Comments for The Lisa Chronicles http://biblyotheke.net Thu, 17 May 2012 17:59:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Cross-stitch is not for the weak by Michelle B http://biblyotheke.net/2012/05/cross-stitch-is-not-for-the-weak/#comment-149 Michelle B Thu, 17 May 2012 17:59:00 +0000 http://biblyotheke.net/?p=656#comment-149 Hi Lisa. I read your post with interest and then amusement. I am in Chicago and I have been an avid cross stitcher since 2003. I do have many friends that stitch now or did in the past but I had no idea it was suddenly now the "new hip thing" among "cool kids." I think I am about 2 years (?) older than you. I thought knitting was still in that top spot. Everyone seems to be on ravelry. I wish there was similar for xs. Or at least an app where I could track what DMC and other floss I own so when I shop I know what I am missing. I would suggest you get a kit rather than buying all the separate pieces. First, no way to know if the fabric you bought will work with the pattern you like. For instance, Aida is most available at HL, in counts like 14-16-18. Personally I detest Aida and rarely use it, so most of the patterns I like call for linen or evenweave. Of course you can adapt patterns but I wouldn't do that on your first try out. Anyway a kit will include the pattern, the correct size and count of fabric, needles, all threads, and thread organizers. You can buy one and just start right away. I have seen them at HL though in the last 5 years stitch offerings at bigger craft stores have really dwindled. You can also find lots of great patterns online and some in kits. Like The Library by Little House Needleworks: http://www.thesilverneedle.co/includes/templates/SilverNeedle/images//littlehouse/littlehouse-TheLibrary500.jpg My favorite that i have done so far: The Oak Island Mystery pirate map: http://www.lynnenicoletti.com/largerpirate.html IN fact I love ALL of the literary designs from Lynn Nicoletti http://www.lynnenicoletti.com/literarydesigns.html That Doctor Who Angel project was very cool. I myself would not do it bc 1) I hate Aida. I stitch over 2 and with Aida I can only stitch over 1 (1 thread). 2) I love patterns with words and letters but I hate to stitch words and letters. Sadly. 3) I like more color in my patterns. There were a lot of floss colors but the pattern looked mostly black and white and gray. To get that photographic look, you would need to do a lot of half stitches and 3/4 stitches to get the curved lines. Those can be tough against black especially. Some of the cool patterns I've pinned that I want to do... Zombies! http://pinterest.com/pin/89790586290229239/ Martini Witches! http://pinterest.com/pin/89790586290229270/ Voodoo! http://pinterest.com/pin/89790586290191032/ Big Bang Theory http://pinterest.com/pin/89790586290182431/ Breakfast Club http://pinterest.com/pin/89790586290178864/ If you are ever in the Chicago area I recommend Welcome Stitchery -- they sell patterns, kits, all the fabric you could want or need, beads, buttons, scissors, everything. They also sell online. I just don't have enough walls in my house.... Hi Lisa. I read your post with interest and then amusement. I am in Chicago and I have been an avid cross stitcher since 2003. I do have many friends that stitch now or did in the past but I had no idea it was suddenly now the “new hip thing” among “cool kids.” I think I am about 2 years (?) older than you. I thought knitting was still in that top spot. Everyone seems to be on ravelry. I wish there was similar for xs. Or at least an app where I could track what DMC and other floss I own so when I shop I know what I am missing.

I would suggest you get a kit rather than buying all the separate pieces. First, no way to know if the fabric you bought will work with the pattern you like. For instance, Aida is most available at HL, in counts like 14-16-18. Personally I detest Aida and rarely use it, so most of the patterns I like call for linen or evenweave. Of course you can adapt patterns but I wouldn’t do that on your first try out.

Anyway a kit will include the pattern, the correct size and count of fabric, needles, all threads, and thread organizers. You can buy one and just start right away. I have seen them at HL though in the last 5 years stitch offerings at bigger craft stores have really dwindled.

You can also find lots of great patterns online and some in kits. Like The Library by Little House Needleworks: http://www.thesilverneedle.co/includes/templates/SilverNeedle/images//littlehouse/littlehouse-TheLibrary500.jpg

My favorite that i have done so far: The Oak Island Mystery pirate map: http://www.lynnenicoletti.com/largerpirate.html

IN fact I love ALL of the literary designs from Lynn Nicoletti
http://www.lynnenicoletti.com/literarydesigns.html

That Doctor Who Angel project was very cool. I myself would not do it bc 1) I hate Aida. I stitch over 2 and with Aida I can only stitch over 1 (1 thread). 2) I love patterns with words and letters but I hate to stitch words and letters. Sadly. 3) I like more color in my patterns. There were a lot of floss colors but the pattern looked mostly black and white and gray. To get that photographic look, you would need to do a lot of half stitches and 3/4 stitches to get the curved lines. Those can be tough against black especially.

Some of the cool patterns I’ve pinned that I want to do…
Zombies! http://pinterest.com/pin/89790586290229239/
Martini Witches! http://pinterest.com/pin/89790586290229270/
Voodoo! http://pinterest.com/pin/89790586290191032/
Big Bang Theory http://pinterest.com/pin/89790586290182431/
Breakfast Club http://pinterest.com/pin/89790586290178864/

If you are ever in the Chicago area I recommend Welcome Stitchery — they sell patterns, kits, all the fabric you could want or need, beads, buttons, scissors, everything. They also sell online.

I just don’t have enough walls in my house….

]]> Comment on If not then, then now by John Kirriemuir http://biblyotheke.net/2012/05/if-not-then-then-now/#comment-148 John Kirriemuir Sun, 06 May 2012 19:04:00 +0000 http://biblyotheke.net/?p=609#comment-148 To quote Ernest Hemingway: "Write when drunk; edit when sober." To quote Ernest Hemingway: “Write when drunk; edit when sober.”

]]> Comment on Bone chips and Felix by Michelle B http://biblyotheke.net/2012/04/bone-chips-and-felix/#comment-147 Michelle B Tue, 01 May 2012 15:11:00 +0000 http://biblyotheke.net/?p=537#comment-147 You are turning 40 soon, right? ANd now you have finished your education, gotten your degree. gotten a job in your field. Gotten married, bought a house in a nice small town. I think it'[s time to relax and just enjoy your accomplishments, at 40. You are turning 40 soon, right? ANd now you have finished your education, gotten your degree. gotten a job in your field. Gotten married, bought a house in a nice small town. I think it’[s time to relax and just enjoy your accomplishments, at 40.

]]> Comment on Bone chips and Felix by Lindsay http://biblyotheke.net/2012/04/bone-chips-and-felix/#comment-146 Lindsay Tue, 01 May 2012 04:23:00 +0000 http://biblyotheke.net/?p=537#comment-146 You and me both, with the crazy. =] You know I'll listen whenever you have mutterings, and it won't sound weird to me. Maybe we should chat, when we meet up for our Sherlock session. =] You and me both, with the crazy. =] You know I’ll listen whenever you have mutterings, and it won’t sound weird to me. Maybe we should chat, when we meet up for our Sherlock session. =]

]]> Comment on It’s all about the hair. by JC Brown http://biblyotheke.net/2012/04/its-all-about-the-hair/#comment-145 JC Brown Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:01:00 +0000 http://biblyotheke.net/?p=275#comment-145 As someone with curly hair that has decided to embrace it (within the last 4 months), I sincerely appreciate this post -- thank you!  As someone with curly hair that has decided to embrace it (within the last 4 months), I sincerely appreciate this post — thank you! 

]]> Comment on The Caravaggio Project by Michelle B http://biblyotheke.net/2012/04/the-caravaggio-project/#comment-144 Michelle B Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:40:00 +0000 http://biblyotheke.net/?p=347#comment-144 I really like Caravaggio as well. What is it about art history... I had to take 2 surveys for my museum studies minor ,and I just loved both. As both classes were in the days long before the internet, that was quite a challenge. A final exam of writing essays on 6 works of of the 400 or more we were required ot memorize... ah! Yet I also really wanted to add the art history major. No problems with learning another language. But since I already had 2 majors and a minor and I didn't want to drop any of them... sigh. My own personal love is for the Dutch Renaissance. One of the reasons I chose Amsterdam for my 30th birthday. Loved seeing a real Vermeer in person. On the plus side, here it is 20 yrs later and my little cousin is graduating from my alma mater next month. With a BA in art history! Yay! I really like Caravaggio as well. What is it about art history… I had to take 2 surveys for my museum studies minor ,and I just loved both. As both classes were in the days long before the internet, that was quite a challenge. A final exam of writing essays on 6 works of of the 400 or more we were required ot memorize… ah!

Yet I also really wanted to add the art history major. No problems with learning another language. But since I already had 2 majors and a minor and I didn’t want to drop any of them… sigh.

My own personal love is for the Dutch Renaissance. One of the reasons I chose Amsterdam for my 30th birthday. Loved seeing a real Vermeer in person.

On the plus side, here it is 20 yrs later and my little cousin is graduating from my alma mater next month. With a BA in art history! Yay!

]]> Comment on It’s all about the hair. by Sarahjeannejones http://biblyotheke.net/2012/04/its-all-about-the-hair/#comment-143 Sarahjeannejones Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:06:00 +0000 http://biblyotheke.net/?p=275#comment-143 For those who have straight/limp hair to begin with---this can work for you, too!  I did it for a long time, though now that I have bangs I wash more frequently--every third day or so.  For me there was a period of adjustment where by day three my hair would be a bit gross, but after a couple of months everything adjusted to the new once-a-week schedule. I've been using Indian Hemp goo from the ethnic lady haircare section lately, just a TINY TINY CAN'T STRESS ENOUGH HOW TINY amount on my scalp and then brushed through keeps my scalp in good dandruff free shape and makes my hair soft and more likely to bend to my will. For those who have straight/limp hair to begin with—this can work for you, too!  I did it for a long time, though now that I have bangs I wash more frequently–every third day or so.  For me there was a period of adjustment where by day three my hair would be a bit gross, but after a couple of months everything adjusted to the new once-a-week schedule.

I’ve been using Indian Hemp goo from the ethnic lady haircare section lately, just a TINY TINY CAN’T STRESS ENOUGH HOW TINY amount on my scalp and then brushed through keeps my scalp in good dandruff free shape and makes my hair soft and more likely to bend to my will.

]]> Comment on Unfucking Throbbing Manor by Day 12: A few weeks of fail | The Lisa Chronicles http://biblyotheke.net/2012/02/unfucking-throbbing-manor/#comment-141 Day 12: A few weeks of fail | The Lisa Chronicles Sun, 08 Apr 2012 15:49:41 +0000 http://biblyotheke.net/?p=135#comment-141 [...] clamoring for my attention a few weeks ago have grown and are still clamoring for my attention. My fist shaking of a few weeks ago has quieted down to a murmur. I feel so disappointed with [...] [...] clamoring for my attention a few weeks ago have grown and are still clamoring for my attention. My fist shaking of a few weeks ago has quieted down to a murmur. I feel so disappointed with [...]

]]> Comment on angry girl is angry by biblyotheke http://biblyotheke.net/2012/04/angry-girl-is-angry/#comment-140 biblyotheke Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:32:00 +0000 http://biblyotheke.net/?p=239#comment-140 You're totally right re: "I think if one is a person who is constantly on the offense, it can come across as being overly aggressive, and that does turn people off."  I've calmed down A LOT in the last decade or so, so it's with a much clearer view when I find myself going through old motions. [To note: Some friends I haven't seen in years have all commented how much more settled I am NOW as opposed to then.]  Like I said, I'm hyperaware of my actions but there is only so much I can and be willing to do; some folks are just plain not going to like me. You’re totally right re: “I think if one is a person who is constantly on the offense, it can come across as being overly aggressive, and that does turn people off.”  I’ve calmed down A LOT in the last decade or so, so it’s with a much clearer view when I find myself going through old motions. [To note: Some friends I haven't seen in years have all commented how much more settled I am NOW as opposed to then.]  Like I said, I’m hyperaware of my actions but there is only so much I can and be willing to do; some folks are just plain not going to like me.

]]> Comment on angry girl is angry by Michelle B http://biblyotheke.net/2012/04/angry-girl-is-angry/#comment-139 Michelle B Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:53:00 +0000 http://biblyotheke.net/?p=239#comment-139 I am sorry to hear this. I think if one is a person who is constantly on the offense, it can come across as being overly aggressive, and that does turn people off. I got written up last summer at my new job, for interrupting people with my non-work related conversation. Yep! Asking how was your weekend, got me tattled on. I also think libraries are sometimes the haven of the introvert (not a bad thing) and the socially awkward, and if you are not that, then you can be seen as a threat. I am sorry to hear this. I think if one is a person who is constantly on the offense, it can come across as being overly aggressive, and that does turn people off.

I got written up last summer at my new job, for interrupting people with my non-work related conversation. Yep! Asking how was your weekend, got me tattled on. I also think libraries are sometimes the haven of the introvert (not a bad thing) and the socially awkward, and if you are not that, then you can be seen as a threat.

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