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Ginger Ale, Halloween Treats, and a Dog

Happy Tuesday!

We need to have a serious discussion about how underrated Ginger Ale is.

I think that most people will only reach for the bubbly beverage when they feel ill, but I like the taste all the time. It could be because I like the taste of ginger in general, especially Gin Gins (a delicious ginger candy with amazing illustrations of Ginger People on the bag; the link is HERE for those of you who are interested). The flavor isn’t the only appealing thing. Think about it; the bubbles, the crisp, clean flavor that you don’t get after drinking a Coke, and that champagne-like color all combine to make it one of my favorite drinks. Full disclosure- I’m sipping a can of one right now as I write this post.

Making some steady progress on Trick-Or-Treat Moon: 



Filling in the pale yellow on the face was super quick. I think I was off one somewhere on the word “Treat” at the top, but it won’t make a big difference, so I won’t worry about ripping it out. It’s such a treat (haha, there’s a Halloween pun) to stitch in purples, yellows, and oranges again. That cat needs a face, so maybe I’ll prioritize that this week…

Meanwhile, Red Alphabet Sampler is looking sharp: 


That dog was so much fun to stitch! With that, the first row of letters is complete, along with the border that wraps around the whole chart, and that squiggly line that separates each row. So far, so good. This is my contribution to #samplerseptember on Instagram. If you like this chart there are still some free copies available HERE. Only while supplies last!

See that nifty floss tag? My lovely brother 3d-printed it for me :)

I’ll leave you with some music: 


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