Something that does not suck is my SIL's reproductive system (or maybe it does suck and that's why it doesn't suck. I don't know the ins and outs of a woman's reproductive system, even though mine must have seen action at some point because I have a son). I'm going to be an Aunty!!!!!! Yes. My little brother is going to be a father, and that is fabulous.
Ooooh, speaking of non-sucky reproductive systems, here's non-sucky thing the second: behold my pumpkin flowers!
Another thing that doesn't suck is the fact that I have work until the end of December which, in this day and age, is quite a comfort to a free lance translator.
Totally non-sucky is the stitching blogger community, in particular Melissa, who sent me this amazing package. The wrapping paper itself was enough to make my heart beat a little faster, but look at what was inside!
Thank you, Melissa, for such a wonderfully sweet surprise!
Now, I've mentioned the suckiness of the CHS Noah's Stocking SAL, which does not really suck at all. The fact is: I'm procrastinating. I'm putting off working on Noah's Stocking by starting and finishing other projects -- in the dead of night, mind you, because I work my *ss off during the daytime and well into the evening. The thing is, I need to do something exclusively and entirely for me when I'm free, and by Barb Adams, I will do it. I have done it. I did it. Another finish. And not just a finish, but a finish-finish. Another Useful Finished Object (some people mistakenly believe the abbreviation UFO stands for something entirely different).
The Peacock Pinkeep, turned into a Peacock Pincushion. Using WDW 28 ct. gingham fabric and Belle Soie Tortoise Shell and Rose of Sharon. I used the stripey fabric for the back.
(Notice Noah is not entirely absent from this post?)
This is the first time I've finished a Loose Feathers design before I even received the next installment and that's because it is just gorgeous.
So, what say you, good people? Woe or Whoa? On the whole, I think definitely Whoa.
Yours unsuckily,
Annemarie.
28 comments:
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Definitely whoa! I LOVE your peacock pincushion, I actually think I like it better than the round version. It turned out great!
Congratulations to your SIL and brother too - oh, and to you too, aunty-to-be! :)
Lovely pinkeep.
Lets hope things start to improve for you quickly and life starts to suck an awful lot less.
Awesome finish - I really love how it turned out. I hope the sucky things in your life stop really soon! It't totally GREAT for us (i.e. it DOESN'T suck) for us that we have your beautiful work to enjoy!
Woohoo, great finish! I'm a little jealous 'cause mine is still half done, but he will be finished soon. Yours is very handsome, and I like the different assembly - well done! And congrats on your new status as aunt-to-be :-)
A great post Annmarie and your Peacock Pinkeep is beautiful!
Whoa !! Great news that you will become an Aunty, congratulations to your LB & SIL :-))
Whoa !! Lovely finishes you have created, very nice backing fabric, gorgeous lace - all in all real pretty :-))
Woes?? Yep yours sure do suck at the moment !
Keep you chin up being a linen stabber does have its advantages ;-))
Take care hugs to Pelle x
Well now, I think overall it's a WHOA!!!
A new baby to spoil and an Aunty you will be. That's definitely an up.
That pincushion is absolutely stunning and finished. WOW! You go girl.
And Pelle - that's WHOA!! enough for anyone.
P.S. The new Sisterhood arrived the day before. Got fabric and threads pulled. Missing a couple threads but will take care of that today.
Hugs to you and Pelle my dear.
Okay now wait...step back a moment...what is this about cat breeders suck? Okay I am now expecting an email to get the update you know! And yes, that is an order and you know you cannot refuse a terribly sick old lady...lol. Your finish of a finish is fab. What a beauty! I know what you mean about neglecting a project. I am punishing myself now by not allowing those screaming giggly gals (10 Virgins) out of my project basket. I am working on my French Abecedaire SAL all this week and did my French letter sampler over the weekend. I never liked rotating before but it is working for me right now.
You asked about the French letter sampler. I will tell you all about it when I see you but I am not using a chart. It is work as you go and tons of fun to do!
You made my day as you have done your first pumpkin patch posting. I will awaiting many more! :-)
Hugs ~
Heidi ... who will now wait for that email with all the juicy details.
I'm glad you talked yourself out of having a sucky day. You have a lot of things to be happy about! Accentuate the positive!
I'm jealous that you finish-finished a Loose Feathers before the next one arrived. And that you have work through December...
A definate WHOA in my opinion. Love the peacock finish. Love the comment about your SIL too. I had a similar arguement with my vacuum cleaner last week on it's ability or inability to suck in regards to the cleanliness of the one carpet it is called upon to clean.
Pumpkins look great. You are way ahead of me. I am still debating whether to put them out in the big field or forget it for this year. Maybe by the time I decide the growing time will be exact for them to "arrive" at the end of October like they are supposed to.
Congratulations on becoming an Aunt! That is definitely an unsucky thing! Life does suck sometimes, but there are so many things to be positive about - that pincushion for one! It's beautiful! And that stash! I would be doing a happy dance. Chin up and keep stitching!
I am so glad you had a really non-sucky day in the end and I love your finishes. They are just totally and completely awesome. Lots of Love Patti (who can't even type her name properly anymore tying Patit all the time - now that really sucks) xxx
Methinks Noah should stitch his own damn stocking and that you should have a cup of coffee and just enjoy your lovely finishes and all of the other non-sucky things in your life. I just can't tell you how much I love reading your blog (which doesn't suck at all by the way). Woo Hoo!
I think it's not a woe or a woah but rather a woo-freakin'-hoo!! You're going to be an aunt and a finish, two big things to be yelling woo-freakin'-hoo about. YGG!!
I'm going for a Yee Haw here. I mean, wow, you're going to be an Auntie! And wow, you finish-finished this gorgeous BBD in record time and in first-class style!
Sending smiles your way - we had a few extras here today and I gathered them up to send to you. :D
Your "woes" may be challenging, to be sure, but I'm seriously impressed with your glass-is-half-full perspective. You've got some wonderful reasons to kick up your heels, so go for it!
I'm also seriously impressed with your finishes, your steady freelance work (I'm a former freelancer, so I can relate), your pumpkin flower, and [drum roll, please] your FABULOUS FINISHES!!
As for Mr. Noah, could it be that you've delayed your progress on him to allow previously nonproductive stitchers in the SAL to catch up? Just wondering . . .
Congratulations on the wonderful baby news! I remember when I held my baby nephew and it was pretty special.
The BBD finishes look great! And there are a lot of blessings when you look for them. Sometimes when life sucks you just have to look harder for them.
Glad you liked my little surprise! Take care!
Gorgeous finish and congrats on the baby news. I have those kinds of moments-you literally have to shake yourself and try to focus on other no sucky things-like those pretty pumpkin plants.
It's definitely Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, Whoa - finish-finish such a wonderful and creative BBD project is number one, becoming an auntie is number two, getting such a nice surprise package is number three and the pumpkin flower is number four. And you might find a couple more ,lol.
I say WHOA! It turned out gorgeous!
Congratulations on becoming an auntie, your pincushion is looking gorgeous
A lovely pincushion. Great choice to stitch for yourself!!
It's wise to look the other way to the things that don't suck. The sucky things are there, but the good things should get a lot of attention too.
And to get new life in your lifes, is great, it's precious.
Congratulations on baby news, these kinds of news are always wonderful!
Your BBD finish is beautiful, congratulations on that too!
Oh I hope it's nothing serious with cat breeders, I'm waiting for Pantoef to arrive to your home! He's SO cute and I look forward to more kitty photos later :)
I hope your new week will be better!
Congratulations on being an aunt & your sweet finish and your new stash. Tomorrow is a new day.
I hope the Whoa's are overtaking the Woe's for you! Great news on becoming an auntie and I love your pinkeep. These LF designs are so amazing, I'm awestruck how they come up with them.
Sometimes its so easy to focus on the bad or the sucky things in life. I seem to be doing that a lot lately... hopefully reading your post has given me an attitude adjustment and put things in perspective!
Your finishing is devine!!! Keep finding time for yourself!
Good Grief! I'm glad to know the Noah stocking sucks...I won't attempt it because I have sooo many sucky projects already!! I really think that sucky woman you mentioned is the suckiest of all suckmeisters. Meanwhile, I like what you did with the Peacockish stuff, definately not something you suck at. Hugs, Deb
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