Last post was a snake. This time it's a mouse. Perhaps a mongoose or honey badger next?
I'm spending my days working hard on an upcoming show of embroideries (in April at In Other Words here in Portland). In traditional Cate fashion, I've waited way too long to really get to work on this show, so my fingers ache from all the hurried stitching and stitching, but it has given me a great opportunity to catch up on some television and movies.
So far, I've enjoyed Curb Your Enthusiasm, Spartacus, The Office, and Mad Men. What you see in the background here is Wizard People, Dear Reader, the most amazing retelling of Harry Potter known to man.
badgers?
BADGERS?
we don't need no stinkin' badgers!
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YGXd8h5CLs)
Posted by: dave | March 16, 2011 at 06:10 AM
Ha ha! I love it!
Posted by: Cate | March 16, 2011 at 07:54 PM
I vote Honey badger. they are the most bad ass animals
ever. i saw a video of one stealing a snake's food and then also eating a snake. it was awful and hardcore all at once.
Posted by: Joanne | March 19, 2011 at 07:16 AM
Those things are seriously hardcore! I'm amazed that they can be bitten by a cobra and just pass out for a short while. How is that even possible??
Posted by: Cate | March 26, 2011 at 02:22 PM
starting to get into embroidery - noticing the blue transfer of the design on your piece. Is it a marker? washable? thoughts on where to begin learning?
Posted by: jette | May 05, 2011 at 09:12 AM
I'm so glad to hear that you are starting to embroider! It is such a wonderful activity; I'd love to see the world take it up en masse. :)
The blue markings are from a water erasable pen. I get mine from JoAnn's fabrics and CreateForLess.com, but most shops that sell notions (online or brick & mortar) should have them. To transfer, I tape my design on a window and tape my fabric over it, and then just trace all the lines. To wash out the blue, I spray with water from a spray bottle. I used to run it under the faucet, but I found that wringing out the fabric caused too much wrinkling which is hard to get out with the embroidery on the fabric. Just make certain that your floss is colorfast before using this method. I've ruined quite a few pieces by trying to use cheaper floss that bled horribly once it was wet. DMC and Anchor are both good choices, but there are other good brands out there, too.
Best of luck!
Posted by: Cate | May 06, 2011 at 09:14 AM