Gentle Friends thanks so much for stopping by this morning. Not much going on here, it's pretty chilly (for SF) and we are expecting the rain to swoop in this afternoon/early evening ... leading us into a very wet weekend - or that's what we've been told to expect. Nothing at all on the agenda for the next few days except a New Years Day party - an annual event given by some very close friends - I missed their Christmas Party, I just was not in the mood - but I really am looking forward to Tuesday.
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I said I would get a recent shot of ATS up today, and although I have been plugging away at the grass, there seems to be miles yet to go - there is just so much green to fill!!! Here's the snaperoo.....
As you can see I am doing the darker "Shutter Green" stripes first, then the lighter "Green Apple" will go ( should go) pretty fast, all the counting through the different bits really slows me down for some reason. I am happy I chose to stitch the grass, as I like the visual weight it gives the piece - and no matter that it is taking so long to get stitched, and even if I go a little in January, I am still enjoying this stitch very much - and will miss this "monster" after when it's completed.
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On Wednesday we lost a super voice of the "60's."
Fontella Bass - 1940-2012
Fontella Bass passed away from complications caused by a heart attack she suffered at the beginning of December. Her signature song that she is best know for is "Rescue Me" - 1965 - I found this great clip on You Tube.....
The biggest hit of her career, and one she will long be remembered for - RIP sweet songstress!!
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That's about it for today sports fans, have a super weekend and wonderful New Years eve!!!
Take care,
edgar
ATS is looking lovely. That grass looks like therapy to me.
ReplyDeleteWishing you both a Happy and Healthy New year.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, Edgar!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, Edgar!
ReplyDeleteWow - that grass is killer on the eyes I would imagine! It is coming along though and looks great! I love this pattern but I don't know that I could tackle the monster.
ReplyDeleteThe grass will go on for miles but it looks great. Have a safe and Happy New Years and have a great stitching year. I have really enjoyed following your blog the last few years.
ReplyDeleteATS looks great. So long 2012... welcome 2013, Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteGreat progress on ATS! The grass stitched this way looks so great! I didn't know about Fontella Bass. She will be missed.
ReplyDeleteGreat progress! Enjoy the wet weekend stitching... Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteYou have made wonderful progress and it it really a beautiful piece!! With the rainy weekend, you'll get lots more done!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you both!
Your ATS is looking great Edgar! Not much more to go! Hope you stay dry this weekend and Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty! I love the way you've already put the year in. That's what I should do with HoHRH. Maybe I'll finally finish the darn thing after 6 years!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you, Rico and all the who hounds! HUGS!
A beautiful piece! Your stitching is perfect. Can't wait to see it completely finished. It has been so nice to follow your progress on this one.
ReplyDeleteI heard of Fontella's passing this morning. I also saw where Michael Clarke Duncan passed away earlier this year. I must have been away working when that happened. He was only 54. So sad. He was a good man.
Happy New Year to you and Rico. Enjoy the party!
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John & I always loved Fontella Bass & Rescue Me. We were so young when we started dating that John could sing that song & sound exactly like Fontella : ) Have a great new year!
ReplyDeleteEdgar: Beautiful piece, I look forward to the freming I bet you will find someting beautiful to frame it with.
ReplyDeleteA little trivia: The label that carried Fontella Bass had not had a million seller for years until they signed on Fontella, she sold more records that year then any other on the same label which saved the company.
Lots of people think this was an original from Aretha Franklin but no such luck it truely is a great song from Fontella.
Happy Newyear
Catherine
I love the two colors. They look great. I can really tell you've been busy! I hope you and Rico have a happy new year!
ReplyDeleteGreat progress...... Happy new year to you!!!! ( sweet card btw...) Ty
ReplyDeleteYour ATS is stunning! The variations in the threads are so pretty. And you made the right choice to stitch the grass!!
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes for a wonderful 2013!
Great progress! I like your idea of stitching one green than the other. I do so understand that counting around motifs, it's a real pain but it is going to be worth it.
ReplyDeleteATS is looking great. Once it is finished, it will be so beautiful that you'll forget how painful the grass was to stitch. Have a wonderful New Year!
ReplyDeleteWow, your stitching is wonderful! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI love the grass in ATS it gives another dimension to this sampler that I've never seen in any other. I enjoyed the trip to the past with the video, it is so sad to loose yet another beautiful singer. Trivia question for you, Can you name the dance the back-up singers were doing? And yes I'm telling my age because I remember this song. Scroll down for answer.
ReplyDeleteAnswer: The Jerk :-)
Lovely progress on your piece. I hope you have a wonderful New Years. ;)
ReplyDeleteStay dry and warm out there.
Jen
You're so close! I think a cake is in order when you've finished. I'll be making the chocolate shaved chiffon to celebrate.
ReplyDeleteATS looks to have progressed quite a bit. I like what you're doing with the grass! Happy New Year to you, Rico and the hounds!
ReplyDeleteEdgar ATS is looking so good and once the grass is done you will be so glad you stayed with it. This is on my list to stitch someday!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New YEAR to you, Rico and the hounds.
ps. DS, Jeremy is visiting he will return to SF on Monday. Hope to get out to see him this coming year - hopefully we can get together again!
Such great progress on ATS! Wow, I'm actually thinking I might start that one in the new year...still trying to finish up some other things first.
ReplyDeleteI think the grass is a must stitch as well. It really grounds the piece. Good luck finishing it.
So sad to hear about Fontella. She had amazing talent. Thanks for sharing that song with us.
I hope you have a wonderful New Years party. Sorry to hear you weren't up to celebrating at Christmas. Such a hard time of year to lose someone you love. May you blessed with peace and comfort. I'm thinking about ya! Hugz!!!
Your ATS looks wonderful and I know it won't be long before you finish up that grass. Maybe by the end of the year? Keep going!
ReplyDeleteEdgar, you are doing great on ATS. I know the grass is very time consuming but you have made lots of progress since the last pic. It is a beautiful piece. MartyG
ReplyDeleteI had NO idea that the entire area was grass! I have not seen it stitched with the grass by anyone in my blog surfing! You may be the first! It is a great project and you have done a wonderful job on it! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteLooking superb! Hapoy New Year to you both. X
ReplyDeleteATS LOOKS BEAUTIFUL-EDGAR!!! Oops - sorry that I was "yelling" ..............I am so sorry about your mother....take care.
ReplyDeleteEdgar I just know found out about your blog :) beautiful stitching. Maybe it will get me motivated to work on mine.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Edgar! You're piece is a beautiful inspiration to me. I spent today preparing my fabric to start mine this month. I think I may even start a blog myself and keep track of my stitching progress in 2013. I have lots of good intentions for the upcoming year, but And They Sinned is definitely the piece I'm most excited to work on.
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