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Today is Friday ……………………………………………….. Good Mornimg, MJ 💕

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/chuck-norris-dies-86-action-hero-walker-texas-ranger-actor-rcna225833

There is a video in the article of Victor's game winning shot. We're in the playoffs! Hooray!

Wembanyama hits winner as Spurs beat Suns 101-100 to end 6-season postseason drought

https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401810868

Hello: I am on a mission to complete all of my very old projects from the late 80's-90's. Sorry for the well worn pattern. In the 1st image of the Abundance pattern, it shows that the finished size, on 22 count should be 9 3/4th x 2 5/8th. The total stitches is 213 W and 52H.
I am using 25 count linen. I am adding 3 " border and 2" finishing. When I use the online calculator, is shows that I need 17 " canvas for the finish project and 27 for my allowances.
I am confused as to why, if I am using a higher thread count, why do I need so much canvas? Especially since the pattern says the finished project is 9 3/4th x 2 3/8th. Help! What am I missing. Thank you in advance.

For sleeping on the job…

Hi there, will there be a 2026 Nutcracker design by Shannon Wasilieff? I’ve been working on the 2023, 2024, and 2025 ones and love the series

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Good Friday first day of spring morning everyone. I have my spring and Easter projects decorating our cottage. I put them up yesterday and the room already looks more cheerful. Yesterday it got up to 62 degrees and we sat on a blanket in the yard soaking up the sun. I remember when they had solariums for people who were recovering from illnesses and it lifted Bryan's frame of mind up considerably. My butterfly gift arrived yesterday in New Jersey and my sister was so happy to get it. Today I'm working on the dragonfly. I'm at the halfway point on that one and after these gifts are stitched it's back to my full coverage pieces. Have a fabulous Friday and a hail and farewell to winter!

A little queen from chess I just finish making the pattern

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