Buying Things

Again. I was in Jo-ann's, just wandering around -- I went in for a spool of thread. Well, I did get that...

And a bunch of things that appealed to my inner magpie in the red tag section: "OOO SHIIINY!" It was bad, especially as I was on an "I can use that for this pattern I just ordered! I can never have too many vintage-style dresses!"

Actually, the first thing that completely derailed the I WILL BE GOOD train was this fleece...

New blankie for my bed? Don't mind if I do! I think I saw it and actually made an excited high-pitched squeaky sound out loud. Hey, I can always use another blanket in this damn cold house.

Proudly showed it off to my family, and my mom made this face..."I liked your old blanket better." Oh my GAWD, mom, I madly love the Beatles, GET OVER IT, 's'not gonna change!

The other damages, for the record, were some red/gold/black brocade, grey linen blend, green linen blend (BRIGHT), teal linen (also very BRIGHT), and black not-too-cheap-and-polyester-ey taffeta. (That's going to be a new dress for work, from one of the VV patterns I ordered. I am sick to death of all my black clothes!)

Wedding Sampler progress

Since I had a request (yes, ONE. I don't need much encouragement) to post progress on the cross-stitched wedding sampler, here you go. Figure weekly updates aren't too spammy!

Umm, it refuses to be right-side up. Whatever. Tilt your head to the left and imagine. Also imagine the little bald man at the top has a halo, and it might help. Yes, there's still a LOT to go!

Also, I am officially not allowed to work on this thing after midnight, because I can't count, but I really can't count then. Fricking tiny little squares!