12 wt. EDIT

WRONG!!  It was brought to my attention that this is false information.  I was going by my SIL's Guild notes on threads and pulled a spool from the bag marked #5.  Her notes are #5 is 12 wt. but with all the specialty work they did, maybe this was not referring to DMC.  I can't wear my contacts because my eyes are so bad (nope, no stitching yet) and never checked the spool.  12 is printed on it, not 5 and I have no idea what the weight is nor does DMC list it.  So ignore the following which was the original post.  But I still have to wonder how close this spool of 12 is to the Sulky! 

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Would Sulky Petites be the same as DMC #5?  Both are 12 wt. and as my cart on Sulky's site filled with colors, I wondered if the twisted thread would lie the same.  Searched videos and only found a few regarding Sulky and none really answered my question.  I have several balls of #5 so stitched a little on a 32 count which is the top row and bottom row is two threads of basic DMC.  I don't think Sulky would be much different, both are tight twists, but I wonder if it would lie flatter.  To me, this 12 wt. is sort of rope-ish.  Sulky.com's sale ends tonight, the Petite is on sale for $1.18 a spool from $1.69.  Maybe it would be prudent to add a few spools to my 123 order rather than two dozen from Sulky just because they are on sale.  But I can't pass up a sale.  What to do, what to do.  Life is full of nonessential decisions isn't it?

And I have to mention once again to stop posting the heart wrenching photos of bloody and beaten animals. No warning as you scroll through stitching posts that the photo is next.  Don't you realize that the "story" beneath the photo to appeal to your compassion is from the same barbarian that beat that dog and took the photos?  That fabricated "story" is to get you to share their brutal bloody photos and have as many people as possible see their work.  Rescue sites tell you where the animal is being cared for and have a legitimate site.  No one rescued that dog, just left her to be beaten again on the end of her chain, if she survives.  Stop it stop it stop it STOP IT.  I won't go back to FB for quite some time.

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Happy crabass

Well, not happy.  Just pleased.  For a while.  A short while.  Then I went back to being upset with myself for a number of reasons.  So here is the change and what a difference.  

The yellow cast is gone.  The trim is now a soft not-quite-white and much easier to live with.  But will I be happy since I really like the colonial colors on woodwork?  Not for the narrow hall of doors.  It needed to be lightened and uniform to appear larger. 

The framed piece on the wall is my parent's original wedding photo behind curved glass.

You can't see my grandparents' photos which are on the wall to my right.

I haven't started another sampler because I am wavering on linen color.   It's Gigi R's design on 36 count something.  Leaning toward the Lambswool.  Bingo.  That's it.  I'm crabby as hell and tired of indecision whether intentional or justified.  Do I do this because I am a procrastinator or because I am delaying picking up the needle again?  Does it matter?  Not really.  Putting on my big (and I mean big) girl panties, it's Lambswool.  You know you're a big girl when your thong looks like a hammock.

Stay safe!

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Winner winner winner winner

no chicken dinner.  Spinach strombolli tonight since I can't eat much else.  Cereal with milk.  Eggs.  My tongue is still cracked, mouth on fire, can see a damn thing, totally disgusted.  Moving on.

Oh.  The strombolli.  I purchased the Pillsbury traditional pizza crust (in the can).  Saute onion, garlic, add a bag of fresh spinach until wilted.  Lay on one side of the dough.  Top with crumbled feta, golden raisins, pine nuts, Parmesan.  Fold over, seal, cross cut the top, brush with garlic butter, bake as the can instructs.

WINNERS!!  PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH YOUR ADDRESS.

Total of 56 comment and email entries, separated by item #, one drawn for each.

#1 Buttons&Pins BBD chart
JHM of NeedleworkersSamplings

#2 Barbara Schlater chart
CJM (Carla)

#3 Lori's punch needle heart
CapeCodGirl565

#4 My tiny hornbook.
Darlene Barzak

Thanks to all for playing along!!

And now a question to you.  I am ordering a few smalls and adding a few Sulky Petites to try.  I can't get all the colors, just a few basics.  What do you do when the color choices are not available/comparable to the DMC?  Mixing the single strand Sulky with two strands DMC doesn't sound right, so what happens?   Only choose a monochromatic project?

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Morning chuckle

Since I'm not a huge fan of FB and don't watch late night talk shows, I never saw this until now.  If you've never seen it, get ready to laugh.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fvz0iouifU

It's about time

I thought it would be a good time to offer a little something.  And little it is.  I have a few small charts for you to choose from, or a tiny hornbook.  US only please.

 #1  Blackbird Designs Buttons & Pins.

#2  Threads of Gold Barbara Schlater card chart.

#3  For punch needlers, Lori Brechlin's Tulip Heart.

#4  Or my 3.5" x 5" tiny hornbook with my Henry VI stitch.  Not perfectly painted or finished but close!

Choose one of the four options, include it with your initials in the comments or direct email me.

samplersandsantas@gmail.com

I will draw a name Wednesday 4/29 around noon.

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Let it all come together

I thought the peach and orange would be an issue.  Focusing on one color or element in a design that I question is normal for me.  But in this case, it all came together and what I thought in my color spastic menobrain may cause concern, turned into the best feature.  Next time I will think twice about changing a color because what may not be pleasing when stitching that small area, may be perfect as the project continues.  

Don't sweat the small stuff.

Lucy Beam or Gigi R will be next.

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