Cat #2 (From Favourite Upholstery Fabric)

This is the second in the series of cats made from a favourite upholstery fabric. :)

Showbiz

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We spent a most interesting afternoon at a local community theatre production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Hubby and I got to see the show for free because we were asked to volunteer. We handed out programs and showed folks to their seats.

Simple enough, but things never go quite like you expect them too. We were up in the balcony. First, we had to ask people if they wouldn't mind sharing programs because we didn't have enough for everybody. Second, the numbers on the seats were not well marked and so we were fumbling around with flashlights trying to get everyone seated before the curtain went up. :)

We were also told that if anyone left their seat during the performance, we had to escort them down the stairs with a flashlight. Apparently there had been previous mishaps with the stairs. Hubby got to see the whole show without interruption. I had to see three people down the stairs and so I missed a few bits.

One thing that surprised me was that nowhere in the program could I find credit given to Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Tim Rice, you know, the writers of the show. Everyone else right down to the janitor got a mention. Well, no, I tell a lie. Hubby and I weren't mentioned. :)

Actually, it was pretty good. The actor who played Joseph was charismatic and energetic with a smooth voice. Actors are chameleonic as the picture in the lobby of "Joseph" wearing civilian clothes looked like an ordinary guy with a receding hairline. After the show when we were leaving the theatre, I noticed that one of the chorus girls without her Liz Taylor Cleopatra wig was in fact a middle aged gray haired woman.

That's showbiz. :)

A Favourite Upholstery Fabric

Here is what I was working on today using some gorgeous upholstery fabric I found in a bargain bin. I like it so much that I'm going to do a series of cats with this fabric at the risk of getting bored. I usually like to change colours from one project to the next.

One World One Heart Winner

Congratulations to Jingle, who is the winner of my One World One Heart door prize.

Jingle, I have contacted you by Email and look forward to hearing from you shortly.

Thanks to all who took the time to stop by and leave a comment. :)

Anniversary

My mother passed away four years ago today.

One thing I will always remember about her is that she never, ever, wore pants. She was always in a dress or a skirt. I find that inspiring and would like to shift towards wearing more dresses myself.

Ema (which means mother in her native Estonian).
1920-2007

Thinking About Dad

Today my thoughts go out to my dad who would have celebrated his 96th birthday. He passed away in November 2007.

Two days from now will mark the 4th anniversary of my mother's death.

Sweet Heart (But Not For Me)

Not every one has a sweetheart or a Valentine. That’s what I had in mind when I made this piece. The text:

“Sweet Heart, but it doesn’t beat for me
It beats softly in love but not for me
Sweet lips I know I’ll never kiss
You’re what I’m afraid I must miss”

is from a song found on a favourite Maria Muldaur LP recorded way back in 1974. The song always stuck with me.

I used the same template I created for my Evil Cat. The printed cottons are various shades of red and pink, the usual colours we associate with Valentine’s Day. The heart is broken because she has no sweetheart.