The weekend makes me tired. I think for most people, the weekend is a time to recharge. For me, it’s my chance to get out and get things done. So sometimes I overdo it. And then I crash. I napped on Saturday and on Sunday, just as I did last weekend, and then I suffered from slight insomnia last night. Just couldn’t get it quite right.
It was a lovely weekend though. I went to the tried and true Quality Thrift Store a quarter-mile away and picked up some neat finds. Instead of crocheting my own, I found a random-stripe ripple afghan for $5. And it’s already broken in.
I also found this tediously embroidered tree. No lie–about 7 people stopped me at the thrift store to comment on it. Lots of Oh, that’s interesting!s. I agree. Though it is also a bit strange. I’m thinking of embellishing it somehow. Perhaps with birds or flowers. Any ideas?
And here is my Mystery WIP. I began it while watching Barton Fink with Evan, and it evolved into I don’t know what. A scarf? A purse? A pillow? I really don’t know. At first, I was working from a pattern in Pretty Knits. I knew my gauge was off, but I didn’t realize how off. I decided to make a ruffle to slim things down, and now I don’t know what this is anymore. But it started as a bag. Hmmm…
Speaking of Barton Fink, Evan is doing a Coen Brothers Month over at Movie Zeal. He talked me into watching all 12 of their films sequentially with him. I’ve never studied a director (or two) in this way before, and it’s very interesting to see their work evolve. I find that I feel strongly about every film–I either love it or hate it. But then I also think Perhaps this will be better upon a second viewing… I don’t know. I’ve always loved Raising Arizona. Since I was about 8 years old. Knowing the quirkiness of this film helped me appreciate Blood Simple. I couldn’t help but notice similar themes, camera angles, and even a splash of their Coen humor. But when we got to Miller’s Crossing and Barton Fink, I was pretty disappointed. But like I said, maybe if I watch them again?
Last night was The Hudsucker Proxy night.
And The Brothers redeemed themselves. At least, for now.
April 7th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
OK, so I was right. You craft while watching films with Evan (or in this case, overdosing on the Coen brothers). Maybe you could get Evan doing cross stich again!