My current project is a Christmas tree skirt, from Simplicity 2488. The tree skirt is a dark green (seemed like a good idea when I purchased the material). I am now to the part where I have to cut out 4 trees, to be appliqued on the tree skirt. Good news: I found some dark green felt in my "stash" that actually looks good against the dark green material. Bad news: I have enough for 3 trees out of one color and 2 trees from another piece of green felt. No problem . . . I'll just take both pieces of felt to Joann's and get a matching piece. HA! HA! HA!. My old "kelly green" is nowhere near the new "kelly green." Sigh. So while I am at Joann's, trying to match colors, I buy 2 pieces each of Kelly Green, Apple Green, and Pirate Green. (What is Pirate Green? I didn't know Pirates had an interest in greens.) I am determined to get this right on the first trip to Joann's. I did learn a lesson, when I tried to match navy blue bias binding (from years ago) with current dye lots. Doesn't work. Maybe this is a conspiracy to sell more sewing notions? I'll have to investigate that, just as soon as I finish this Christmas tree skirt.
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