Ken, you must have read Diane Keaton's book. I have it on audio version, she reads the book herself. That's the second time you've mentioned "it ain't pretty" which is why I think you may be familiar with it. (thong was the first).....hehehehehhe Well, I'm glad you said it, because my eyes were bugging out. I thought maybe the hosta chosen were all miniature or smalls. TNC, you have been saved from a terrible heart attack when your hosta explode in the spring two years from now. Ask me how I know. :) So welcome to the forum. Ken is serious about taking a 10 foot string and drawing an arc in that corner. The hosta you have will end up making your dogwood disappear except for the limbs up top. Or almost. Google the names of each hosta and you can identify the posts related to them, read the ones you wish, and learn what happens to each plant in or near your zone. We have a few folks growing hosta in TX, so you should find something helpful about the eventual size of each hosta. Don't read the promo card, but read how big it becomes in your growing zone. What to watch for in your zone. I'm in zone 9a. It is interesting to me that more high zone folks are becoming interested in hosta. That is great! Hosta are on the move, and the direction is south! I always knew the hosta had a game plan for climate change. :)

I am anxiously awaiting tomorrow's arrival of my first embroidery machine. I have had a Kenmore sewing machine for over 30 years and decided it was time I treated myself to an upgrade. I ordered the Brother SE400 and am anxious to get started! I have (great-nephew) twins that I want to make shirts for that I saw recently. One will say COPY and the other one will say PASTE. I thought that was so cute. The blankets are great! I see your original post is from several years ago. I'm sure you are enjoying your grandchildren. My first granddaughter will be 2 in a couple of weeks and I'm sure she'll be the recipient of many embroidered goodies from Nonna.

I am not that self taught..I love this and Slow is drooling and chomping at the bit to take classes. I really want to also but the schedule looks like it is thru at Eds Emporium for the year, so next year project. In the meantime I will try to do as you have shown us and put together some glass and see what I get. I have been gathering glass since I saw the site Silva posted. Ear of the wind studio...love it. I have to finish a few things first. Thanks for the inspiration...your lamp is beautiful.

desertsteph, Dawn knows that she is not allowed to sell her jewelry within the forums, nor can she post a website if she has one. But you should make sure that you have your private message option ON in your Houzz member page. That way, Dawn can contact you in person should she have some of her beautiful pieces for sale. Hopefully, Dawn has her PM option on; if so get in touch with her that way. We all have the option to use Houzz private messaging and it's a good way to contact other members off forum. That way, both you and Dawn stay out of trouble! ;-)