H.I. from Raising Arizona - swap piece

This was the piece that I sent to my swap partner for a recent Phat Quarter swap, themed "movies." My partner - the illustrious Mafiosagrrl - told me that she likes the Coen Brothers movies, so I picked a favorite and got to work.

I love the scene in Raising Arizona when H.I. is robbing the convenience store with pantyhose on his head and stealing Huggies. Things go awry and he has to hijack a car and the driver tells him "son, you've got a panty on your head" in a thick southern drawl and it just cracks me up every. single. time.





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Fartist

We use the term "artist" and "fartist" interchangably and so it made me giggle when I noticed that in the final episode of season three of Mad Men, the art department door was festooned with a big F. Yay for the Fart Department!

Giddy Giveaway!

Fall is here and even though the local temperatures are in the 90's, it's time to start thinking about autumn and Halloween is just around the corner! That's why I was inspired to have a Giddy Giveaway!

I'm giving away a hand-embroidered jack-o-lantern, based on vintage clip art. His happy face glows in the dark, so you can see him smiling at you, no matter what time of day it is! This piece comes in the frame shown (faux woodgrain, flex-hoop frame) that is 3.5" tall and approx. 2.5" wide. The fabric has a tone-on-tone white print with leaves -- perfect for Fall! There is also excess fabric around the frame, so that you can remove it or re-frame it, if you'd prefer.



To win:

1. Leave a comment, letting me know you want it!
2. Tell me - what's your favorite kind of jack-o-lantern? Do you like "classic faces" or do you prefer to use your pumpkin in a more creative way?
3. Please note: unless your profile allows for everyone to view your full Google profile and email address, I cannot see it either. If you're unsure, please include your email address in your comment.
4. I'll draw the name on Friday, October 8th and I'll contact the winner to get their mailing info.

Some photos taken at Disneyland, made by their master pumpkin carvers on display throughout Halloweentime.

thrifted butterfly cross stitch

I found this beautiful butterfly cross stitch piece at a thrift store and it's one of my prize thrift store finds. Look at the gorgeous detail! It has been custom framed, but there's no indication of who might have made it or where they came from, but I wish I knew so I could thank them personally!

beaded cross stitch

I made this beaded cross stitch of a popcorn bucket, based on a pattern that I picked up at Designer's Desk. This is the first beaded cross stitch project I have ever done and it's challenging! Slow going but I really like the end effect. It's got a great dimensional quality, plus it sparkles a little!



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There's always money in the banana stand!

3.5" x 2.5" hand-embroidered banana stand.







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Floss Porn!

I've been stitching a lot lately so I have some empty slots in my box - time for a refill!










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