Feb 26, 2009

THE PREDICTABILITY OF MY UNPREDICTABILITY

OK, so eleven minutes after my last post the fretting started. (I told you it would be ten, but I held out for that extra minute. Moral superiority, don't you know.) I looked at "Beyond My Heart" over and over again, in a scene right out of "Somewhere In Time" (you know, where he hypnotizes himself back in time), and I decided that the pink was just too darn bright. This was confirmed when good 'ole Aunt Chrissy came over with the GA Jasmine thread. (And I didn't even have to beg.)

As you can see, the Jasmine is a lovely light shade of lavender. The Tea Rose that I'm using is a little too pink and a little too bright. So out it comes. I will, however, keep the yellow Willow, since it's pretty damn close to the called-for Daisy. I'm sorry to disappoint y'all who commented that the pink was fine, but I feel that I must make this change for the sake of stitchy harmony here in SpinsterVille.

(You know, it occurs to me that if I put half of the mental effort that I use in fretting over stitchy dilemmas into world issues, I might actually be able to come up with a plan for peace in the Middle East. Q-snaps for everybody!)

After all of that fretting, I just didn't have it in me to start ripping out the pink, so I rummaged around in my basket and came up with this:
Woo Hoo for a little crewel happy dance! This took about five hours to stitch and it was easy breezy and very satisfying. I have one more kit like this (I think it's daisies). I also have all of Katherine's patterns in iron-on transfers, so that BAP in crewel just might become a reality after all. Either way, it was lovely to play with on a Wednesday evening:
Stewey sends his love for all of your kind get-well wishes. At the moment he is delicately prancing around the back patio looking for a place to potty. With all of the snow that we've had, his usual places are a bit "used", so he's decided which part of the house or bar-b-que grill would be best suited for a little watering. As long as it's not me or my furniture, I'm a happy camper.

Back to the laundry! I've unsheathed my sword and I'm going to slay this beast if it's the last thing I do today! If I'm not back in a day or so, please send provisions. (You know...stitching, a meal or two, Stewey, and a hunky British chef would be just perfect.)

11 comments:

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  2. OK so I should check my spelling. My post was supposed to say:
    Oh how lovely you posted what you are giving me for my birthday? I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE CREWEL PIECE!

    Love ya

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  3. Well, I must say, that I agree - now seeing the lovliness of the new thread :) So let 'er rip - so to speak...I don't envy you that job girlfriend :(

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  4. Ooooh, I like the new thread color. Good choice. Try to enjoy your unstitching. Consider it a cathartic ... never mind ... that's crap. It'll get done when it gets done.

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  5. Looking forward to more progress pics.

    Lovely crewel! That looks quite awesome. The designs are fantastic. I saw SAN-Q mag had a nice article on crewel (recent issue) I still have two kits in my stash. Maybe one year.

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  6. You are right, as usual, the lavender is much nicer--softer.
    Glad the pup is feeling better

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  7. I love your crewel work design! How unique!

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  8. Oh, Coni.... how I do love your posts!! :) Hilarity and great stitchy pics... who could ask for anything more?? Have a great weekend!

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  9. I love Katherine O's stuff! I keep pushing them at my nieces but I still can't get them intested.

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  10. Your changes are lovely, and I admire your dedication to loveliness! The crewel work is very cool. I have tagged you at my blog... (or rather, am in the process of tagging you now)

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  11. Oh I love the crewel piece too!!! Adorable!!! If Crys changes her mind you can send it on down to Virginia for MY birthday!!!

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