Better than a bowl

But this little shelf does need painted.  Or dark stain.

 Not sure where they will stay.

Others hanging out in a cupboard.

That's all.  I am so infuriated, nothing nice to say.  

So it's best I wait for calmer days.  January sounds about right.

Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving.

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Thanksgiving

 Thank you for another beautifully made card Brenda.

Chris does not shop online, rarely uses social media or internet.  It's been the most aggravating, frustrating three days dealing with setting up an Amazon account for him, credit, searching for items, ordering.  Difficult if not impossible when the cell and email account are not here for me to receive the verification codes to enter (he's at work).  When he had time, I was at an appt., could not get together  And after set up, verified, card approved, amazon cancelled the entire order for suspicious activity. ???  So I gave up and ordered their laptop, iPad, accessories, and protection plans on my account.  Later, I found out they cancelled everything but the plans. The time spent on this really frosted my muffin.  No customer service email option, chat was closed, phones were loaded.  I attempted to cancel, not as easy when it's an emailed item.  Hoping it goes through and we aren't charged for four plans.

It will be a crabby Thanksgiving.

But thankful.

Hope it's a wonderful day for you.

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Rain. All day.

Oak leaves have not finished falling, the yard is a total mess.  And the 30 degree temps are coming.  I got three bunches of greenery to fill buckets, and a sprig for the front door.  That's it for Christmas outside, simple, quick.  

Been tied up with requests from Chris and Matt to get kids' gifts ordered.  Sold out.  Will more stock arrive?  Who knows.  Notification comes and  by the time I check, sold out again.

Not much stitching but all that's left is the bottom fill.  I will add a heavier border, just can't do the charted.  Once I get anxious about a project, it's a chore.  And I'm over it.

I stitched several small samplers and I think a Santa is next.  Haven't decided if the other starts will continue in my attempt to break monogamousity.

That new narrow shelf is a game changer for me.  Som projects, like the recent Liberty, will work perfectly displayed as a little pillow.  Too many smalls stacked in a bowl hide the design.  Most times they won't stay upright, whether leaning against something or in a grouping.  This shelf solves that and any small will display perfectly.  I worked out the pattern for hubs a smidge more narrow.

Another strange occurrence this morning at 6:44.  The dark corner of the bedroom has the TV atop a chest.  Behind the TV, the entire corner lit up for second or two, bright, and vanished.  There are no lights, lamps, equipment, or window that could have caused that.  Never before, what the hell is going on?  

Hope everyone is doing well as we head into December.

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The building inspector

failed to do the job.  Or was it the contractor's fault?  The builder erred, the inspector was lax, the home owner is ticked.

Do you see it?

The tree on the right is slightly different than the left, but you know I have to balance them.  Wasn't working.  So I gave up and started the outline over as charted.  Still off.

Because the builder added another row beneath the top story windows.  Five.  Not four.  Pay attention!!!

I thought the house looked off but failed to check because after all, who would screw up a simple house?

Me.

No big deal. 

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That large border?

 Won't be stitched.  I've had enough.  Setting it aside for a time won't change that.  I'm disappointed because those blue and red flowers are lovely, my plan was to line the inside of a heavy square border with them.  But I can't.  

I'll do an outline of several rows and call it done.  Those windows worked out nicely, glad I changed them.  I love houses and elaborate borders, but not working them.  At all.

I received a wonderful surprise today.  A box filled with thoughtful treasures from a friend.  Between dealing with family and missing Carole even more this time of year, it was an uplifting distraction.  Thank you dear friend.

Just a few of the treasures .....

Enjoy your weekend.

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Replacement windows

 I didn't even complete all the charted stitches in the left window to know I want to change it.  Too crowded.  Substituted with darker 612 for more contrast with the lighter thread used for glass.

So I tried two other options....

I think the one on the right will work best.

Thanks for the suggestions on Liberty.  Now I am considering a pillow based on them.  And yes, I have lots of those, but a cannoli along with a berry or heart mixed in the bowl would be nice.  Thinking ......

Found this at Hobby Lobby, scrappy wood which I will paint, but great size.  Perfect for displaying those little pillows and especially Santas and small Christmas. Back has hanger for walls.  Narrow enought to keep display upright but also room for other dookies mixed in if wanted.  Hubs will make one with nice wood.  We could use a thin dowel or metal rod in place of the wood across front, would show the entire pieces.  Not really needed though.  Pretty versatile.  The small florals I've stitched could be featured with mom's tatted hanky peeking over the front edge.  Her deep blue Evening in Paris bottle and a few treasures mixed in.  Lots of options.  I think hubs will be making several in various widths!

That's it!

Have a great day.

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