2026 Finish #20

Shakespeare's Peddler Folk Art Basket

46 count dyed by me with dmc

A few changes to fruit and basket, finished 3"x3" approximate

Considered a small square soft finish with corner tassels, and thought another Shaker box top would be nice.  Either way, it's darling.  Will decide when the mood hits.

 Be safe.

Behave.

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Fruity

The fruits are done, added color to a few more.  Not changing the basket because I removed the stems, had enough.  The 934 with 3371 stems did not show at all so I stitched again with the 612.

It seems this higher 46 count doesn't distinguish subtle changes as on a 40 or 36.  The tiny stitches can't show as well unless consecutive or grouped.

Doctor said it's ok to take Jardiance when on a pump. Not the info I found, but he chose to follow the cardio's order.

And so it goes.  Why do I waste my time?

The grandson's GF is not leaving, and there are close to twenty unaltered females now.  Considering donating to agencies elsewhere since I haven't even received acknowledgment of the problem in any form of response.

Have a good one.

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Doesn't make sense

But that's me and my stitch quirks.

The first is symmetry and moving elements in attempts to center.

The next is color.  Good grief, color.

More so in linen, but contrast within is important too.

This has mostly 610 and 612 in basket and fruit.  I switched to a very pale apricot and green for a little change from all beige, but the vase is looking too undefined in its pattern.  If I change the 612 to 613, that will make a huge difference.  But should I bother?  The chevron would stay as is, just the fill would change.

I most times put the work on a wall or cabinet and stand away since that proximity would be how it's seen when finished.  Silly, I know.

But these quirks are mild to my others!!

I am glad I questioned nephew's result of his cardio appointment.  I asked to see his blood work requisition.  And there it was.  Despite seeing the pump on his chest, discussing his issue with adhesive holding the pump on when sweating, and his record showing type 1, this doctor's diagnosis on all his paperwork is .... type 2 diabetes, start on jardiance.  I will be visiting their office tomorrow morning.  Nephew went to my cardio, trusts doctors, and being worried about his heart reports so far, would have taken the drug.  I hope he has learned that yes, in fact, his aunt does know everything and to never fully trust health info when it could kill you!

Week one.  Over and out.

I will be bitching for the rest of the month.

Bandit doesn't seem to care.

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The pattern of errors

What the chart is ....

What mine is .....

And that's perfectly fine.  The first error was placement of color in the middle chevron.  The second was trying to center it.  The third was another attempt at symmetry, but during that, the wonk appeared.  To be fair, that top area was a real wonk to begin with.  So with a zig to my zag, it became another chevron, and thank goodness it's done. Very difficult to prevent errors in stitch placement on this 46, close in color to the floss.  The fruit/berries may need a color change because of this.

My nephew (and his son) are both under cardiologist care now, heart issues.  From stress?  None are minor.  But I'm shocked that he ordered jardiance for him when he is type 1 with a pump!  Is it safe because his pancreas is dead so that part of the drug won't affect him?  Regardless, I told him to check with his diabetes doc.  There are other drugs for heart failure.

The kids are growing up.

Enjoy your second week of AUGHust.

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2026 Finish #19

WTNT Peppermint Pals

40 count Winter Brew, DMC 

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OK Gail

You got me!  I guess Work In Possession is a WIP.  As long as it is with my stitching supplies and bags, it counts.  

Tempted though to cut off Jane and keep the rest of the glorious original Tobias.  Ordering now it is green, and I haven't seen anything close to that first offering.  One of my absolute favorites that is no longer.

Original Affogato and Antique Lace are the others, but all are 36.  I don't like the coverage, and doubt if I will ever work on a large sampler again.  But I love them along with several others that I have kitted.

I changed the bottom of Rachel Hyde and have not found a creature I like to complete it.  

If you've not purchased an air fryer because of the basket material or the mess stuck to its inside, look at this.  Cuisinart Clear View glass basket.  Non-toxic, easy clean.  Ninja makes one with a 4 quart and 6 cup glass basket, but you have to lift off the heater/fan motor to get to the basket for turning.  Setting it on a safe surface or being very careful not to get burned was a concern (don't trust my arthritic hands), so I went with Cuisinart which slides out.  More features and controls with this one also.  One thing I do not like is the basket has a gap between the top section, Ninja sets onto the basket. Either are excellent options, finally!

That's it!

Have a good day.

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