I know I blogged earlier this summer about the Berol R-77 Ellipse Master but if you want to add a most useful and versatile tool to your arsenal of seam templates, this should be at the TOP of the list. I started Lisa's blocks this morning and am using it. It is so much fun. By combining different sizes ellipses and changing the direction, the possibilities are endless. The cheapest place to find one is on E-Bay.
When I am stitching my little birds I like to outline their eyes with a white ring... Now we are talking REALLY small. The eye is the size of a #15 bead or about 1/16 of an inch. Trying to use an outline stitch was impossible that tiny but I found if I stitched a thread at a time AND alternate from side to side on the circle, I could get a very tidy tiny circle.... I love it when I find a solution for a irritating problem and this is one I'll use all the time...
DH is out of town for 3 days and this is the first time I've been alone that long since the shooting. Since he is gone often I'll have to get used to it... BUT I am locked in and except to go bathe my mother tomorrow I'm keeping it that way...
We are adding an alarm system but since we are so isolated it is pretty much useless..and there only one patrol car for our whole part of the county...burglers realize that they can do whatever and be long gone before anyone can arrive. But at least if the alarm is ringing when we come home, we won't go into the house.
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The Ellipse master is on my list. My Dad had the circle one so I inherited it but I'm hoping to get the other one soon. Its hard to get used to not feeling safe in your own home. We still don't lock our doors during the day but the bad guys are edging closer and closer. And good tip about the tiny circle.
Not sure what the tool is you are sharing with us today so will do a bit of searching on the web.
Such a dainty little bird your creatures are amazing.
The first time alone is done now and things will get easier I am sure. You know what they say lightening never strikes twice so bearing that in mind you should be safe but must be vigilant too
The template is a great tip. I know it is a terrible feeling to be robbed but encountering them I can't imagine. You are taking the best precautions you can. Now it will take time to heal.
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