Happy Valentine's Day everyone. It was too cold here to go out so instead of ice cream, I made the peanut butter pie filling. And ate it all. Spaghetti for dinner, another favorite. Hope you've all enjoyed the day.
I was sewing the latest finish, Martha, into a small pillow hanger and came down the stairs for the final spoon of pie filling. The phone rang and I went into the little parlor to talk. The more bored I became listening to tasks everyone has chosen for me, the more I tossed Martha around. Not throwing her, just tossing her up and catching her. Gives my hands something to do while I'm rolling my eyes. My cousin has decided that I should go out and purchase new clothes and new draperies for my 90 year old aunt (his mother). Her two daughters-in-law are ????? On the space station for a year?
Martha landed on the hutch filled with brown jugs. So I turned down the top edge with a crisp crease and she set very nicely on the shelf edge. Will she stay here? Probably not, but maybe for a while. I used to think I was a bit odd with my ways of displaying stitchery, but I see so many online photos of pieces on boxes, in baskets, on wood items, wrapped around jars, and sack finishes that I am feeling normal!
What I've noticed is how the single strand of thread washes out compared to the ABC that is stitched with two threads. It's not very noticeable in the photo but it is in person. This linen has been very difficult to photograph. It shows regardless of size, like screening. That wonky little pattern of tiny distortions. Because of the overdyed color? The sheen? Both maybe.
I have other finishes on 35 count done with one thread and they seem fine, but this one on 32 count is bugging me. Could be the color and variations of the linen are contributing factors, but I think I may stick to two threads on 32 unless it's a small tuck or bowl filler that won't be viewed from across a room.
We have warnings for a ton of snow tonight. Better not!!!
Thanks for visiting.
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14 comments:
I sure hope you told the cousin to find someone else to do his work! Gee! Martha looks fine hanging on the shelf like that... just weighing in! Hope the snow isn't too bad... I think we may get a quick dusting. Hugs!
Martha looks great hanging around the brown jugs!
Hope the snow bypasses you. Not sure what we are supposed to get. It was warmer here today than yesterday, but sure didn't feel it.
Happy Valentine's Day.
Hugs :)
Lauren
You rock... Great relative to ALL .....but maybe you should give yourself permission to say no ???????... Loving your blog always.....cold at minus 27 here in southeastern Ontario Canada .....:)
It is snowing in Lexington and we are expecting 4 to 6 inches. You are a wonderful sister and relative and an anchor for your family. They are all very lucky! Martha looks great next to the brown jugs. She's a beauty. What's next on the stitching agenda? Hugs from Kentucky kelley
I have the same problem when I take photos of the linen, I have no idea why! I love Martha on the shelf. When I stitch on 32, I always use two strands of floss. I like the thicker appearance.
Martha looks great where she landed. Hope the snow bypasses you!
Marly, what a joy your blog is to me. It's like my last conversation of the day and I always look forward to it. We had -47 with the windchill and a lot of snow as always. Are those wild turkeys in your yard? My Mark now reads your blog faithfully. Sometimes I hear him laughing and I know what he's doing. Let the nephews buy their mother clothes & curtains! You have better things to be doing with your time & money!!! Thanks for the last laugh on Valentine's Day. May you find chocolate under your pillow! Krissy B.
I agree you have your hands full,you don't need more. Love Martha too. Hope you dont get dumped on with snow. Just getting an inch here.
Hi Marly, you mentioned seeing lots of unusual ways of displaying your needlework, but I think a lot of that is down to your creativity. We all saw it was OK not to frame everything or leave it unseen in a drawer but to just display it and enjoy it - on baskets, on boards, on doors and lots more. Thank you. Xxx
It is snowing here and it is cold. blech. Martha looks real fine in that spot.
I like your method of finding a way to display Martha. lol! Very random and perfect! Sounds to me like you are too generous to everyone and everyone takes advantage of that generosity. Be like Jerry Seinfeld -- now that you are of a certain age, you can say no!!
Wow i love your ABC and the way you displayed!
I have made your pattern of the sampler bag/ needle roll, last week and I received lovely comments.
Thank you dear Mary for such a beautiful pattern.
Have a nice week and stay warm.
Evelyne
I have always loved "real" life. Your blog hits it straight on !! Martha is perfect on the shelves.
Rose
You're normal because everyone is now copying your genius creativity. Are you sure we're not related? No...not because of your geniusness, but that cousin of yours? I swear I have a few like that...and an aunt who calls me and thinks that we need to give her money for some reason.... ??? Happy Belated V-day ~ Robin
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