Sewarama

Well really embroider a rama but hey it is a machine that stitches. I did mention that I have a project to do for a friend on a lovely white napkin. I have been so nervous about it and fussing in my mind of course all the things I should do. Finally I made the decision to do a sample. Why didn't I think of that earlier. Most intelligent sewists would don't you think?
And I found that a sample gives you many options, first you can try out different colours , you will be able to see if your placement is right. Well that is two things LOL. Changing the colours gives you an idea of which colours go together well and which ones suit the design and those that offer you the look that you want.  Oh and there is a third thing, you can see if your stabilzer choices are suitable for the look you are trying to achieve. I think I can go for it tomorrow .

I will not be able to go to my sewing groups on Tuesday as I have an appointment with the eye specialist.  I am not happy with the new glasses that I got 6 months ago -at a large expense. I cannot see to read my newspaper nor to do the crossword puzzle both of which are a part of my morning activities. Well I do them but by the end of the paper I actually cannot see what I am doing. So that makes me very upset.  I hope he can solve the problem, surely my eyes have not deteriorated that quickly. The glasses were not a good fit from the start.
Did you realize the manufacturers are making changes to the product so they can keep the prices the same. Well frankly I have not noticed that the prices are the same but I sure have noticed that the yarn I buy does not have the same amount of wool in each ball. I ran out of wool for the second red sock I completed recently and had to purchase another ball. I used to get 2 socks out of one ball of wool and have some left over for darning if needed.Haha, who darns.
This pair of brown ones I am doing is definitely going to be short of wool , so we have to go to Michael's for another ball. There was an article in the paper this morning that stated what I have already noticed. Spaghetti sauce with one serving short in a thinner bottle for example. Do you remember when they shortened the chocolate bar but kept the wrapping the same size.  We are in for another round of down sizing. Watch for it.
Have a nice evening despite the early dark.
Erev tov.