Good morning all. I hope this message finds everyone having a pleasant and productive day. I’m about to do this dimensions pattern. I know dimensions patterns are big on half stitch and directional change to give the pattern depth and optical illusion. The boarder is all done in half stitch. In the pattern directions it shows doing the half stitch going in the opposite direction as I would normally do my top stitch. The question is should I do the half stitch going in the same direction as I would do my top stitch. Or just follow the directions? The pattern is not that big but I am concerned it would be really noticeable and look odd? Even to the untrained eye. I know there are many different opinions about this question. Just looking for a little advice/ guidance Thank you in advance :)

Today is Wednesday ………………………………………. Good zMorning, MJ 💕

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Good Wednesday morning everyone. Hope everyone's week is going well. Tomorrow we are expecting snow, but it's only 1-2 inches and it won't stick. This morning I did get our two snow globes out, so slowly but surely, starting to get in the holiday mood. It will be a stitchy day and leftover pizza. Have a good Wednesday!

Good Morning Everyone ~~ Cynthia - luv Snoopy as always = so bright & cheerful. It is gloomy here this morning with an 80% chance of rain. Cold air moving in so the next few days will be rain/snow/cold! Actually won't mind the colder temps and looking forward to seeing snow. Leann - may I ask what area of WV you are in? My spine injection last Fri was rough for sure but by Saturday I was up & about feeling so much better. I slept most of Fri afternoon and late Saturday morning. Then went to a movie with a friend. Sunday my bestie & I hit a crafts show & had lunch. It was good to see her- lots of gossip & laughs! She loved the tulip pattern Jen sent to me so that means I know what to do for her next year. And of course back to work yesterday. The GS spent the weekend helping his other GM get their house ready for the holidays. That's what we will be doing Thanksgiving weekend. I have never used grocery pickup but now have a cart full of things to pickup after work. I will go in to pick up a few things I prefer to choose myself but wanted to see how the pickup deal would work out for me. Do any of you use the store pickup plan or delivery service? I'm just trying to make things easier for myself. Please give me your thoughts..... OK - coffee time again and back to work! Hugs & prayers to all that need it....Deb2

What color cloth is used on this pattern

Good Morning Exodus 30: 7 -10 7 '"Aaron shall burn on it sweet incense every morning; when he tends the lamps, he shall burn incense on it. 8 "And when Aaron lights the lamps at twilight, he shall burn incense on it, a perpetual incense before the Lord throughout your generations. 9 "You shall out offer strange incense on it, or a burnt offering, or a grain offering; nor shall you pour a drink offering on it. 10 "And Aaron shall make atonement upon its horns ounce a year with the blood of the sin offering of atonement; ounce a year he shall make atonement upon it throughout your generations. It is most holy to the Lord. Have a bless day!

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Good Tuesday morning everyone. Prayers this morning for those who need them and to stop the escalation of wars going on in the world. A tall order, but much needed. Cold, windy, and rainy this morning with snow expected tomorrow. I put sweaters on the dogs this morning, but they didn't want to stay out very long. Tonight we're making chicken pot pie. One of the only ways I can get Bryan to eat chicken. A stay inside day, pj pants, and our hobbies. Have a terrific Tuesday.

It has been awhile since I have done a cross-stitching project. The canvas is very stiff when you get it. Is it a good idea to wash it before starting the project? I know I always wash after it is completed but not sure if it is necessary before starting the project.

Today is Tuesday ……………………………………………… Good Morning, MJ 💕

Thinking about you…hoping all is well…

Good Morning Exodus 30:6 6 "And you shall put it before the veil that is before the ark of the Testimony, before the mercy seat that is over the Testimony, where I will meet with you. Have a bless day!

Hi, all! The last couple months have been too much of a struggle to burden all of you with. My vision impairment has not changed. HOWEVER, the surgeon dropped a bomb on me last week. I was born with palsy of the 3rd LEFT cranial nerve, which he fixed. Last week my eyes had healed enough for him to see I have palsy of the 3rd RIGHT cranial nerve also. Bilateral palsy is quite rare. It needs to be treated with the same surgery as I had on my left and right eyes in January, only exactly the opposite. My boss wants me to wait out tax season and have surgery in May. The surgery is horrifically painful. I can't even open my eyes for 36 hours, and I absolutely must not cry. Better news to follow over the weekend. Bad news done.

Merry Monday morning everyone. The lounge pants weekend has done its magic and I'm ready to take on the new week. I stitched on "Winter Wood" yesterday and we listened to Celtic music - Loreena McKennitt, Dead Can Dance, This Mortal Coil...and the dogs slept on and off most of the day. Watched a really interesting documentary on Tibetan yogis and basically just chilled. Today is a quick trip to the Wally to gather the rest of the things we need for Thanksgiving. Wishing everyone the merriest of weeks!