tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post4120234969603535745..comments2024-01-23T17:23:48.164-08:00Comments on Bite the Apple: Day Seven of the Holemoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824043795171732429noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-82145241080452496172011-07-04T01:20:03.680-07:002011-07-04T01:20:03.680-07:00Hi, very interesting blog. I love embroidery and w...Hi, very interesting blog. I love embroidery and would like to share a couple of books i received as a gift from my sister about embroidery and the Palestinian heritage. One of the books has over 200 designs that are illustrated in detail, they even include interesting facts about their origin and meaning. <br /><br />I found the books on Amazon, but there are more details on them on the publisher's site, they also have cool videos on youtube<br /><br />https://www.rimalbooks.com/palestinian-embroidery-motifs-p-445.html<br /><br />https://www.rimalbooks.com/threads-identity-paperback-p-679.html<br /><br />enjoy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-37768315795994237732011-03-09T07:14:22.316-08:002011-03-09T07:14:22.316-08:00Moi, I couldn't cut a pattern if my life depen...Moi, I couldn't cut a pattern if my life depended on it. Nor did I know how to work fabrics properly, i just did everything by instinct, which didn't always work! But I had good ideas! I even applied to FIT in NY but decided it was not for me. Glad you feel inspired!<br /><br />Click <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tif1C6dwH6o" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> crafty girl!LaDivaCucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000430029590301972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-39728426505174971092011-03-09T05:32:54.334-08:002011-03-09T05:32:54.334-08:00Pam: I would weave, too! I have a thing for carpet...<b>Pam</b>: I would weave, too! I have a thing for carpets: Uzbekistan, Persian, Turkish, you name it. One of my fondest travel memories is getting accosted by a rug salesman outside the Blue Mosque in Istanbul and spending half the day in the cool, dark confines of his shop, sipping that damn tea and inhaling thick cigarette smoke as he brought out literally hundreds of the most beautiful carpets. What do you know? Dude took plastic and offered free world wide shipping :o) <br /><br /><b>Aunty</b>: The Arabia/North Africa is to me is like Paris. What a city! What culture! What history! If only it weren't for the Parisians. In that same vein, if only it weren't for, oh one teensy weensy lil' problem of a large segement of the population sticking themselves to a tyranny-based religion.moihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824043795171732429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-17893490416759172922011-03-08T21:11:45.366-08:002011-03-08T21:11:45.366-08:00wow--YES, I'se impressed! I never figgered ya...wow--YES, I'se impressed! I never figgered ya to be so patient. <br /><br />FYI:<br /><br />WSJ: queen of Syria wears Louboutin--an Lou hisself owns a palace in Aleppo.Aunty Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13868780211706866610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-27625190930781070512011-03-08T19:49:28.580-08:002011-03-08T19:49:28.580-08:00Wow, that stitching and your research is amazing. ...Wow, that stitching and your research is amazing. It was my sister who inherited the ability to "twist thread" in my family. That's what granny always called crocheting. And I still have some crochet blankets (afghans? HMMMMMM, now where did that phrase come from, I wonder) that granny made, and also some by HER mom, my great-granny. I don't have the ability myself. Think it would give me arthritis. I have been able to use a sewing machine, however, which helped support me back in single mom days. If I could do anything along these lines, I would love to learn WEAVING and using one of those shuttle machines circa pre-industrial revolution.<br /><br />In my own spare time, I am ace at mindless internet surfing. Teaching myself Photoshop. Taking photos and there is ALWAYS something to learn in that respect. Reality television. Am hoping things warm up enough to pull the bicycle out of hibernation soon. Oh, and looking online for baby crib bedding. My most recent obsession.<br /><br />Are you planning a full-fledged magazine article of some sort on this subject? If not, you should. The similarity of those colors and patterns is amazing.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15357397551761295138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-73248213654621671812011-03-08T17:26:15.316-08:002011-03-08T17:26:15.316-08:00Boxer: And then we'll have a tea party!
Foam:...<b>Boxer</b>: And then we'll have a tea party!<br /><br /><b>Foam</b>: That was fast on the 'fumes! I think S.B. sent them out on Friday. I look forward to your thoughts. My mom was German, so I spent a lot of time there as a kid. I remember those Hungarian blouses, and always wanted one, too. Hey, there's always eBay!<br /><br /><b>LaDiva</b>: Wow, who knew? La Diva is crafty! I love embroidery on clothing. I'm not great at the crewel-type stitches, but really want to get better. I'll "sketch" occasionally out of a huge encyclopedia of stitches that I have as practice. I bet your clothing was fabulous! I nearly went into fashion design, but I could never grok to pattern-making. I've taken bead working classes, too, but stopped after the headaches :o) Knitting I've never learned, but I used to be a crack crocheter. Dang. I'm getting inspired :o)moihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824043795171732429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-3565671113086157542011-03-08T16:33:36.568-08:002011-03-08T16:33:36.568-08:00I love this post, Moi, and the research you did! ...I love this post, Moi, and the research you did! I have underestimated the cross stitch but have noticed it in some Asian fabrics when living in Australia. Perhaps it crossed (ha! I said "crossed!) all borders because it is so easy? <br /><br />I have always been interested in crafts, fibers, etc. and remember quite enjoying my time alone (when I wasn't torturing my brother) as an 11 year old under the tree in the front yard embroidering a pair of jeans. It was the '70s and I collected patches as well. I knew most of the stitches and taught myself from craft books. In the '80's I started to design clothes and paint them with stencils. I had a line of nylons with three designs. I made a fabu jean jacket full of safety pins, long leather fringe, patches and pins. I think I still have it. <br /><br />I have a cross stitch sitting in my living room drawer right now of hummingbirds that I started when I lived in L.A. Oh, I forgot, I most recently stitched initials on a friend's shirt for him and his boyfriend. Looked cool and very designer. <br /><br />Tried to get into knitting but never got past buying the yarn! <br /><br />I've done beadwork (had a jewelry business in the 80's and '90s) dabbled in water colors and pencils and even like adult coloring books! Sheesh, I am never bored and never have enough time to do all of the things I love... I would love to attend that festival with you, I loved the post from last year. Ok, I've taken up enough of your comment page time for dindin! Great post, dear!LaDivaCucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000430029590301972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-13951028597764452942011-03-08T16:07:11.854-08:002011-03-08T16:07:11.854-08:00wow!! you are a fiber artist too! and a wonderful...wow!! you are a fiber artist too! and a wonderful one no less. i adore the fiber arts.<br />i grew up over a yarn shop in germany which was owned by an uncle. i learned cross stich. i think it's the classic stitch. when i was a teen in germany a long, long, long time ago traditional hungarian blouses with these cross stich motifs you show here were very popular .. but so expensive. i never got to have one.<br /><br />oh, btw .. today a box came with scents inside. i was so tickled. i opened them all to sniff at them, but refrained from wearing them right away. they are all so different from each other. it will be fun trying them out.darkfoamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394546886035933252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-33623556238632048972011-03-08T13:36:02.401-08:002011-03-08T13:36:02.401-08:00can we also put some cute daisies in that beautifu...can we also put some cute daisies in that beautiful mane too?Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11280822962202098606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-4362649262267011242011-03-08T11:18:40.964-08:002011-03-08T11:18:40.964-08:00Secretariat: Watch yourself now, or I'm going ...<b>Secretariat</b>: Watch yourself now, or I'm going to braid your hair with beads and pretty little flowers.moihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824043795171732429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-88068588866493783702011-03-08T11:10:23.687-08:002011-03-08T11:10:23.687-08:00I can think of better things you could be doing wi...I can think of better things you could be doing with your spare time. Especially given the serendipity of it coinciding with Tribute Month.SECRETARIAThttp://trollstroll.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-86502922608659744302011-03-08T09:23:52.754-08:002011-03-08T09:23:52.754-08:00MRM: That's quite the spare time goal list! &q...<b>MRM</b>: That's quite the spare time goal list! "Productive" is the tell word, isn't it? If we are just as committed to tackling our spare time with the same amount of gusto we put into our work, then when do we ever relax? I'm not speaking specifically, mind you, but in just a general, hmmmmm, kind of way. At any rate, that's so cool that your mom cross stitches. I hope she gets a kick out of this info.<br /><br /><b>Buzz</b>: I think that the ultimate act of rebellion would be to refuse to own a home. To just rent, and let the landlord take care of shit! Because it is unending . . . Then again, a condo in the middle of downtown cannot be fortified in the event of the apocalypse. Quilting? I've often wanted to start. Basically, I'm an all around fiber arts geek.<br /><br /><b>Boxer</b>: I refuse to think about what was in your MIL's house. REFUSE! I'll comfort myself with the three bottles of vintage Joy and the Hermes miniatures :o) I didn't start stitching until I was 30, during a particular knock down drag out bout with the flu. I was like you as a kid; my mother tried in vain to get me interested, but all I wanted to be was outside, torturing boys.moihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824043795171732429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-34537212345722070782011-03-08T09:10:03.996-08:002011-03-08T09:10:03.996-08:00Bwahahaha to Buzz's last line. After reading t...Bwahahaha to Buzz's last line. After reading this post, I wish I had known all of this when we were clearing out my MIL's house... she traveled and collected many pieces similar to what you've shown. <br /><br />As a young girl, I attempted cross stitch, knitting and crocheting but I think my Tom-Boy gene kicked in and I was usually out playing army with my brothers and neighborhood boys. Now, I wish I did know how to do what you do... and your work is beautiful. I LOVE my hand towel you made me.<br /><br />Nowadays, I make mosaics, art for the yard. Like MRM, I'd love to have a small shop or workroom where I could put all of my tools/supplies.<br /><br />Great post!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11280822962202098606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-10245870513568272742011-03-08T08:31:11.893-08:002011-03-08T08:31:11.893-08:00I've never done any kind of stitching other th...I've never done any kind of stitching other than fixing holes in my clothes. Years ago the Mrs did some quilting and it actually came out pretty good. But ithink she got bored with it. <br /><br />Your pillow cushion has an Amish flare to it. <br /><br />And what do I do in my spare time? I fix shit. Every day something needs gluing, screwing, nailing or taping. And I have nothing to show for it when I'm done because it's an object that's already there - just whole again.<br /><br />Don't forget to eat your painkillers and stop watching Oprah - it'll rot that brainBuzz Killhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01443964019621130222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-62662223515916546642011-03-08T07:46:41.555-08:002011-03-08T07:46:41.555-08:00Hmmm, Ranch Mother and Ranch Dad have been staying...Hmmm, Ranch Mother and Ranch Dad have been staying at my house since Friday. They left the ranch five weeks ago and have been snowed out ever since. Ranch Mom has been cross stitching every night as we sit and visit so this post was a great read.<br /><br />In my spare time I try to figure out what I should be doing productively with my spare time. Be a better blogger, finish a short story I started almost 20 years ago (some writers block I suppose). Would like to have my own little shop to make metal art but dont have the room at my house. Suppose I could at least make some patterns on paper.<br /><br />Your cross stitching is beautiful by the way. I'm going to pull this up for Mother when I get home. She'll love it.Milk River Madmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03488717739676864113noreply@blogger.com