La D Da WIP

I'm a bit behind in my blogging & picture taking.This is where I left off a few days ago ...
Currently, I'm putting in the outer border & designing the back of the pin safe. Optional border w/initials. As for the questions, this was a workshop sponsored by our local EGA Chapter. I don't know if the pattern is available or will be available. That is a question for Lori Markovic to answer. Her e-mail is: lorimarkovic@hotmail.com I have already passed along my pattern. It is on its way to another stitcher's home. Eventually, it will be a pin safe. I have trim & a couple of pins to add once I get the front & back stitched together. - - - - - - Our daughter, Tori, visited a few days. Was great to see her. She is planning a return visit around Thanksgiving. It seems the flu bug has visited here. Our youngest son missed a day of school & DH isn't feeling great today. I had a flu shot a week ago & am doing ok.
- - - - - - These are so pretty on our table.Flowers from DH for Sweetest Day!- - - - - -I continue to read this novel -- I'm up to chapter 9 or 10. Not sure if this will be a Halloween Tale or not.Web Site Link.

La D Da & Bent Creek WIPs

Wool & FlaxLa-D-Da Workshop ProjectWith more fiber in hand (thx to Sue D), I restarted this lovely pin safe. Now, using two strands of Elegant Eggplant belle soie silk, Crescent Colors. IMO - looks rich with two strands of silk. Originally, I started with one strand of silk & once I looked around at other stitcher projects - decided I liked 2 strands much better.I will be adding in some of the red-pink floral motif tonight. I don't remember the name of that silk color.
Autumn Rowc.2000 Bent CreekThx to Cathy (founder of the Thread Heads) for this fabulous Autumn Pattern. After consulting with Deb L., I changed some of the suggested over dye colors - I think I've got the right ones picked out.I cannot resist an interesting alphabet - with the birds & pumpkins, this one is so charming!

Persepolis

Recently, I went to see this movie. Several students in the audience had the book & were scribbling notes during the film. Movie Review Here web site here

It was part of the International Film Fesival at Valparaiso University. Monthly films are shown - Schedule here: Link Here

I see another book she wrote, looks interesting:Marjane Satrapi - Random House web link

Tapestries

The Divine Art: Four Centuries of European Tapestries
November 1, 2008–January 4, 2009
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois, 60603-6404

The Emperor Sailing from The Story of the Emperor of China, 1716/22. After a design by Guy-Louis Vernansal. Produced at the Manufacture Royale de Beauvais, France. Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Worcester Fund.

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Book Information Here

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Monday–Wednesday, 10:30–5:00
Thursday, 10:30–8:00
(Free General Admission 5:00–8:00)
Friday, 10:30–5:00
Saturday–Sunday, 10:00–5:00

The museum is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's days.

It is that time of the year ...

Interwoven Expressoins ... Unexpected Fibers
24th Annual Exhibit and Sale
Saturday, October 25, 2008
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Aberdeen Manor Ballroom, Valparaiso, Indiana

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