You know it has been two weeks of high heat and humidity when today’s mid- 80s feels like welcome relief. I sure haven’t accomplished much during this heat wave.
I had finished stitching Miss Liberty by designer Teresa Kogut before the 4th but didn’t have the ambition to fully finish it until the other day. The backing board was a small blackboard that I picked up on clearance probably at Hobby Lobby knowing it could some time be used to finish one of my cross stitch pieces. I used a light coat of burgundy acrylic paint on the blackboard which gives a cool appearance of barn board when seen in person.
This pattern was in the Summer 2024 Issue of Punch Needle and Primitive Stitcher, and I couldn’t wait to stitch it!
It’s far too hot for gardening, but things do still look fairly good.
I have not seen any fireflies for the past few years, but I have seen them a number of times lately when I take Emma out before bedtime. Also, I am amazed at the number of dragonflies this summer. Are you seeing them in your area as well?
I just came back from Lowe’s where I purchased some Rustoleum for a project that I hope to start tomorrow. Wish me luck!!! Fingers crossed . . . I may have something to show in my next post.
Keep cool.
