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Saturday, March 7, 2009

Shepherd's Bush Start

I knew as soon as I saw Miss Jane's preview of the new SB Purple Snowman, that I had to start my Red Snowman. She also showed her own Green Snowman, stitched to perfection, which sealed the deal. So I started in earnest!

I love him already.


I'm glad I started on him. But, note to self: DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT, even entertain the idea that you might be able to steam out a wrinkle on that Cranberry Bog fabby and not wind up with red stain on your ironing board!! Been there, done that. :p

Ever watch Gordon Ramsey in Hell's Kitchen? Honestly, I love that man. Well my husband thinks I need to start a stitching reality show (since I'm so particular about my stitching) called "Hell's Craft Room". It would go something like this--me bullying a bunch of stitching ladies around (and if you watch Gordon, you'll know what I mean) and the conversation snippets would be much like..............

"You call THAT a french knot??!"

"Those backstitches should have been ready 10 minutes ago!!!!"

"What do you mean you don't know the difference between Au Ver A Soi and Weeks Dye Works??!!"

"Put that stitching down and GET OUT!!!!"

He had me LOL with all the stuff he was coming up with. I just previewed the mild. Gordon can cut you to the quick with his words, but I would never do that to a fellow stitcher. Just don't come 'round me with shoddy stitching and we never have to find out, do we? Heeee.

22 comments:

  1. Tammy, you're a funny one! Hells Craft Room, I'd like to see that one. I was lol with that idea!

    I'm so glad to have inspired you to start Red Snowman. I love your progress so far and am looking forward to the updates. You're so kind also with your compliment on my Green Snowman. Thank you!!

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  2. I've never watch a 'reality show', but I bet when 'Hell's Craft Room' debuts I'll first in line to see it, it sounds like my childhood with grandma in the background (LOL). Love the snowman!!

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  3. LOL!! Now I could be on that reality show, lol.
    The snow and that sheep are too cute.

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  4. I've seen Hell's Kitchen & was LOL @ your snippets :-) Nice start on Red Snowman.

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  5. Wonderful start! That fabric is gorgeous!

    ROFLMAO I will be first in line to view Hell's Craft Room!

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  6. I was just going through your blog and I am amazed at how much stitching you do. I always wonder how people have time for anything else in life - it is soooo addictive.

    Have a great day!

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  7. Oh, that's a riot - Hell's craft room!! The funny thing is, we crafters would be agreeing with you!! You're right - my stitches aren't perfect enough!! I added one too many stitches in that row!! Of course if it's a real show, you'd have to be a LOT meaner and have a few choice names to call us!! LOL! Thanks for today's laughs.

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  8. That is hilarious! I don't watch reality shows....but I'd watch that one! Your snowman is looking lovely.

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  9. LOL!

    I love the red fabric for that project!

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  10. Your SB start looks great. I love Hell's Kitchen and your husband is too funny!

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  11. The snowman is cute ;-)

    That would be funny to see the poor stitchers being bullied but nobody will want to be on the show !!!! lol Especially me who doesn't master french knots .........

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  12. Hahahaha! Your DH and mine think alike...scaaaaarrrryyy. He calls my sit and stitch "sit and bitch"...LOL! Love the snowman...very cute...and by the way, what's an ironing board? (snicker)

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  13. Very nice start on your Red Snowman :)

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  14. That purple snowman is wonderful, and the puffy little sheep is too cute! LOL, love the stitching show idea- he he.

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  15. LOL, that's too funny! I love Gordon Ramsey! :)

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  16. Hell's Craft Room would be the only reality show I'd watch but I'd watch it and ROTFLOL.
    That snowman is just gorgeous, I love him.

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  17. Hell's Craft Room....I LOVE IT!!!! lol

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  18. I love the snowman - and the red background. Coloured fabrics just make a project, don't they?
    Ta!

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  19. HA!! Too funny! Great post Tammy!
    (I'm behind on reading blogs:(
    I love the Hell's Craftroom snippets...especially "Put that stitching down and GET OUT!!" Hilarious!! Move over Gordon!
    Great start on your cute snowman and I love it on the red fabric!
    Hope your week is going great!

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  20. Your snowman is looking great, he really pops on that color fabric. I don't think I've seen their snowman series. Hmmmm think I need to go check them out. :)
    Sue

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  21. You cracked me up! That was a hoot! I just love the snowman, especially with the cranberry fabric. It is going to look awesome once it is done. Rock on girl!

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  22. LOL :)

    You have a great start on Red Snowman! Did you rinse your fabric at all? I'm wondering if it is rubbing off on the light colored threads at all.

    BTW...I saw a model of Purple Snowman up close today, and it is too cute. I resisted, though :)

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