This little embroidered number (I'm SUCH an embroidery novice, so don't chuckle) is wool felt with vintage buttons mounted on an old brooch that had an unfortunate cabochon.
I made this little brooch late last night after a fun + exhausting dinner & movie (I made this summery, chicken + rice dish with a crazy-good sauce). The sauce is one of those things that can't help but be delicious because it is comprised of such tasty ingredients...white wine, chicken broth, cream, onion, garlic, lemon...mmmm.
We went to see Superbad (along with every person under the age of 20 in the Athens area, by the looks of the packed theater and obnoxious lines) which was mostly funny and good. Not Supergood...but who doesn't miss George Michael now that Arrested Development is no more? I know that I do.
I also finished up this little girl yesterday:
She's a gift for a very lovely lady and some equally cute little girls in the UK, who did a very special favor for me, and she'll be jetting off to her destination soon.
Enjoy the tail-end of the weekend!
I'm trying to figure out how to spend it...
Comments (22)
They are both lovely--the button is adorable and I'm sure the little girl is going to be thrilled with her doll. I'm off to see Superbad next week as a break from lots of writing and too much thinking. I think I need some more stupidity in my life.
moya · August 19, 2007 at 04:37 PM
I love me some George Michael, too. Such a travesty that they cancelled AD. If you (or someone you know) owns an XBOX 360 download the clark and michael show to see him in his glory now. the sketches are completely random and sometimes uncomfortable (in the way of AD) and have plenty of AD cameos. Or try clarkandmichael.com if you don't have one. Either way, it shouldn't be missed.
my husband and I are the kind of people (freaks, geeks, whatever) who pour a glass of wine and giggle uncontrollably at this show on a Friday night.
claire · August 19, 2007 at 05:21 PM
I have the shirt that the doll is wearing! I was so excited when I saw it on sale at Forever 21... I'm wearing it for the first day of school.
sarah · August 19, 2007 at 05:30 PM
ahm... any saturday sales coming up? i want a big dolly look alike. actually i relaly love this type of top for her. cani do you a favor ? haha
kim* · August 19, 2007 at 05:38 PM
Oh. My. God. Emily! Do you ever rest? The button is over the top adorable! I just cannot believe how prolific you are...a new work of art every day! Good grief!
Laura · August 19, 2007 at 05:49 PM
I fried up some beignets to add a bit of sweetness to the end of the weekend. Throw some sugar on it.
KiWi · August 19, 2007 at 07:41 PM
I went to see Superbad on Saturday out of love for all things Arrested D + George Michael. I liked his character a lot.
sarah · August 19, 2007 at 07:49 PM
that sauce sounds yummy! I love the little brooch. Very nice. You are a better embroiderer than I ever will be.
MissKoolAid · August 19, 2007 at 08:09 PM
I love the button, its very cute and great use of color. I just watched Arrested Development today... great show too bad it is no more :(
Tracey · August 19, 2007 at 10:46 PM
Love the button
xoxo
Dees · August 20, 2007 at 03:12 AM
That button brooch is so charming.
Linda · August 20, 2007 at 04:13 AM
The brooch is a love. Nice work.
Melissa T · August 20, 2007 at 08:25 AM
that brooch=major swoonage :)
elizabeth · August 20, 2007 at 11:00 AM
So cute Miss Emily!
tiffany · August 20, 2007 at 11:05 AM
so cute! I LOVE the use of buttons in BOTH of these projects.
okay, Emily, I HAVE to ask you - since I spent much of Friday searching for brooch frames to make an embroidered brooch myself (coincidence?) - how did you get your textile bit to stay put in there? A strong glue? Or were you able to salvage the little teeth that sometimes hold the cabochon in? I'd love a tip or two, it might help me find just that right style of brooch frame - I've been mulling this for weeks, if you can believe it.
sarah · August 20, 2007 at 11:49 AM
I keep coming back for little peeps! She is so adorable!
I can't believe how much my stats have gone up today.Wish I had a more interesting post up!
Kristy · August 20, 2007 at 01:28 PM
The dish sound as yummy as your doll is cute! Can you post the receipe.
Maria M. Arnold · August 20, 2007 at 01:50 PM
I second the recipe request!
Jenifer Higgins · August 20, 2007 at 02:24 PM
A gorgeous lady!
littlestitcher · August 20, 2007 at 04:52 PM
A gorgeous lady!
littlestitcher · August 20, 2007 at 04:53 PM
Hola Senorita, Oh that sauce, tummy rummbling.
I have heard people really enjoyed the movie.. Should I really go see it??
Love the buttons and the little girl... xxooxo
A Fanciful Twist · August 20, 2007 at 05:59 PM
Joe got me Arrested Development Season 2 on DVD for my birthday. Great fun to watch while feeding le bebe. :o)
Jenny Rebecca · August 24, 2007 at 12:08 AM