A Cross Stitch Finish

I finished my Spring cross stitch piece. The pattern is from Little House Needleworks and a monochromatic using Classic Colorworks "Weathered Vine." The color was the suggested green color and was kitted in the pattern. I must have used more of the color along the way because I had to order a second skein. The second skein seemed darker than the first, so that bothered me a tad bit. The bottom border has some darker in it than the rest. I also got off count on the house and had to change the windows. I made the mistake because I started the house at the bottom and then on a whim went to the top and decided to work down. I didn't pay attention to what I was doing and stitched quite a bit wrong, so I was NOT pulling it all out. I just redesigned it.

I guess the other thing I am not completely happy about is the color overall. I wish it were brighter. When I put it next to my fabric stash it seemed a little too olive. When I get ready to do summer, I will check that color.

I have no clue how I am going to finish it yet.

Now, back to Betsy's Tart.

Stitching along,
Sandy

Finishing Those Random Thoughts

Good Monday morning. Her is a little more of what was on my mind last week and didn't have time to type.

This baby is beautiful.

Mother has been a little off keel the last couple of weeks, so I am definitely spending more time with her. I think she is fine and will recover. She gets a little down sometimes and while she has been sick, some of it is just feeling blue. Thanks for the kind thoughts last week.

I have been pondering my blog header. Not nearly enough to make a change with it, because I have actually been thinking about it for months. It seems the photo header is not in vogue these days. I am not really one to get too worked up about that, but mine is definitely old and I need to update it even if I just do new photos. My favorites are actually the ones with the avatars. Is that the right term? For instance, this one...

found here... https://etiquettewithmissjanice.blogspot.com/ 

However, I am a kind of do it yourself person. In other words, I am not really wanting to spend money on the blog.

I am going to think longer. We will see if it ever changes.

I am trying to finish up my indoor list of things I wanted to do in January. That means a little touch up trim painting this week. The sun is shining though and if it warms up like it did yesterday, I might not finish my list. Outdoors and my rose bed is calling. I always prune my roses on February 12th. The goal is to get the repair list finished so I can wander outside next week.

Which brings me to my other thing that I was going to share. List making.

I love lists. They keep me a tad bit more focused. I love crossing things off. Here are some lists I made last year that I really liked. BTW, all of my lists are kept in my planner. Another necessity for me. If it isn't written on the planner, it will not be remembered.

I kept a list of books I read last year. When I looked through, I realized I had read quite a bit. Now, I pretty much read all the time. I am a researcher. If something pops up that I want the answer for I look it up. I love the Internet for that very reason. I was the queen of using an encyclopedia in my youth.

I am keeping up with that one this year, but adding a new one related. I am keeping a list of books that people mention that I want. I am so bad about buying it immediately and then not reading it all or at least for a long time. It could be in the library by the time I read it, so I would save money.

I am keeping a monthly house needs list. I didn't get all of January done, but I actually got a lot done.

I have a chart for the last 10 pounds of weight I need to lose. I am hoping that listing it will work on a harder topic. I am back in earnest working on those 10 pounds. The real strict diet is in action. I eat a strict diet, but even with that I have allowed myself to partake in some gluten free things that you want lose weight eating. Nature Made makes a fig bar that is sinful and UDI makes a fantastic pizza crust. Anyway, my chart includes the date I drop 2 pounds and some serious stars around it. Kid here.

I have also got a list going with wardrobe needs. I need a few things to fill in with but I am looking for the best purchase not the quickest purchase.

Super Bowl...It was on and the kids all came over for the first half. We ate, they talked, and I cross stitched and listened. I made quite a bit of progress on Betsy's Tart. I should have plenty to share at the end of the week.

Off to finish my Monday chores.
Sandy