Jun 9, 2009

A NOTE FROM STEWEY ANGUS WILLOWSWAMP, HIS VERY LITTLE MIFFED SELF

For the life of me, I cannot understand why my mo-ther insists on publishing ridiculously embarrassing photos of me. There I was, minding my own business with my Aunt Chrissy, when the old lady decides she just HAS to get a picture of it for her blog. Can't a guy get a little love without the whole world knowing about it?

So, in the spirit of "turn about is fair play", I give you Exhibit A: This is the Bent Creek "Big Zipper" project. You'll notice that my mother is NOT stitching this on the 18ct. cork linen that came with the kit. She's stitching on a piece of 32ct. Legacy linen from Picture This Plus. You'll also notice that she is NOT stitching this with the #5 perle cotton that came with the kit. She's stitching this with Crescent Colours from her stash.

Now before you ooohhh and aaaahhhh over her supposed "creativity and brilliance", let me just expose her right this very minute: MY MOTHER IS A FRAUD! SHE SHAMELESSLY STOLE THIS IDEA FROM MISS MARGIE FROM THE "THREE COOL PUGS...&ME" BLOG.

That's right, kids. My mother, who likes to parade herself around as a fun-loving, holly go-lightly, stitchy fundster is a BIG FAT FRAUD. She has never had a creative or brilliant bone in her body and she gets every single good idea she has ever had from other people. So there.

I'm off to water the drapes.

Have a wonderful day today! The sun has just started to peek out from behind the clouds, so methinks it's time for a little sunbathing and snoozing! Woo Hoo!

Love,
Stewey
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16 comments:

  1. DonnaJune 9, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Oh, Stewey, it takes a certain amount of genius to recognize a good idea when one sees it. Don't sell you Mom short.

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  2. DebJune 9, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    I agree with Donna. We're all a bunch of idea stealers! And we're all proud of it! Love the fabric for the new project!

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  3. ChitownStitcherJune 9, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    Stewey be very glad your Mom took a discreet picture of you. And never insult the intelligence of the woman who chose YOU. :)

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  4. CJ in OK ;-)June 9, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    Stewey your Mom and I are in great company. I steal every good idea I can (that makes me smart not uninspired) and I am a complete shutter bug. You got to love her, she has the treats. CJ ok;-)

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  5. EdyJune 9, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Stewey, there is really nothing "new" under the sun, and if an idea is a good one and it works for you, why not go ahead and use it. Mom's not really claiming that the idea is original and/or hers in the first place. Go back to your nap and get up on the right side this time.

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  6. BarbJune 9, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    Ah, Stewey, I envy you. Sunbathing and snoozing...sounds so good right now! Better be nice to your mama, she might make you work for a living!

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  7. AnnemarieJune 9, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Stewey, my boy, I think the rest of my Stitchy Sisters have been a little harsh on you. I totally understand where you're coming from, but you know... you really looked very good in that picture. I know you may not see it yourself, but I think it was really flattering. Really. Have a nice snooze.
    (Oh, and tell your Mom I'm totally in love with this design. I think I might steal *her* idea and start it myself)

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  8. MargieJune 9, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    You make me laugh Stewey. Personally for myself, I never call it stealing. I always call it improving! :-) Lovely linen choice - it's going to be smashing. I'm going to love watching it come together.

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  9. ColleenJune 9, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    Stewey...you little imp! Didn't anyone ever tell you not to bite the hand that feeds you :)

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  10. missyJune 9, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    I think you should these stories or some like it of Stewey into childrens books!! I think Stewey telling stories in his own innocent way would make the children laugh with delight and who could ask for a better character than his royal highness!!

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  11. missyJune 9, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    Oh and I also think Stewey should have his own BLOG!!! :)

    Hugs
    -missy-

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  12. ShelleenJune 9, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    I also agree that Stewey should write children's books. Stewey, don't tattle on your mother. All of us get our ideas from other stitchers.

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  13. MJMRJune 10, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    Stewy it is so nice that you are looking after your mom. My mom needs help every so often also. It is a shame they don't know how to stop and smell the roses (or whatever else is around. I am in the need of an afternoon nap in my moms sewing room while she sews. Hope yoiu have a new nap this pm also.
    Your friend,
    Bentley
    (King of Fernleaf Lane)

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  14. The Purple ThreadJune 10, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    Oh, Stewey, there has been nothing new since Shakespeare and Michaelangelo! Get over it.
    Do you actually thing those sampler motifs have never been used before...?

    The very idea of change is, in it self, a creative gesture.

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  15. UnknownJune 10, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    I just love your blog! So glad I found it. I also have a little jack russell terrier who will be two years old next week. He is the apple of this mom's eye and is terribly spoiled. :)

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  16. mainely stitchingJune 11, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    Oh, Stewey! I bet you're already feeling bad about saying such unkind things. Think of your karma. You don't want to come back as a dung beetle in your next life!

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