2026 Finish #22

Able to upload now.  

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You knew I would change it.

I don't like dates unless in a sampler, and I have that balance issue.

The bottom area is off, left side is sort of bare.  I moved the broom up a little and the handle down.  Added the doodads to fill.

Box or round frame?  Depends on the mood!  

This is just taped around a bowl.

40 count of linen I love but it's mystery

WDW Onyx for bird

DMC 3021 for alpha

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Soon

 About 4.5".

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Almost ready to fly

Soon will be fully winged!!

Love this.

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Loosen up

The WDW Onyx was my preference, so I thought loosening up a bit would help.  It did.  My stitches usually (always) have tension.  Whether because I don't hoop, or maybe because I use the sewing method, they are a bit too tight.  Being conscious of this allowed me to slow down, the stitch to relax a bit, and coverage is good now.  That made enough of a difference for dark thread on light fabric.  Never considered it before, but probably why I have always had issues when using black threads.

Crabby because it's September, happy because my project looks good.

Can't have it all.

I've been dealing with a bug for days that requires close proximity to a bathroom.  Our 56th was Saturday and we stayed home instead of the usual long ride through cow/horse areas and a stop for frozen treats.  It's what I prefer over people and public.  Also planned on making the Bacardi rum cake for our visit with friends (her mom's signature dessert) that I hope will take place tomorrow.  

For you Fall lovers, Labor Day is probably celebrated as its beginning.  Summer lovers dread it as the end.

Be safe!

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Thinner?

Yes please.

But not in my thread.

This is 40 count, a thicker weave, and I'm not pleased with the coverage.  Dark thread never does offer great fill but this even feels different.  I gave the wrong info previously.  I didn't choose the GAST, my two options were both WDW.  Decided on Onxy but the second choice Charcoal also felt thinner.  

This is WDW on the left and dmc 3021 on the right.  The twist is also different.

This is the GAST on the left and dmc 3021 on the right.  Same twist, same thickness.

Hmmm.

My GAST option is Sampler Thread's Black Crow, really black.  I considered the raven in this but feel it might be a bit too harsh.  Black may slim my butt, but not his.

No LNS to check other black overdyed but may browse a little online.  I have two WDW Mascara skeins and one is a bluish black, the other softer.  A shot in the dark as always!

Have a good Sunday.

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Love this

Is anyone else unable to get Hobby House online?  Trying for two days, unavailable.

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Even with minimal stitching, I can tell this will be better than I expected.  I recessed the lid of a shaker box for it, but I'm leaning toward a round frame.

Starting the raven, and even though the brownish GAST goes perfectly with the alpha color, I've chosen the darker GAST that has a gray/green in the variegation.  Once his head is done I'll have a preview of my choice. 

Labor Day weekend.

Good grief.

It's freaking September!!  My season is gone!

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