Hi everyone

It has been a long period of not posting and I am sorry but it could not be helped.  Here is the hopefully short version of the saga.

In late March I notice I was seeing less and less out of my left eye and saw the regular optimist that I use.  I've been wearing glasses since college.  Got diagnosed with cataracts.  Waited a month before getting to see the specialists and that was after I told them I was losing sight, otherwise I would be just getting into for the initial exam.  Lenses definitely need to be replaced.  Just want the regular version, no specialty stuff.  Now waiting about 3 weeks for surgery for one eye than two weeks after that for the second eye.  Everything seems to go fine and at the next day check-up, Dr wanted to pop my lens for that eye (from the glasses).  I said no.  Regardless of other things, I needed my bifocals.  Left eye kept aching and feeling funny.  Finally at the week check-up I got a mini-cat scan (not sure how else to describe it) and there is something behind the eye but it should not be bothering my vision.  Following week had the second eye done.  Much better and easier.  Now have great distance vision but nothing else.  I actually bought 2 paid of cheap readers (2 different strengths) to replace my bifocals.  I also had to buy sunglasses since I am now sensitive to really bright sunlight - evidently this is normal.  I can drive just fine but now my mid-range distance if off.  Back to the original optimist.  Get retested, I still need glasses - no problem.  I had figured I would still need them.  I have a funky stigmatism.  Now another 2 week wait for the new glasses (with upgraded bifocals).  It's been less than a week but now I have new glasses and are adjusting to them.  I went to a smaller frame this time.  I think I am ready to go back to my normal and fine stitching.  I certainly do not need as much light anymore.

Meanwhile The Potter's Shed has been on hold, more or less.  I did some between my last SAL post and the initial surgery.  I did finish one needlepoint piece and did lots of knitting ( wih ripping) and crocheting.

So I have two new photos for you today - the updated The Potting Shed and a completed Bermuda Reef, as well as the two previous photos.

July 2022

June 2023

April 16, 2023

June 18, 2023

Make sure you also check out my fellow stitchers in the SAL group.

Avis, Claire, Gun, Christina, Kathy, Margaret, 

Heidi, Jackie, Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, 

Daisy, Cathie, Linda, Helen, Connie, Cindy, MaryMargaret

 

 SAL 4-16-2023

The Potter's Shed

THe last SAL

Today

and the close-up!

Make sure you check out the other stitchers.

Avis, Claire, Gun, Christina, Kathy, Margaret, 

Heidi, Jackie, Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, 

AJ, Cathie, Linda, Helen, Connie, Cindy, MaryMargaret

 It's SAL time again.

Here's the wonderful stitchers:

Here is the rest of the group!

Avis, Claire, Gun, Christina, Kathy, Margaret, 

Heidi, Jackie, Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, 

AJ, Cathie, Linda, Helen, Connie, Cindy, MaryMargaret

This is where I was back on the 5th of March

and today overall

today close up

note the missing row

it should be blackwork sunflowers

how at night I can not see it well enough

and with the multitude of rain lately

it's been downright gloomy

so hopefully we get sunshine and I get the row done soon.

I usually do not do beads and dangles along the way.  

above the words trowel etc, there will be dangles

at the very top a nd a few other place

there will be beads (though not many).

Enjoy your stitching everyone!

 Here is my new "smallish" project and the results as of yesterday.

Hope your weather is becoming more Spring-like.

 ('m a bit behind in everything - stitching wise -  I stitch but forget to post antything.  Let's start with February's project.

In February there is a group that requires you to stitch for 30 minutes every day and post on their facebook  page.  So I started a new small project to make sure I was stitching which also made me also stitch on my big project everyday.  Here's the Feb project.

I did make a couple of changes.

The cover sheet and info.

I decided I would keep stitching and posting

yes, they the page track that as well if you want.

So I picked up a half finished, smallish piece.

Here's where I started again.

SERGI

I had not picked up Sergi for two years thereabouts.

The cover sheet and info

My completed SERGI

Originally I changed a few colors

and I stayed with the changes to finish him.

Not ironed yet.

Now to find the next smallish project.

I have pulled several but need to check on threads first.

Hope your stitching is fun.

 SAL time again.  Where has the time gone!?  A lot of work for other groups to be honest (which seems to be never ending.

Here is the rest of the group!

Avis, Claire, Gun, Christina, Kathy, Margaret, 

Heidi, Jackie, Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, 

AJ, Cathie, Linda, Helen, Connie, Cindy, MaryMargaret

I made a decision as to the next project.  I went thry my hugs to-do stack(s) and narrowed it down to about 4-5 then finally to one.

The Potting Shed   by Shepherds Bush.  Here is the cover sheet.

Here is my start.

If you look close, you can see my left side basting stitch

to help me keeo track,

And here it is today 

(actually last night)

Hope you enjoy everyone's stitching.

SAL TIME

Hi all

It's SAL time and also Superbowl time.

First off, here are the other ladies in the SAL:  

Avis, Claire, Gun, Christina, Kathy, Margaret, 

Heidi, Jackie, Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, 

AJ, Cathie, Linda, Helen, Connie, Cindy, MaryMargaret

AN Open Heart is done, sorta.  It still needs some pearl-like beads which I had planned on doing this evening while the Superbowl (American football) is on because I listen not watch the game. However, the house is rooting for the Eagles, out of Philadelphia, my husband's hometown.

I took photos anyhow since the beads are a minor thing and you would really need to look for them.

 Overall

 

The top

On the left side, just under the corner

is a bead across from the start of the whitework

this where the rest of beads will go

down both sides

And the very bottom!

Make sure you visit everyone else!