A Long Day

It has been a long day, but I think we are finally getting everything wrapped up for the Baltimore market. Slight issue with the printer running out of yellow ink, but it is supposed to arrive tomorrow. Just don't know what I would do without hubby, who does all the printing, most of the bagging of patterns, and sets up most computer related stuff. Then there is my daughter who does model stitching for me, and lets me know what she thinks about designs and promos. And my other daughter who helps me do up kits, and also gives many ideas about marketing. And this year, my daughter-in-law even helped me make up the kits for Ghoulish Treats.

I love Halloween, and have many memories of decorating when my children were home. I don't do as much anymore, but have a lovely Halloween village that fills up a huge amount of space in the den, that we set up. This year for the Fall market, I really spent most of my time working on designs for the Halloween season. Enter if You Dare, and The Undertaker along with the Ghoulish Treat Pin Keep, are set to decorate my house when the market is over. Of course, I have to fight all three girls to keep the pieces.

It has taken me an hour to get this posted.  I have called Robin at least 5 times, trying to figure out why I could not put up photos, and why they would not go where I wanted them.  But, maybe next time, I will not have to bother her so much.  I can no longer use my Internet Express, but must use Safari.  That was the first problem.  The other was not leaving enough space between the paragraphs.  Never too old to learn, just have to retain what I think I learned.  Good night!

Getting the Hang of This

To me, blogging is frustrating. Security, photos, and then the writing. I can talk a mile a minute, but writing is a different story. We are at our Piedmont Heritage Sampler Guild meeting. Friends are trying to help me renew my blogging. We shall see how it works out. So many wonderful suggestions. I am currently working on my Feathered Friends collection. Currently, September is slowly taking shape. I chose the peacock, as I wanted some blues, and it is my birthday month. So, it has to be special. Have a great day.

This sketch is a simple rendition of the little slipper I saw in Godeys magazine.

And this is what I came up with. I dyed silk ribbon to match. Who ever knew there were so many shades of red? This is one of the pieces I will be teaching at Celebration. I am so excited about finally getting the little shoe as I envisioned it. I wanted it sparkly, since the Ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz were my inspiration for color. For a simpler design on the toe, I chose an adaptation from a 16th Century lace pattern book. I love going to these old copies, and working up a design to stitch.

No help from the elves

I have spent the last 4 days working on the Ruby Slipper. Although I spent most of the night constructing the shoe in my head, when I got up this morning, I found that the elves had not come during the night to finish it for me. All I got was the old shoe last. Guess I better go sew the sole to the upper shoe.

Peaceful Day

Hubby left early, early this morning for the North Carolina Professional Photographers Convention, so it has really been quite here. Just the kitties to talk with.

I worked on the templates for the Ruby Slipper this morning, and then worked on the design. I can't wait to get this piece finished. I have seen so many different slippers, but have not actually seen one quite like I am hoping this one will be when finished. It is based on a drawing from Godeys Ladies Book.

I love those books, and wish I had all of them. I enjoy reading all of the stories, the bad and dismal poetry, and looking at all of the needlework and sewing projects. The hand colored fashion plates are so pretty.

Must get back to stitching now.

A new teaching piece... finished!

I have been extremely busy since Nashville, finishing the models for Celebration of Needlework. Last night at 10:00pm, the photo of Lucy's Pocket was posted on my website. After several re-starts, I finally finished it! Monday I start on the Ruby Slipper. I designed this pocket based on several antique pieces I have seen. When it came to naming it, I chose my nickname, Lucy. But, I also love the poem, Lucy Locket who lost her pocket. When researching the poem, I was very interested to discover some of the possbile interpretations of the poem. Here is the photo I posted:


My daughter is here trying to help me figure out how to set up my blog, and keep it more active. So far, we have lost the background. We are hoping hubby can help find it again, and that it does not wind up like Lucy's Pocket, with not a thing in it. I am going to try to be a little more consistent in my postings.Til next time.

TNNA Market - Nashville

Ready for the shops to visit us at the Nashville TNNA Needlework Market! New products to show! Look forward to seeing many old and new friends!