Greetings All!
Yesterday ended up being the first day in weeks that we did not turn on the AC!!! We never did get the rain, but wow the winds were strong. It was rather gusty all day long. We are supposed to be back up in the 90's again today and for several more days, but for now the morning is gloriously cool. I'll take it.
It feels like forever since I wrote a TNT post, but I am finally back to stitching. The piece I'm working on is called "Gaze" by The Primitive Needle. Here is a link showing the full piece: https://www.casacenina.com/the-primitive-needle/gaze.html. It is one I have had in my stash for such a long time and it is kind of new-agey, but it really appeals to me. Here is my start:
I'm using the called for over-dyed floss (both Weeks Dye Works and The Gentle Art) and all the bright colors are so appealing to me. The linen - not so much. First of all it is a low count (30...so stitching over 2 threads, it works out to 15 stitches to the inch). I really prefer a higher count linen. The fabric is very rustic and rough - not easy to hold (I don't use a hoop or frame when I stitch). The linen threads also are kind of splitty. Fortunately this is not taking long to stitch. It's pretty small - only 5.5" by 4.5".
The only "thing" on my agenda today is a follow-up appointment with the doctor about my "site." That's at 10:30 and the balance of the day is mine. I'm trying a new recipe with chicken and fresh peaches tonight (the peaches this year are so good!!). If it turns out, I'll share it with you later in the week.
Here's hoping your Tuesday is filled with good things.
Sorry the linen is unpleasant, but as you said, it's a small piece, and I'll bet you finish it up quickly and can move on to something nicer. It was still relatively warm here yesterday, but the humidity was so much lower and it was so much more comfortable.
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I really like this piece, and the colors are delightful. I'm glad the humidity decreased but I feel like I've been lied to by the weather people. Today is supposed to be 90, and 95 tomorrow. Looks like I'll have to get used to the idea that it's just going to be hot. (But chicken and peaches sounds good!) Hope you're healing well.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun and cheery colors, Vera! I bow to your stitching prowess at such a fine count! Yikes! (I am sending all the good and healing juju your way for your check up!)
ReplyDeleteI am just charmed by the piece you're stitching, Vera! Love the design and the colors. (Sorry about the linen, though . . . ) Mostly, I'm just happy you're feeling well enough to get back to stitching again. XO (And I never use a hoop when I stitch either. We're such rebels . . . )
ReplyDeleteSo good that you are feeling well enough to stitch and chicken with peaches sounds yummy
ReplyDeleteI like the bright colors on your new piece. I'm also very glad that you're feeling well enough to do some of your "normal" activities. The chicken dish sounds really yummy.
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Betsy
What fun colors in your new project. Happy Stitching.
ReplyDeleteI think the piece will be interesting! I hope you get a good report from the doctor!
ReplyDeleteI've got my windows open right now. What a surprise this morning was after all that heat. I hear the 90's are coming back this afternoon but right now it is glorious out.
ReplyDeleteI love the new piece. Summer calls for something bright and sunny that is quick to finish. That one is just perfect!
I like the little piece! Sorry the linen is not fun. I still don't know how all you stitchers-on-linen do it!
ReplyDeleteWe got a good rain this morning - and it's is crazy windy out there now! That new project is going to be lovely!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to be back to stitching - and thank you for sharing the details that help me picture all those tiny stitches!
ReplyDeleteI've been terribly behind...and there is no such thing as 'catching up,' I've determined -- so I'm simply going to BE behind this summer! But I'm checking in here and am so glad to hear you sounding GOOD! And your garden is growing so well! I hope you're getting the heat break that we are this week. With loved ones here from CO, where it was 99 degrees yesterday, I'm glad to share our respite from it!
ReplyDeleteI did not like cross stitching on linen (but I love the look of linen). It's getting hot here again, very muggy.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty colors in your new piece.
ReplyDeleteGlad there are no issues during your recovery. I need to look up your project, not familiar with this design.
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