This block took a little longer because of vacation and my addiction to Laurell K. Hamilton (more on that later). The basket didn't have any backstitching in the chart, like the instructions and the other three baskets prove that it should. I asked Martina, and she said to just use the other baskets as a reference if I wanted to backstitch it. I wasn't quite happy with that answer (which is also what she said to do about the antenna for the third butterfly) -- I felt the chart should be corrected -- but I got it done. I did restitch the butterfly's antennae, and I like them better now.
Laurell K. Hamilton: I read her Merry Gentry series first, and there's sex all over the place. I then read her Anita Blake series, which began much more tame, though still violent. Then eventually this series began to be about sex all over the place, with multiple men. They say that what you write reveals more about yourself than about the characters. If so, then wow. The strange thing is that I can find many flaws in the books and really would like more story than sex, but I really want to know what happens to her characters. They're fascinating. I guess that's the proof of a good author. One more book from the library and then I have to wait on her to come out with new ones.
7 comments:
I am loving your stitching!
Regarding Laurell Hamilton, I used to be a huge fan of hers, especially since I felt I had so much in common with Anita. And while I enjoy erotic novels, after about book 10, I just couldn't take it anymore. I didn't think the sexy writing was done well and the thinnest of plots held the sex scenes together. I was so disappointed that she ruined "my" character. I gave away all my Anita books to the library. I have no desire to read anything else by her. :( May Anita rest in peace.
Lovely stitching and getting so much closer to a happy dance. Happy stitching (and reading)
Wow, your Chatelaine is absolutely stunning.
Well done on completing this block despite the lack of help (I read your exchange on the board and was also less than impressed...). It looks perfect, so kudos to you.
The stitching is beautiful - regardless of the less than satisfactory instructions. The piece is gorgeous, and you are winging your way towards a finish. I haven't read any Hamilton, but it sounds like it might be worth a look - for the characters, if nothing else.
Your stitching is stunning!
The quilt blocks are gorgeous. I read the first book of Anita Blake series and have the rest.
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