Another post...another SNEAK PEEK preview of a new design....BUZZY String!
"What's the buzz? Tell me what's a happenin'!" I couldn't resist using this line - does anyone recognize this lyric? It's from Jesus Christ Superstar musical, the unofficial soundtrack of my youth. But I digress...
Buzzy String is our new Snippet, shipping to needlework shops this Wednesday. We're busy packing orders today, and I'm taking a break to rest my aching knee. It's tough getting old! We named this one Buzzy String because there are lots of buzzy things in it...bees, dragonflies and ladybugs, all intertwined with alpha letters and summer-y motifs.
Buzzy String is a companion piece to Spring String, which came out a few months ago. We'll continue the series (since you asked for it!) with Spooky String in a couple more months. All the String Snippets are really quick, fun little projects. I stitched them myself, and completed each model in a couple evenings (translation: 3-4 of my favorite TV shows or a couple movies).
Speaking of which...I'm looking for ideas for new stuff to watch on TV...CAN YOU HELP???
We record almost EVERYTHING we watch, because we just can't deal with the commercials. Then when we're winding down in the evenings, (if we're home!), we scroll through the list and decide what to watch. I work on stitching models and Alan is busy sacking buttons.
Some of our favorite shows to find waiting for us to watch are The Good Wife (drama!!!), Modern Family (therapeutic comedy), Elementary (Alan likes this Sherlock Holmes revival), Smash (my music theater fix), Downtown Abbey (heartbroken about the final episode)...and more which I can't remember without checking the queue.
What are your favorite things on TV right now? Send me your favorite shows and why you like them! I just finished designing a really special TOP SECRET project, and I need some stitching time in front of the TV!
Oh wow, Jesus Christ Superstar, a great soundtrack from younger days! A boy invited me to see it in Kansas City & my folks wouldn't let me go. I finally saw it at Gammage Auditorium here in Phoenix when I was in my 30s - loved it! Buzzy String looks fun. The only network shows I watch are NCIS, NCIS:LA, Parenthood, & Blue Bloods. I watch lots of cable news, HGTV, & Antiques Roadshow.
ReplyDeleteWe love The Good Wife, Elementary, Smash, Castle (my favorite), The Mentalist (another favorite), Blue Bloods, Body of Proof and my all time favorite The Big Bang Theory. Love your new snippet.
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Just found a new favorite on PBS - called Mr. Selfridge.
ReplyDeleteAnother great English drama with the most amazing costuming, sets, etc.
Missed the first one, but now I'm hooked.
My other favorites are Antiques Road Show and Dancing with the Stars ( since that is what I want to do in my next life.)
Judy
My husband's and my guilty pleasures are Mad Men, Dancing With The Stars, The Voice, American Idol and Castle. I also like Grey's Anatomy, but sometimes the medical scenes are a bit "over the top". - Colette
ReplyDeleteWe love Suits, White Collar and Lie to Me. If you're looking for an especially delicious & evil series, check out Netflix's new House of Cards series with Kevin Spacey!
ReplyDeleteI am crazy about the series on FX, The Americans.
ReplyDeleteKGB spy drama set in suburban Washington D.C. in the early 1980s. (the hair and clothes!) The show centers on the arranged marriage of Phillip and Elizabeth Jennings, who have two children who know nothing about their parents’ true identity. Kerri Russel plays Elizabeth.
Let's try again...all on USA and currently on demand cause they are off until summer. They're series too so you need to watch from the beginning of the season. Suits is my favorite followed by White Collar, Burn Notice, Necessary Roughness. And I can't forget Downton Abbey (heartbroken over it) and NCIS, Blue Bloods, Elementary and Person of Interest.
ReplyDeleteMom and I are watching Call the Midwives on PBS.
ReplyDeleteJesus Christ, Superstar--the first professional musical I ever attended! My son played Peter in a neighborhood version about 5 years ago in Chicago--that was a thrill.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite TV show is NCIS. I even watch those marathons on USA. I just never get tired of it. Baseball games are good for stitching too. I keep company with my husband without falling asleep.
Looking forward to the new designs! My TV guilty pleasures are Deadliest Catch (coming back on the 16th), Downton Abbey (love this show), Longmire (about a Sheriff in Wyoming), Cake Boss, and That Metal Show (going back to my early 20's with Heavy Metal music!), and Phoenix-area news.
ReplyDeleteAnother vote for Call the Midwife on PBS. Great show!
ReplyDeleteMmmh should I list it? I watch to much tv ;)
ReplyDeleteLet me see... Doctor Who, Sherlock, Elementary, Downton Abbey, Call the Midwife, Ripper Street, Criminal Minds, Revenge, NCIS, Mr. Selfridge, Once Upon a Time, Person Of Interest, The Mentalist, Body of Proof, The Big Bang Theory, Arrow and more believe me ;)
As you can see I like all kinds of shows. Mainly crime and fantasy/sci-fi and some I watch because of actors I like and if I like the show beyond that it's a bonus ;)
Should give Game of Thrones another try but haven't forgiven them what they did to my poor Bean!
I record most of my watchings also. I love Criminal Minds, Dancing with the Stars, Call the Midwife, Last of the Summer Wine. For comedy I enjoy The Big Bang Theory. I also always record any cycling races because I want to watch cycling, not commercials. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm french but I prefer american series like: The Mentalist, Grey's Anatomy, Person of Interest...my favorites at the moment...Bravo for everything you make, i love your energy and positiv attitude!...Best regards...Coralie68
ReplyDeleteA fairly new one on TNT on Monday nights is called 'Monday morning'....a chief of staff reviews(critiques)the Drs when something goes wrong...Dallas also but one show left this season. Blue Bloods CBS Friday(Tom Selleck-need I say more). Revolution(NBC-Mondays).
ReplyDeleteI grew with on Jesus Christ Superstar! I love the soundtrack.Right now my favorite shows are 'The Voice' and (don't judge)'Myrtle Manor'. LOL I call it my trash no think TV show. I'm not sure why I like it. I also like 'Call the Midwives' on PBS.
ReplyDeleteCall the Midwife and Mr. Selfridge on PBS are both very good. Of course, I love to stitch to old movies. Mrs. Miniver, Since You Went Away, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Dancing in the Rain are all favorites. Hugs and happy stitching, Lynn
ReplyDeleteI love Call the Midwife!! It is great!
ReplyDeleteLove your designs!
ReplyDeleteCurrent favorite TV shows are Downton Abbey (got all the DVDs, and even my 12 year-old twins are hooked!), Castle, and Army Wives. I find myself getting into Grey's Anatomy again. Lots of others, but these are the top favorites along with alot on HGTV!
Besides Downton Abbey which you already watch, I love Nashville and Revenge. Other shows I really like are Once Upon a Time, Bones, Castle, Parenthood, Grey's Anatomy, Dallas, Big Bang Theory.
ReplyDeleteLove the new Snippet!!! Of course, I love all of your designs!! I just finished the Pilgrims!!! Love them!!
ReplyDeleteI watch The Voice, Modern Family, Castle, Project Runway, The Apprentice and of course just finished The Bible...WOW!!! it was an eye-opener!!!
I also am a soap opera nut....Days, Y&R....now, I also work fulltime.....how do I watch so much?!!!!
Have a great evening!!!
Ellen S
I DVR Revenge (has a little of everything, romance, mystery, crime etc) Big Bang Theory, Justified on FX (who can resist Timothy Oliphant? Smash, Nashville (great music) TV lands- Hot in Cleveland (comedy) with Betty White. I need to DVR the 1st season of Downton Abbey!
ReplyDeleteI love Revenge(a little of everything) Nashville(great music and story line) Big Bang Theory (go back and watch from the first season), Smash, Justified on FX (love Timothy Oliphant) Hot in Cleveland with Betty White. I've heard Scandal is really good too. And if you like reality TV, I like The Voice.
ReplyDeleteTwo newer programs that are must watch for me are Monday Mornings and The Following. Try to watch The Following from the beginning - It builds week on week and you learn the back story a little at a time. O can't wait to see the secret project!
ReplyDeleteCheck out Revenge, Scandal, Red Widow all on ABC I always record stuff that way I can watch them commercial free
ReplyDeleteSince you asked--I second "Monday Mornings". It is on at 9 PM on Monday evenings on TNT. I think they have had 3 or 4 episodes so far so you wouldn't be to far behind. You will love it if you like medical stories--of course it centers around ER and Surgery. Just has been a really good show so far. Also like but not on now--The Closer(loved Brenda!)you can catch reruns of it and it has a new spin off called Major Crimes which has turned out to be just as good and Rizzoli and Isles(not sure of the spelling but both are series on TNT but are on hiatus till June. For laughs Big Bang has it--pzinga! We also watch Elementary, Mentalist, Blood Bloods, NCIS, NCIS Los Angeles.
ReplyDeleteMy favorites are Once Upon A Time and Revenge. It was nice to met you tonight, IL Vicinos is my favorite place to eat.. have you tried their tiramisu? Sheri
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