It's Not Knitting, It's a Chicken

Do you have the same problem with your spouse I have with mine?  Beloved constantly refers to my needlepoint as "knitting."  I don't correct him anymore, since this is a waste of time--as anyone who's been married more than 15 minutes can tell you.  They hear what they want to hear.  (I'd like to think I'm not the same way but I wouldn't bet my stash of threads on that point!)

This is a long introduction to the funniest thing I've read in a long time, courtesy of Barbara Elmore.  She has a funny story to tell about how her rooster piece got its name. It's a lovely realistic fowl portrait and an amazing piece of needlepoint, but the thing that got me laughing is the link her sister sent her.  Read Barbara's article first and admire that amazing bird before you click on that link.
http://stitchpography.blogspot.com/2011/07/knitting-or-knot.html

Also put down your drink and get out the kleenex because reading Barbara's link made me laugh out loud until I cried.  Don't click on the link until you are someplace private, either.

The next time my husband calls needlepoint "knitting" I'm going to tell him it's not knitting, it's a chicken.  Then I will collapse in laughter and he'll shake his head in wonder.  He might even not call it knitting for a while for fear of my becoming hysterical with laughter again.  [snicker]

Marriage is a wonderful institution, isn't it?

UPDATE:  There's more to the chicken story Barbara linked to.  There are even t-shirts for sale.  Two versions, one more polite than the other. Plus a baby Beyonce complete with flying wild boar on the little one's head.
http://thebloggess.com/2011/06/i-dont-have-a-title-for-this-because-ive-run-out-of-puns-please-insert-your-own/

http://thebloggess.com/2011/07/knock-knock-motherfucker-giant-metal-chickens-revisited/

UPDATE #2:  Ann has a similar problem.
http://stitchingfoolishness.blogspot.com/2011/09/we-may-have-been-married-too-long.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

Poisonous

DMC's blog just posted mention of Sinister Stitch, which is actually the needle artist Victoria Crowder Payne. She currently specializes in embroidering poisonous plants.  There are plenty of links in the article where you can see more of Victoria's work, including a documentary.  This will be a fun exploration for anyone interested in plants, poisons and the artistic temperment.
http://dmc-threads.com/stitching-art/

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com

Ehrman Alert

Fans of Ehrman's traditional needlepoint kits will be interested to hear that their Six Days of Creation series is currently on sale.  These 12 count kits are designed by Alex Beattie.  They remind me of William Morris' designs somehow.  While you are visiting, check out the sale section for more wonderful designs meant to be stitched with wools in tent stitches.
http://www.ehrmantapestry.com/Departments/Creation-Series.aspx

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com