You know, occasionally we do something and then, once we've done it, we aren't quite sure it was a good idea. Case in point: the 50+ pounds of pearl cotton that arrived at our door a few weeks ago. The company that we love (and that we use to furnish our Nana with fun crocheting thread) was selling their company, and having a sale. Everything was at a terrific rock-bottom bargain price. Well?? What could we do? Of course, we did what we Long's always do. We bought. In bulk.
It's just that when we find a good bargain on something that will never go bad we have a slight tendency to over-buy. Kind of like the eight LARGE boxes filled with shipping envelopes that showed up one day. We knew what we were ordering (we did need them).... we just didn't realize they'd come like that. Oh, this is getting too funny.
And why are we stocking up on pearl cotton thread? We've really been getting an itch to stitch. Particularly of the embroidery type. I (Achaia, that is) am learning all the different stitches right now, and really enjoying it--- more on that later hopefully. Now that I'm getting everything down, I have already started getting customers -- i.e. sisters -- lined up that want embroidered Mexican tops. (Me too!)
So, maybe we did get a little bit ahead of ourselves this time. At least, we won't need to buy any for about thirty years. And we have happy thread in every color of the rainbow!
You girls are hilarious. ;) I want to meet you someday!
Posted by: Cheri | July 20, 2011 at 05:27 PM
My mother in law and I were just talking about MExican embroidered tops. Cant wait to see your work. We are in line for a top as well :D
Posted by: Jennifer F | July 20, 2011 at 06:19 PM
Hey Girls, You could crochet a lovely sweater out of some of that thread. Remember the one I made for you Kristie, the one that grew with the wearing. Hope you have a really large project. Love to all my girls! NAN
Posted by: Nanny | July 21, 2011 at 03:39 PM
Drooling over here! My favorite hand work of all time is embroidery! It's just so restful and sweet! These are a few of my favorite sites:
http://www.weefolkstudio.com/
http://www.needlenthread.com/videos
enjoy your luscious new thread!!
julie
Posted by: Julie T/MI | July 22, 2011 at 06:33 AM
My daughter just informed me she doesn't like pink. lol!!
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