This weekend was super busy - with house guests coming and going starting Friday and not completely leaving until late Sunday morning - We had a great time at Dale's Halloween party that was just packed with party people in a variety of costumes. Since I do not go in costume - I am always amazed at some of the outrageous get ups that are worn. I had on one of my ECU sweatshirts and was thought to be a college student - but I wore it only to keep warm.
The only stitching done was for myself - I received Praiseworthy Stitches "A Little Quaker" in Friday's mail and just had to stitch that sucker up - here is the result -
I made myself an ornament!! I never make any little things for me - but I did this time. I shifted the colours to be a little more Christmasy and stitched it on Silkwaevers - Days Gone By - 32 ct. This worked up super quick and will be really nice on the tree.
I also worked on VoHRH - just some of the words a little -
I still do not know why but I am not really liking this square???? I think it is the weakest visually and not that interesting - and if I was a bit more creative I would drop it altogether and stitch something else - but I am sticking to the design and will push forward.
I also finished up some upcoming exchange pieces
- so I am just a tad ahead of the game.... woo hoo!!!!!
I didn't get to that many flicks - but did see one worth mentioning. "Dangerous Beauty" - 1998 another film based in historical fact - picture it 16th century Venice - Old family, no cash, drunk father - what's a girl to do??? Turn to being a courtesan to survive with the help of her mother and become a hero to your city in its time of need. A really beautiful film and a faithful adaptation of Margaret Rosenthal's book the Honest Courtesan ... about the courtesan Veronica Franco - very adult in spots - starring Catherine McCormack and Rufus Sewell.
Well worth a viewing.
Thanks for stopping by!!
Take care,
edgar
The only stitching done was for myself - I received Praiseworthy Stitches "A Little Quaker" in Friday's mail and just had to stitch that sucker up - here is the result -
I made myself an ornament!! I never make any little things for me - but I did this time. I shifted the colours to be a little more Christmasy and stitched it on Silkwaevers - Days Gone By - 32 ct. This worked up super quick and will be really nice on the tree.I also worked on VoHRH - just some of the words a little -
I still do not know why but I am not really liking this square???? I think it is the weakest visually and not that interesting - and if I was a bit more creative I would drop it altogether and stitch something else - but I am sticking to the design and will push forward.
I also finished up some upcoming exchange pieces
- so I am just a tad ahead of the game.... woo hoo!!!!!
I didn't get to that many flicks - but did see one worth mentioning. "Dangerous Beauty" - 1998 another film based in historical fact - picture it 16th century Venice - Old family, no cash, drunk father - what's a girl to do??? Turn to being a courtesan to survive with the help of her mother and become a hero to your city in its time of need. A really beautiful film and a faithful adaptation of Margaret Rosenthal's book the Honest Courtesan ... about the courtesan Veronica Franco - very adult in spots - starring Catherine McCormack and Rufus Sewell.
Well worth a viewing.
Thanks for stopping by!!
Take care,
edgar
Edgar,
ReplyDeleteYour little ornament is great! I'm so happy that you were able to make something for yourself. It's a beauty.
What a lovely ornament!
ReplyDeleteHey, I know Prof Rosenthal. The coolest thing of all is that she wrote an academic history and got it made into a movie. Now if only I could interest someone in my dissertation... ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat ornie!
Sounds like a fun weekend Edgar and you had time to stitch too. I love 'A Little Quaker' - its about time you stitched something for yourself. I don't own one Christmas ornament that I have stitched for myself so maybe I should take time out for one too?
ReplyDeleteLove the ornament. I'm in desperate need of some "selfish stitching" right now.
ReplyDeleteWonderful ornament !
ReplyDeleteEdgar, your Quaker piece is lovely :) Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYour ornie is sweet! Good for you making one for yourself.
ReplyDeleteAnd that is a good movie, one I enjoy.
Your ornament is just great. Glad you made yourself something.
ReplyDeleteWhew, I ALMOST stitched that Praiseworthy Quaker design for your ornament... so glad I didn't now! ;-) I thought you'd like it, I guess I was right! ;-) It looks great!
ReplyDeleteWow, your ornie looks great! I can't get over how quickly you stitched and then put it together! Go Edgar!
ReplyDeleteDonna
Edgar, this is such a pretty ornamnet! I love that fabric and the way you finished it. You've been receiving lots of pretty ornies too, it's been fun to see.
ReplyDeleteI love the little Quaker ornament and the adaptations you made. Congratulations on such a pretty finish for yourself!
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