Finish #9

Irish Sampler Pincushion

Plan to final finish tomorrow with cording trim. 

There are four backstitched tiny birds in this that I kept removing.  Didn't seem to fit.  So I added doodads in gold along the center floral, and other doodads along the vase in their place.  

If anyone is interested I will list threads later.  This chart and the other Irish from The Nostalgic Needle are available on ebay from Wyndham Needleworks and Cats.  

Later!

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Empty Queen to satin

Not much more, except for the border. 

I do not like stitching borders.

My satin flower is not padded as the chart photo, but I prefer the simpler look. 

There is a scalloped outline border in pink that I'm not doing.  I changed upright gobelin leaves ( which are very easy to do) to regular cross.  Easier for me to count on this 40.

This is so small and stinkin' cute.

Just saw this free design from Erica Michaels.  You can go to Fat Quarter Shop and search for America Berry, download the pdf.

Have a good day.

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