Ringing in the ear

Not the type that has no rhythm and I can't shut down.  I'm referring to daith ear piercing for migraines.  You know, the one doctors tell you is a bad idea and isn't proven?  I had a nerve conduction test this morning and I noticed her ear piercing.  When I inquired (this is the fourth nurse over the years), she said the same.  Her doc said don't do it, she said I have a nose pierce, two in each lobe for earrings, and one more will not hurt. Worth a try and if it doesn't work, she can choose not to wear the ring or add another earring.  She said it worked.  Migraine intensity is minimal and less frequent.  Four out of four.  MUST be experienced in daith piercing, not the parlor on the corner.  

Another strange treatment that has worked for two local hairdressers, is the removal of under eye bags.  Both had pronounced puffies, the fat pack was removed, the migraines are no more than a routine headache, no aura at all.  Hmm.

Now for the happy mail.  I saw this on finisher Faye's IG post and said "ooba dooba".  Is this an indication that I watch too much flosstube?  I say no!  Anything that increases your vocabulary is good.  

I searched for a pink linen online and was concerned that it may be too cool, too bright, or just crappy.  The only small I found (not paying $35 for a quarter yard when I only need a smidge of it), was Sanguine in 35 count.  Better than nothing (I wanted 40).  Well.  It came. Glorious color. Most likely better than other pinks.  Looks to me like 611 or 869 and ecru or 822 are the threads, close enough.  Some stitchers know how to cook the charts to perfection.  And Faye topped it off with a fine finish.  Ooba dooba.

Oh say......

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Palestrina

Are you familiar with this stitch?

As I was searching posts from 10 years ago trying to find the cabinet old paint color (I need to touch up the interior side of the doors), I found a post about this stitch linking to Needle 'n Thread.  Such a wealth of needlework knowledge, help, and encouragement.  This stitch, Palestrina, looks like a great edge finish and fun to do.  

Link - Palestrina

All photos are from Mary Corbet's site Needle 'n Thread.

Have found a few other videos but surprisingly, this is not listed in any of the stitch books/manuals. I plan on trying this as an edge finish on one of the small samplers.  After seeing Cardamen Pins post, I ordered four small projects from MFE, so I have a few more to choose from.  

These photos are from Modern Folk Embroidery IG and website.

This will be split in half for a double sided pinkeep like Carmen's.

This can also be split for two tiny finishes or folded for a needlebook.

All very small!

Hope your weekend is going swell.

Be safe, be good!

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Found my bird

 Yay!

In the pile of completed projects waiting for a final finish, this tiny chart was found.  So glad.

I worked this on 40 count with the year we lost Carole, but that count doesn't seem right.  There is no other star, button or other, that is smaller than this one without being too small.  I tried stitching a star, also a heart, but it didn't appeal to me as much as an embellishment.  So I started again on 36, done in the brighter dmc 817, more like our neon resident. 

   

The first one I stitched was a lower count and much nicer.  I like the added outline border too.  Maybe that would help the 40 count finish?  This is the original which was offered in a giveaway.  I believe it was 30 or 32 count.  The star is a much better fit.  I love this design.

His neck will not sport a Christmas wreath, but haven't made a decision yet.  I have two spools of very fine leather lacing that could be braided like a grapevine (easier said than done).  The darker color of the 36 makes it difficult to find a beak color that shows, four already tried and failed.  

While watching Carol Saltbox and seeing over one on 28 count, I am now hesitating on removing these from stash.  The thing I don't care for, is the look of very small tight stitches on a large weave fabric.  I'll keep a few pieces though and especially the 30 count.  But the rest gotta go.  I started listing some charts on the For Sale tab, but will post when everything is ready.

This has been keeping me busy.  Our painting pros around here retired during covid, and very few have taken over.  They have little experience, not one can use a sprayer which I was hoping to have done.  And I will never use Moore's Aura paint again.  White Dove over a light tan needs THREE coats.  No other paint has matched well enough and we bought several gallons for walls and trim.  Can't switch now.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Thanks for visiting.

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Happy Easter

 This morning, the early light from the window seemed to illuminate this lovely card by Brenda.

Happy Easter.

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The grouping

Hi folks.  I was dusting this morning.  It happens. 

Removing items to the table to make it easier showed me how the BBD pincushion box I did not like, can become a favorite.

The blue linen I chose does not do justice to this design.  By itself, meh.  But it happened to be set on the table next to the NWP pincushion and several spools rolled toward them both.

Bingo.

Same colors!  And grouped, I love them.

And while continuing to dust another cabinet, I spot this little darling and holy hotcakes, the same colors.

So from shoving the blue box aside and burying it within a display, it now is part of a sweet group.

Things are better with friends. 

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2025 Finish #10

 I used dmc 869 which looked best on this greenish Heartland 36 count over two.  Red, blue, not so much.  The second one will be a darker red.

Many changes, so easy to do on this style.  Minor ones for symmetry and a few letter changes.

This has no appropriate spool size yet so I'm considering hanging from a ribbon, or rolling and secured with ribbon.  PTP linen has enough heft and with muslin lining should be fine rolled.

Not sure how to go about my chart downsize, never sold on the stash sites and may list here.  Majority are OOP R&R originals that are hand drawn.  

I ordered a piece of Cactus Wren from market, gorgeous, so when stock was replenished, ordered another small.  Not the same.  Dammit.  Three other small pieces ordered for color check where not what I expected.  Not bad, just not for me.  Thank you 123 for offering those smalls.

Have a good day.

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