Fairy Dust
I spent a good part of last week downloading lots of great dance music thanks to your suggestions. So much good stuff! It's been fun discovering new artists and getting reacquainted with older songs that I'd forgotten about. Dancing does seem to help lift the February funk that looms large this time of year, so I'm turning up the volume and cutting loose. Or "cutting the rug" as Mom used to say. (She did a fierce foxtrot in her day!) We went to a dessert party on Saturday for a fellow homeschooler who turned 18. No rock-and-roll, but there was a little folk music, performed by a couple of the guests who played guitar and sang. All very lovely and sweet while we sampled an assortment of cakes, cookies, pies, and ice-cream that everyone made and brought. An all-out sugar fest. It hasn't been all fun and games here though. There was some serious housekeeping that needed to get done. Nothing like a little sunshine to illuminate all the cobwebs and dust bunnies. So while managing that, and a lot more, my blog's been gathering a little cyberdust. It's a balancing act sometimes, I tell ya. No happy medium. I could use a little fairy with a magic wand to wave around whenever I need a little order in my life. (Fairies can be found here, if you need one too.)
Your little fairy is darling. Is that hand or machine embroidered. It looks so perfect!
Joni
Me: Thank you Joni, it's all embroidered by my own two hands!
Posted by: jonipossin | February 25, 2008 at 04:01 PM
Love the little Dancing Faerie.
When I was a little girl I used to embroider...I was taught by my Mother and then as I got older we learned embroidering, knitting and crocheting in school...your site brings back so many memories.
Posted by: Mo'a | February 25, 2008 at 05:00 PM
Dessert party...
Sounds so good.
Posted by: paula luckhurst | February 26, 2008 at 01:53 AM
Would you kindly direct your fairies my way, when they are through assisting you? Actually, the lovely thoughts and images of Turkey Feathers act like fairy dust on my spirit... lifting me up and inspiring bright thoughts, so thank you.
Posted by: Natalie | February 26, 2008 at 07:48 AM
Your fairy is sooo pretty.
I've always loved embroidery and everytime I come to this site, I am bowled over by your talent (and generosity). I really want to learn. Stupid question - what's the difference between redwork and regular embroidery, other than ofcourse the color of the thread? For example, what makes a redwork pattern a redwork pattern - couldn't you use a redwork pattern for regular embroidery and visa versa?
Posted by: Jennifer | February 26, 2008 at 07:57 AM
You do not ever cease to amaze me. Your little fairies are beautiful. I directed my sister-in-law your way. She loves redwork.
Posted by: Alice | February 26, 2008 at 10:00 AM
I could use a whole platoon of fairies right now! LOL!
Posted by: Lena | February 26, 2008 at 11:58 AM
I had recently bought a book of fairy images- this makes me want to dig it out and get going!
Posted by: DivaJean | February 26, 2008 at 12:22 PM
i love love love this fairy. truly love it.
Posted by: amy | February 27, 2008 at 12:53 PM
She is absolutely PERFECT!
Posted by: Cathy Scalise | February 29, 2008 at 08:24 AM
Oh she is just adorable...you know I have a real fondness for drawing fairies...I may have to try embroidering some of my own...thanks for the great idea! Spring is coming! The snow is melting! I can tell because I am suddenly seeing more dog poop! LOL!
Posted by: Claudia | March 06, 2008 at 07:07 AM