Friday, February 19, 2010

A Songbird Passes

GR&DF thank you so much for your concerned emails. I have been completely wiped out by a cold - since Monday evening. In fact from about 8pm Monday until 8pm Tuesday I was a completely comatose and curled up snotty mess - hows that for a visual!! I answered a few emails yesterday but had to get a least an end of the week post up. Working at about 65% is tough but a cold is mostly mind over matter - or head over toilet!! :)

On Wednesday we lost one of the lovely songbirds of the cinema -

Kathryn Grayson - 1922-2010

A short but stunning career that included the 1951 remake of "Showboat" and the 1953 triumph in "Kiss me Kate." Both films are shown regularly on TCM as are many of her other performances. I would recommend them all.

I have not touched a needle since Monday evening - but I did want to show a piece I framed -

This is one of the frames I picked up last Saturday and I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out - almost like it was made for the piece. I have an idea for the second frame but it may not work - we shall see.

That's about it for today - I am staying close to home this weekend and trying to get back to 100%. I did want to share a snap of some trees - looking out our sliding glass door it does look like spring has sprung....

Have a great weekend!!

Take care,
edgar

41 comments:

  1. That frame really does look as though it was made for your sampler...seredipity!!!

    Feel better soon! TGIF :)

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  2. So glad you are doing a little better. I figured you were under the weather and if you weren't posting I didn't figure you'd be making your way to the computer to read emails, therefore I didn't send one. I was thinking about you though. I am taking a small break from my blog and stitching as the iritis has flared again. I am having a few clear moments this morning so reading a few blogs. Miss Grayson was a beauty wasn't she? Love the sampler!! You get to feeling better soon so we don't have to go through Edgar withdrawls!!

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  3. Wow, I love the framed piece. You did a wonderful job with it!

    Yes spring seemed to have arrived all along the West Coast!

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  4. Thanks for the Friday post! We all needed our Edgar fix before the weekend!

    Maybe with the spring flowers, it will help you feel better! Drink a hot totty and get back to yourself! Lots of rest and hot soup.

    Amy

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  5. Oh yes, this frame is so perfect for the stitched piece.
    And I can't believe what I see on the picture of the trees - spring has arrived to your corner of the world. Enjoy it!
    Good to read that you already feel a bit better by now.

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  6. Glad you're feeling a bit better. That frame looks perfect - can't wait to see if your idea for the second one works.
    Have a restful weekend and hope you're fully recovered soon.

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  7. Edgar,

    Your sampler is breathtaking! I'm so happy for you that the frame worked out so perfectly. It's a treasure.

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  8. I am sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well. I hope the cold is better quickly. or that you are able to get back to your sittching soon.

    I love your framed piece. The frame is perfect for the piece.

    And I am so very jealous of your cherry blossoms and other blooming trees. Wahhhhh I want some spring here in NY. We still have tons of snow and more to come next week. :( Boo Hoo sniff sniff.

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  9. Sorry to hear you're under the weather! Hope you feel better soon. Beautiful frame...your sampler looks great in it!

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  10. My goodness, how did I miss Kathryn Grayson's passing? How sad...yet another great from the Golden Age is now gone :-( I hope TCM does a tribute day for her...she's in several movies I just love.

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  11. Get well soon! The frame looks great. I am so rubbish at framing. I wouldn't trust myself to do it properly. Don't know if you got my mail but trade stuff is in the post but might take a few weeks. x

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  12. I love how your framed piece looks! And you have trees blooming -- so unfair! Sorry you've been down with a cold -- hope you're feeling 100% soon! Sad about Kathryn Grayson.

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  13. I have been wondering where you were Edgar. Sorry to learn that you've not been well, hope you'll feel better soon.

    Hetty looks great in that frame! I now have my fabric and hope to make a start on my Hetty very soon.

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  14. Your framed piece is beautiful. You have such great luck at finding beauties at sales.

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  15. I wondered what happened to you! I'm sorry you have been sick this week and hope you get back to 100% over the weekend.

    Lovely framed piece. It's perfect :)

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  16. Get well, get well soon. We hope you get well soon. (My favorite Seinfeld song)

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  17. So glad to hear you are better! I was worried when no new blogs appeared. I love the way the sampler looks in the frame! You inspire me to try to find old frames for my stitching. Take care and rest alot!!

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  18. A gorgeous framed piece. Hope you are feeling better soon.

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  19. I do hope you are feeling better!

    Wishing that some of that spring was here in PA!

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  20. That is one great frame for one SWEEEET Sampler :)
    And look at those trees...and I just got done shoveling ice, again....

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  21. Spring, gees I still have almost two feet of snow trying to melt here in Virginia and its taking a while since it refreezes come night fall.
    Glad you are feeling better and I love how the frame sets off your stitched piece. Have a restful weekend.

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  22. Glad you are doing better. I had a "where's Edgar" moment when I noticed you had not posted for a few days. Love your framed pieces!

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  23. You're right about the frame - it looks like it made just for your piece! Perfect!

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  24. I was worried too but I didn't want to put pressure on you of the type "Why didn't you write on your blog?" etc!
    I hope you get well soon.I was down for two weeks!Love the blooming trees!Here it is still cold but a bit more sunny!Ariadne from Greece!

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  25. Whew!! You scared me....thought somethimg might have happened to you!!! Sorry about the cold....You have the best knack for finding frames that fit!! It truly looks like it was made for that gorgeious sampler!~ Have a very restful weekend!~

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  26. Feel better soon!

    I love your framed piece. It is stunning!

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  27. I am sorry you have been feeling sick this week. I hope you will be 100% after taking it easy this weekend!

    Your framed sampler looks great. The picture you chose of Kathryn Grayson is beautiful. Thanks for sharing the beginning of spring out there. The color on the trees is pretty.

    Feel better!

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  28. I wondered what had happened to you! I hope you're feeling better soon. Your framed piece is gorgeous!

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  29. So sorry to hear you've been sick! Glad to hear your on the mend.
    Your sampler is wonderful! A perfect frame for such a wonderful piece.
    Take Care.

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  30. Glad you're starting to feel better, Edgar. Your framed sampler looks gorgeous - it was meant to be, I think.

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  31. Get better Edgar!!!!!
    Hugs from DaisyGirl

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  32. So glad you're on the mend, Edgar! I was wondering about you last night while reading some blogs, and was hoping you were ok! Great framing job! And it totally looks as though that frame was cut just for that piece of stitching. Have a great weekend and get back to 100%

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  33. Bravo pour l'encadrement de cette jolie broderie et le meilleur pour ta santé.

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  34. How beautiful Ms Grayson was in her younger days.

    Great piece of framing and just perfect for your piece. I have Bea in the framers to be done before my sister's birthday next month. It's a first to be done at a new framers - I hope they make a good job of it.

    Enjoy your weekend and be well really soon.

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  35. The framing is wonderful! Congrats. Hope you continue to rest and get well soon. And thank you for the first sign of spring I've seen...we're still deep in winter in Georgia.

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  36. Sorry to hear you've been sick, but glad to hear it's nothing too serious. I had been wondering what was wrong all week since you usually post every weekday.

    Your framed piece is stunning. The frame is just perfect.

    Rest up and have some soup. Hope you're feeling better soon.

    Carolyn

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  37. The frame and the framed finish look great - as if they were made for one another!

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  38. Sorry to hear your feeling unwell ,hope your on the road to recovery.As always you inspire me with your wonderful stitching.

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  39. How did I miss commenting here earlier!?

    I'm so glad to hear that you are recovering and such! I'm really looking forward to seeing the pics of that exchange you liked so well that you're making one for your place as well!

    What a beautiful frame-up on that sampler. :D

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