I had a great time because I found a 'live stream' video of Britain's Got Talent and watched it in realtime. Amazing!
Sat on my couch, stitched and watched and listened to the whole program. I even exchanged several emails with a Brit friend who was watching and stitching at her house.
It's over. While the dance group 'Diversity' were incredible, my heart belongs to Susan Boyle. She sang her beautiful song better in the final than in her audition. She sang it with a subtlety, a greater depth and a bit of pathos that wasn't there the first time around. Maybe a realization that fame has a sting.
I was disappointed with the results, but then someone gave me a great idea!
I went to Amazon and signed up to be notified when Susan Boyle's first CD comes out.
Then I felt better. Likely this vote will make a greater difference to her life than had I been in the UK and been able to vote for her.
If you want to do the same, click on the URL below.
http://www.amazon.com/New-Release-Susan-Boyle/dp/B0026P3G12/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1243723237&sr=8-1
Gay Ann
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Boylemania has hit my little Stitching World
Today is the final for Britain's Got Talent and I am having a little personal Stitch In while I wait by MacSoph (my computer) for ITV to post the YouTubes of the performances and the results later on this afternoon.
I invited my class at Shining Needle Society to join me.
I confess: I am caught up in this one. I have never watched any of these reality talent shows before (I am a news junkie not a reality show junkie), but I got caught up in this one and Boylemania. Anyway, any excuse to stitch!
Gay Ann
I invited my class at Shining Needle Society to join me.
I confess: I am caught up in this one. I have never watched any of these reality talent shows before (I am a news junkie not a reality show junkie), but I got caught up in this one and Boylemania. Anyway, any excuse to stitch!
Gay Ann
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Scissors Finale, Part 2 Today
Earlier this morning I posted photographs of the 'house' I created for the scissors I bought on eBay.
I loved making this sewing case, even though the details took such a long time.
I had started the sewing case but hadn't planned the insides of it yet, ie I hadn't decided what tools I would use in it. Then I found an eBay listing for two pairs of scissors; at first I didn't think of them for the sewing case, I simply posted them on my website with the details of the sale. They were a 'Buy it Now' item and I thought they were pretty.
I watched the listing for about a week, all the while stitching on the sewing case. One day I looked at the scissors and thought 'perfect!' and bought them. They were just the right size and I love the way they look in the case and best of all, they are the same age as the house that served as my inspiration for the sewing case.
It is fun to look at eBay listings for antique needlework tools. When I find tools I like, I post notice of the auctions, photos of the tools and the details about the close of the auction and how many people have bid so far.
This morning, for example, I found a listing for a white opaline egg with tiny sewing tools. These eggs were trifles, toys made to delight the 19th century lady, and they are so charming. They are also very collectable and the prices they fetch are often very high.
Even though too high for many collectors' budgets, particularly today, I enjoy seeing them for sale, finding out the details and watching what happens with the auctions. And every once in a while, I find a great bargain! Isn't that always the hope of the collector.
To check eBay listings I have noted on my website, go to www.GayAnnRogers.com and click on eBay listings.
To see my sewing case with its eBay scissors, go to www.GayAnnRogers.com and click on Scissors, then on Scissors 17.
Gay Ann
I loved making this sewing case, even though the details took such a long time.
I had started the sewing case but hadn't planned the insides of it yet, ie I hadn't decided what tools I would use in it. Then I found an eBay listing for two pairs of scissors; at first I didn't think of them for the sewing case, I simply posted them on my website with the details of the sale. They were a 'Buy it Now' item and I thought they were pretty.
I watched the listing for about a week, all the while stitching on the sewing case. One day I looked at the scissors and thought 'perfect!' and bought them. They were just the right size and I love the way they look in the case and best of all, they are the same age as the house that served as my inspiration for the sewing case.
It is fun to look at eBay listings for antique needlework tools. When I find tools I like, I post notice of the auctions, photos of the tools and the details about the close of the auction and how many people have bid so far.
This morning, for example, I found a listing for a white opaline egg with tiny sewing tools. These eggs were trifles, toys made to delight the 19th century lady, and they are so charming. They are also very collectable and the prices they fetch are often very high.
Even though too high for many collectors' budgets, particularly today, I enjoy seeing them for sale, finding out the details and watching what happens with the auctions. And every once in a while, I find a great bargain! Isn't that always the hope of the collector.
To check eBay listings I have noted on my website, go to www.GayAnnRogers.com and click on eBay listings.
To see my sewing case with its eBay scissors, go to www.GayAnnRogers.com and click on Scissors, then on Scissors 17.
Gay Ann
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Scissors Finale on My Website
For the better part of a month I have been posting photos and descriptions of scissors on my website and chatting about them in my Shining Needle Society classroom.
So here we are, toward the end of May and with it, My Scissors Finale.
The Finale is in two parts: today the scissors, tomorrow what I did with them.
To see them and read the story, go to www.GayAnnRogers.com
click on scissors, then on Scissors 16.
I had SUCH a good time with this project!
Gay Ann
So here we are, toward the end of May and with it, My Scissors Finale.
The Finale is in two parts: today the scissors, tomorrow what I did with them.
To see them and read the story, go to www.GayAnnRogers.com
click on scissors, then on Scissors 16.
I had SUCH a good time with this project!
Gay Ann
Thursday, May 21, 2009
A Scissors Treat This Morning!
Kate Gaunt found a listing on eBay for an old pair of scissors with mother of pearl handles. These are scarce and fragile and the fact that any survived at all is amazing as they are over 200 years old now. And here is a pair on eBay.
Kate's find was perfect timing because I had planned to post a photo of my own old and new ones.
I posted one of my favorite pairs of old ones and also the modern scissors with imitation mother of pearl handles that are now for sale in many needlework shops. Both are beautiful! Of course the old ones are so thin, intricate and delicate but they wouldn't hold up to use on our work (imagine trying to rip with them! -- on second thought, don't imagine: they wouldn't last 10 seconds!). That's the advantage of the new ones: they are much more sturdy and they preserve some of the beauty of the old ones.
Enjoy!
Gay Ann
www.GayAnnRogers.com
click on Scissors, then on thumbnail 15.
Kate's find was perfect timing because I had planned to post a photo of my own old and new ones.
I posted one of my favorite pairs of old ones and also the modern scissors with imitation mother of pearl handles that are now for sale in many needlework shops. Both are beautiful! Of course the old ones are so thin, intricate and delicate but they wouldn't hold up to use on our work (imagine trying to rip with them! -- on second thought, don't imagine: they wouldn't last 10 seconds!). That's the advantage of the new ones: they are much more sturdy and they preserve some of the beauty of the old ones.
Enjoy!
Gay Ann
www.GayAnnRogers.com
click on Scissors, then on thumbnail 15.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
A Dramatic Pair of Scissors this morning
I just posted a dramatic pair of French scissors now 200 years old on my website, along with a couple of the ways to tell French scissors from English or American.
If you are interested in identifying the differences between English, French and American scissors with silver handles, the photos I have posted are a good place to start. Here's what to look for: the shapes of the blades, the general proportion, the style of the silver work, and the finger rings.
It is a fun hobby particularly if you are addicted to scissors, as I am.
Enjoy!
Gay Ann
www.GayAnnRogers.com, then click on Scissors, then on the thumbnail for Scissors 14.
If you are interested in identifying the differences between English, French and American scissors with silver handles, the photos I have posted are a good place to start. Here's what to look for: the shapes of the blades, the general proportion, the style of the silver work, and the finger rings.
It is a fun hobby particularly if you are addicted to scissors, as I am.
Enjoy!
Gay Ann
www.GayAnnRogers.com, then click on Scissors, then on the thumbnail for Scissors 14.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Scissors and More Scissors
On my website I continue to post photos of scissors. At first I posted modern scissors for A Case for Color. Now I am posting antique scissors, special ones that I love.
Yesterday I posted two of my favorite pairs, one English, one American and if you look at them carefully you will begin to understand the differences between the styles.
As for use, I have favorite scissors for favorite tasks, as I am certain everybody does. I love scissors with long thin blades for snipping and for ripping, but I think there is more to it all: there's also balance or the way the scissors feel in your hands. Some time back I posted my favorites for work, a pair of Dovos and a pair of Ginghers. I couldn't get through the day without them.
Gay Ann
Yesterday I posted two of my favorite pairs, one English, one American and if you look at them carefully you will begin to understand the differences between the styles.
As for use, I have favorite scissors for favorite tasks, as I am certain everybody does. I love scissors with long thin blades for snipping and for ripping, but I think there is more to it all: there's also balance or the way the scissors feel in your hands. Some time back I posted my favorites for work, a pair of Dovos and a pair of Ginghers. I couldn't get through the day without them.
Gay Ann
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
My Scissors
Hello Gay Ann,
I love your new topic of scissors, the ones on your website are so colorful!
Will you talk about the kinds of scissors a needleworker should have for her craft. I don't mean like brand names, but more for function. For example, I assume the cute little scissors are for snipping threads as one stitches.
What about cutting canvas or linen? What about cutting silk, wool, or metallic threads? And what works well for the tiny cuts in hardanger and such.
I would love to hear your ideas on this.
Reply: Hi Cindy,
Thanks for your note and for the ideas.
I just posted photos of my all-time favorite scissors this morning, then ones I couldn't live without, my little workhorses. I confess to having more than one of each :-)
In the next days I will post more scissors good for A Case for Color; I will also start posting photos of vintage and antique scissors, a serious weakness of mine.
Gay Ann
I love your new topic of scissors, the ones on your website are so colorful!
Will you talk about the kinds of scissors a needleworker should have for her craft. I don't mean like brand names, but more for function. For example, I assume the cute little scissors are for snipping threads as one stitches.
What about cutting canvas or linen? What about cutting silk, wool, or metallic threads? And what works well for the tiny cuts in hardanger and such.
I would love to hear your ideas on this.
Reply: Hi Cindy,
Thanks for your note and for the ideas.
I just posted photos of my all-time favorite scissors this morning, then ones I couldn't live without, my little workhorses. I confess to having more than one of each :-)
In the next days I will post more scissors good for A Case for Color; I will also start posting photos of vintage and antique scissors, a serious weakness of mine.
Gay Ann
Saturday, April 25, 2009
A Surprise Topic on my Website
Some time ago we started this topic in my Shining Needle Society classroom and I have always meant to return to it.
Now is that time!
To see the first and second photos attached to the topic, go to my website
www.GayAnnRogers.com
and click on Surprise Topic 1 on the navigation bar.
This is one of my favorite subjects so I hope it goes on for a long time.
Gay Ann
Now is that time!
To see the first and second photos attached to the topic, go to my website
www.GayAnnRogers.com
and click on Surprise Topic 1 on the navigation bar.
This is one of my favorite subjects so I hope it goes on for a long time.
Gay Ann
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Twitter: My Account
I did it, I signed up for Twitter and left two tweets (is that how you spell it?)
My Twitter name is GARogersinSts. Now I have to find out how it all works. Anybody know?
Gay Ann
My Twitter name is GARogersinSts. Now I have to find out how it all works. Anybody know?
Gay Ann
Saturday, April 18, 2009
I am curious to know, does anybody in my little needlework world belong to Twitter?
If so, would you write me about your experiences there?
Thanks
Gay Ann
GayAnn@GayAnnRogers.com
If so, would you write me about your experiences there?
Thanks
Gay Ann
GayAnn@GayAnnRogers.com
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
A Case for Color Deadlines
MAIL JAIL is the mail division of my little business. It is a necessity but I like to escape MAIL JAIL as often and soon as I can. In the interest of escape, I have put some deadlines on A Case for Color.
Here are the deadlines: You have until April 10 to order A Case for Color if you wish to receive the pattern now.
After April 10 registration will remain open for A Case for Color but I won’t mail patterns again until mid-May.
Why am I doing this? I have five sets of instructions I must write before the end of June, so I am carving out time away from Mail Jail to go into Instructions Hell.
On a lighter note, we are in week two of Color Inspirations on my website and in my Shining Needle Society classroom and this morning I have posted my own personal favorites. To visit them, go to www.GayAnnRogers.com and click on Color Inspirations 8 on the navigation bar.
Gay Ann
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
A Case for Color starts tomorrow!
A Case for Color starts tomorrow in my classroom at Shining Needle Society.
For membership write to Kate Gaunt (KateGaunt@aol.com).
I hope you will come along and enjoy the conversation about the mystery of color.
Membership is free!
Gay Ann
For membership write to Kate Gaunt (KateGaunt@aol.com).
I hope you will come along and enjoy the conversation about the mystery of color.
Membership is free!
Gay Ann
Saturday, March 14, 2009
A Case for Color and Pam's and Kim's Colors
In the last few days Pam and Kim from Tomorrow's Heirlooms have sent me pretty color combinations, 16 of them, for my new mystery, A Case for Color. I published them 4 at a time and they are all now on my website, www.GayAnnRogers.com, 'Colors.'
Information about A Case for Color is there also, along with 6 different models.
A Case for Color is a simple little sewing case with places for scissors and a packet of needles. Easy and fast to stitch and finish, it is an exercise in juggling color and I am hoping people will use the opportunity to try some colors they have always wanted to try.
I made two different cases. On the first one I was much more conservative and chose colors that are the sorts I normally use; for the second I used colors that are very strong, much stronger than I normally choose. I enjoy now comparing the different effects.
Gay Ann
Information about A Case for Color is there also, along with 6 different models.
A Case for Color is a simple little sewing case with places for scissors and a packet of needles. Easy and fast to stitch and finish, it is an exercise in juggling color and I am hoping people will use the opportunity to try some colors they have always wanted to try.
I made two different cases. On the first one I was much more conservative and chose colors that are the sorts I normally use; for the second I used colors that are very strong, much stronger than I normally choose. I enjoy now comparing the different effects.
Gay Ann
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
A Case for Color
Both styles of A Case for Color are now on my website.
A Case for Color is my new 'mystery project' for 2009. Why a mystery when you can see it? Because the mystery is in the color.
You have to choose your own colors and watch how they unfold. In fact, there are no color numbers in the pattern, so you have to take part in the mysterious part of color evolution.
To see A Case for Color, go to my website, www.GayAnnRogers.com. All six are on my home page, then click on the numbers to travel on my Magic Carpet to see details of each.
A Case for Color will be my 2009 project in my classroom at Shining Needle Society. The term will begin in April, as soon as I mail out the patterns.
Gay Ann
A Case for Color is my new 'mystery project' for 2009. Why a mystery when you can see it? Because the mystery is in the color.
You have to choose your own colors and watch how they unfold. In fact, there are no color numbers in the pattern, so you have to take part in the mysterious part of color evolution.
To see A Case for Color, go to my website, www.GayAnnRogers.com. All six are on my home page, then click on the numbers to travel on my Magic Carpet to see details of each.
A Case for Color will be my 2009 project in my classroom at Shining Needle Society. The term will begin in April, as soon as I mail out the patterns.
Gay Ann
Sunday, March 01, 2009
A Case for Color #2 arrives this morning
For the last three days I have posted different versions of A Case for Color #1 on my website; this morning, I will post the first A Case for Color #2. Tomorrow another version and the next day as well.
I mixed the colors on the cases, ie the colors are one way on the front of the cases, another way on the back of the cases.
I had a great time making all the different ones and probably would have made 5 or 6 more just because they are easy to make and fast too. A Case for Color will be the project for the spring in my classroom at Shining Needle Society, so I may just have to make another one or two of them just to stitch along with everybody else.
To follow A Case for Color and see the different versions, visit my website, www.GayAnnRogers.com.
Gay Ann
I mixed the colors on the cases, ie the colors are one way on the front of the cases, another way on the back of the cases.
I had a great time making all the different ones and probably would have made 5 or 6 more just because they are easy to make and fast too. A Case for Color will be the project for the spring in my classroom at Shining Needle Society, so I may just have to make another one or two of them just to stitch along with everybody else.
To follow A Case for Color and see the different versions, visit my website, www.GayAnnRogers.com.
Gay Ann
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
A New Mystery is coming tomorrow!
Tomorrow is a big day on my website because I will start announcing my mystery for 09.
It will all unfold through the next week on www.GayAnnRogers.com.
This year's mystery is different: you get to see the whole design up front.
So what is the mystery?
Ahhh, The Mystery of Color!
Gay Ann
It will all unfold through the next week on www.GayAnnRogers.com.
This year's mystery is different: you get to see the whole design up front.
So what is the mystery?
Ahhh, The Mystery of Color!
Gay Ann
Monday, February 23, 2009
I think a Mystery is unfolding....
A Mystery is about to unfold on my website.
This is all I know so far: it involves color.
Follow along and see what happens.
www.GayAnnRogers.com
This is all I know so far: it involves color.
Follow along and see what happens.
www.GayAnnRogers.com
Friday, February 20, 2009
Change is in the Air!
Change is in the air on my website as we transition from Courting Inspiration to March.
Watch it all unfold starting tomorrow morning at
www.GayAnnRogers.com
Watch it all unfold starting tomorrow morning at
www.GayAnnRogers.com
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Happy Valentine's Day
I invite you to visit my website and see my Valentine's Day offering, one of my favorite samplers called 'Love Sampler' and its story. It has my favorite poem about love and marriage, just a bit of romantic offering for the day. Nothing to buy, no quizzes, just a bit of Eye Candy (not even fattening) to say Happy Valentine's Day.
www.GayAnnRogers.com and click on Valentine.
www.GayAnnRogers.com and click on Valentine.
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