I love making up rhymes. They don't necessarily need to be grammatically correct, but I like to have fun with them. Usually I'll make up silly things while driving or ironing, and some of them make it into my samplers (like the one in My Handworke; I almost scorched a shirt coming up with that one). This time, however, I was in the shower. Most people sing; I make up rhymes. And it isn't until the water runs cold that I realize I've been standing there, staring up at the ceiling, trying to figure out what goes with "there once was a chick from Zimbabwe."
Here is my third and final release for the Nashville market later this month.. after abandoning the Chick from Zimbabwe, "Thirteen Owls" is what I ended up sputtering out.
It's stitched on 40 ct. Vintage Woodsmoke - one of my favorite colors from Lakeside Linens. It calls for Crescent Colours in Blackbird, Whatley Woods, Stepping Stones, Ye Olde Gold, Copper Penny, Wisconsin Woods, Antique Lace, and Camouflage. I hope you like it!
Now let's see.... there once was a chick from the Ukraine...
Fun !
And pretty.
Another one I'll want.
Please stop.
Because tomorrow is l'Aiguille en Fête needlework fair in Paris, and I am already thouroughly tempted.
Three charts will fit into my budget, but no more.
;-)
I'll join Sophie : "You are a great designer".
Posted by: Valie | February 12, 2010 at 05:34 AM
Oh cool! I love it! Love owls, so this is up my alley! Love the little owls! Great rhyme too! So now we know what you do in the shower..... lol!
Posted by: Margaret | February 12, 2010 at 05:39 AM
You are a great designer Paulette!!
I love this one too!!
I'm stitching "Still Waters"..and loving it more and more as I stitch it..
Take care...hope everything is going well with your family.
Marion
Posted by: Marion | February 12, 2010 at 05:40 AM
Truly Unique - I love it!!
More More More!!!
Posted by: bronny | February 12, 2010 at 05:52 AM
Very cool and original! I love all of the different owls at the bottom.
Posted by: Danielle Hahn | February 12, 2010 at 06:14 AM
Paulette! I love this!
Posted by: Melissa | February 12, 2010 at 06:28 AM
Beautiful new designs! Waiting for their release for sale!
And what you meant, speaking about Ukraine? I just live in this country ...
Posted by: Zlata | February 12, 2010 at 06:45 AM
I love it Paulette! The saying is so cute!! Love the colors too. That linen is pretty... may have to invest in some of that! :)
Posted by: Nicole | February 12, 2010 at 07:13 AM
What a fun one! Love it!
Posted by: Catherine | February 12, 2010 at 07:50 AM
What a fun and cute design. You are creativity plus!
Posted by: Laurie in Iowa | February 12, 2010 at 07:59 AM
I love this design!
How about
There once was a chick from Ukraine
Who lost her false teeth down the drain
The Borscht was all right
She could suck that all night
But she never ate apples again ???
Posted by: Christine | February 12, 2010 at 08:00 AM
all your designs are beautiful
i esp love the gloriana design
just a treat to look at
thanks for sharing your talent
Posted by: corinna | February 12, 2010 at 08:16 AM
What a fun piece - I love the owls and the saying is great!
(my sad little attempt at poetry...)
There once was a chick from Ukraine
from chocolate she did refrain
She was pretty and slim
liked her coffee filled to the brim
And her stitching was never plain.
Posted by: Cari | February 12, 2010 at 10:00 AM
I love it!
But my husband says I can't play with you any more because you're too expensive a friend. LOL! No seriously, your Market releases totally rock!
Posted by: barbara | February 12, 2010 at 10:44 AM
i love this!!! LLLLY!!!!
Posted by: Breanna | February 12, 2010 at 11:19 AM
I love, love it..
So much I already pre-ordered it. And seeing better detail I am so glad I did :)
What a fun design it is
Posted by: Ranae | February 12, 2010 at 11:23 AM
Very nice! Love the owls at the bottom too!
Posted by: Leslie | February 12, 2010 at 12:43 PM
Sweet! I love owls. :)
Posted by: Tracey | February 12, 2010 at 03:31 PM
What a cute rhyme, and a cute design! It made me chuckle.
Posted by: Rowyn | February 12, 2010 at 04:07 PM
That is so cute. Love the rhyme and the owls. :o)
Posted by: Myra | February 12, 2010 at 05:44 PM
Laugh out loud funny! I love it!!
Posted by: Julie | February 12, 2010 at 06:45 PM
Ha!!!!! Cute rhyme! :)
Posted by: Robin | February 12, 2010 at 08:41 PM
You are such a riot! I love your new rhyme and would love to get my hands on some of the finishing fabric and the design!
Posted by: Terri | February 12, 2010 at 10:23 PM
Here's my lame attempt at poetry:
There once was a chick from the Ukraine
Who loved standing out in the rain
She still is all wet
She hasn't dried out much yet
And she'll never be unwrinkled again!
Posted by: Robin Hager | February 13, 2010 at 06:28 AM
So original, your designs are devine... oh rhyme, and adictive.
Posted by: Libbie | February 13, 2010 at 04:14 PM