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I actually finished something. (No, silly, not the 1/3 portion of my house that sits covered with drywall dust and tools and echoes of curses and a few tears - the piano is STILL IN THE KITCHEN, the kids are eating meals on the deck, the furniture is still in the garage covered in my good sheets and we are still discussing paint.)
Last night we had a little discussion right before the Artiste went to his weekly cavema cigar club gathering, after which I threw up my hands and said “if all else fails - CRAFT!” (okay, actually it was more like “!@#$, @#$%! - CRAFT!”)
completed: little doorknob hanger cuteness for new nephew (who has a very themed room of lime green with black and yellow accents)…
other than the fact it looks like it was sewn and stuffed by a junior high home-ec student, I like it.
In progress:
from the angle of this photo he looks like “amish beard baby” or “5 o’clock shadow baby” because I used too much floss and apparently didn’t tighten the hoop enough. ah well.
the ideal would be one little pillow with a sleeping side and a story side, but for now I’ll just do two separate ones for two very special new baby boys.
needlework is so calming. I’d forgotten just how much it helps to sit down and busy myself with something that doesn’t require analysis, or discussion.
happy (long) weekending!
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It does NOT look like a home-ec project! It’s adorable. Have a great long weekend!
Comment by Alicia A. September 1, 2006 @ 6:52 pmI love needlework too… except my kids think it’s their opportunity to sit on my lap and I’m overly concerned of poking another eye out. One eye poked out is enough, thankyouverymuch.
Ah, paint discussions. Love it. Happy weekend!
Comment by capello September 1, 2006 @ 7:38 pmThose are darling!! I haven’t done any needlework in FOREVER!! I need to get that out this weekend, or my basket weaving supplies…Nice crisp weekend, hot coffee, soaking reed and being creative…….I have actually sold some baskets but it’s been a few years…hmmm, you’ve inspired me!! Beautiful person, beautiful family, beautiful life……..:)
Comment by Beth September 1, 2006 @ 7:55 pmWhat are you talking about — home ec student? It looks great!
Maybe you could buy some of those little tiny jars to sample paint. It is good to live with a few blocks of different colors for a little while to see which looks best in the room.
Comment by amy h September 1, 2006 @ 8:42 pmwhatever, no jr high work here!!
so cute…I actually began mine the other night and have it almost stitched. you are right- stitching is really calming. I have actually made myself sit down every night and stitch- not start another project. I also completed watching PBS- 1900 House while stitching…thanks for the idea.
Comment by carol September 1, 2006 @ 11:42 pmIt is so cute! I love the little sleeping baby face! Some hand sewing is probably just what I need right now!
Comment by Bee September 2, 2006 @ 12:11 am[...] so we put the kids to bed a little early last night and headed down to our little craft space to exercise our creative muscles. The Artiste is working on a comic and I putzed around with fabric. I like these little pillows; remember this one? They’re my baby gift du Jour, so if you’re in a family way and I know you - surprise! [...]
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