Monday, March 16, 2009

I had a very low key weekend. It's been raining almost non stop since Saturday morning. So, I basically just stitched and watched movies all weekend. And very minimal amount of housework :)

I've finally caught up with my Spirit Sampler. I've left the words off for now. I'm thinking about changing...not quite sure yet. I've really enjoyed this SAL. It's such a pretty, easy design to stitch.


I also worked on BoINK some. I was in such a feverish state to finish it that I bored myself silly with the damn thing! LOL I'll try to put a couple of strings in it every couple of days though. TDee won't let me forget about it :)


And because I was so bored, I decided to start a new project. Yes, I needed to add another log to the fire like I need a hole in my head, but I just couldn't resist :) So, I started Q is for Quilt by Prairie Schooler. I'm stitching it on 28 ct fiddlers evenweave cloth. This is the fabric that Hobby Lobby used to sell by the bolt and now is rarer than I don't know what! If anyone knows where I can get some more of this wonderful fabby, please let me know.



As far as movies, I watched 300 with Gerard Butler. I saw maybe 20 minutes of it and just couldn't watch anymore. Not even watching Gerard's sexy body could make me watch more of this movie. I'm not against bloody movies per se. I think the special effects were a little over the top and the storyline just didn't grab me, I guess. I then saw Freedomland. Now this was a very gritty, disturbing movie. The storyline really bothered me, but I know things like that still happen in this world. From there, it was Nim's Island's turn to be seen. What a fun, lighthearted movie. I thoroughly enjoyed this one. And, yes, Gerard Butler was sexy in this one, too :) Then yesterday I saw Street King w/Keanu Reeves and Forrest Whitaker. It wasn't the best acted movie by far, but I enjoyed the storyline and I loved watching the bad asses get their payback :)

Last Thursday, I treated myself to a trip to my used bookstore (UBS). I was in a mood for some lighthearted, easy to read romance novels. You know, like Silhouette and Harlequin. So, I walked out with 5 of them and I only paid $15.00! You just can't beat that. I blew through 2 of them as of last night. I think I'll read one more and then get back to the more "serious" books in my "to be read" pile.

9 comments:

Sandy's Cross Stitch said...

Your stitching is beautiful as usual, Brenda. Sometimes low key weekends are the best. I love your new start.
Hugs

Sandy's Cross Stitch said...

Your stitching is beautiful as usual, Brenda. Sometimes low key weekends are the best. I love your new start.
Hugs

Colleen said...

Looking good on all your WIPs...

Brigitte said...

Oh, how I love low key weekends with nothing but stitching and reading. Wonderful.
Starting a new project is always worth it, particularly when it's a PS, lol.
Nice progress on your WIPs.

Yoyo said...

I love your Spirit Sampler, I really want to do that one. All your WIPs, including the new one are moving along nicely.

Sharon said...

What a lovely blog you have! You do such wonderful pieces! I'll definitely be back to "visit" with you.

Carla said...

Nice progress on your wips!

Lisa P said...

I really like your Ink Circles SAL. I'm not usually a fan of Ink Circles, but I really like the colors in that one. You do beautiful work.

BIBI said...

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