tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post3286500099991128728..comments2024-03-28T14:10:50.561-07:00Comments on Kittling: Books: While Miz Kittling Knits: The Brokenwood MysteriesCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-22216478999663782952016-02-03T23:29:44.610-07:002016-02-03T23:29:44.610-07:00I have a friend who makes beautiful quilts. I admi...I have a friend who makes beautiful quilts. I admire anyone who does any sort of needleart well.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-76704826323307215642016-02-03T21:19:55.567-07:002016-02-03T21:19:55.567-07:00I tried to knit during college, but I just couldn&...I tried to knit during college, but I just couldn't get the hang of it. I admire those who can do it well.<br /><br />I'm enamored now of beautiful quilts. An article in the New York Times of Feb. 3 about quilters in Oakland, Calif. Incredible work - and it is art.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-47418491648113969532016-02-03T00:52:14.006-07:002016-02-03T00:52:14.006-07:00I never thought of it that way before, but I guess...I never thought of it that way before, but I guess they do!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-56072734568451748652016-02-02T17:47:35.765-07:002016-02-02T17:47:35.765-07:00My mother was a seamstress and crocheted, but I di...My mother was a seamstress and crocheted, but I didn't catch the bug. The yarn and pattern is intriguing. The TV series also sounds intriguing. They go together.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06666609213171939599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-8439637811407577362016-02-01T23:49:49.115-07:002016-02-01T23:49:49.115-07:00That is lovely yarn and knitting. It must be so r...That is lovely yarn and knitting. It must be so relaxing to do that and watch TV.<br /><br />Which brings me to say that I have only seen The Brokenwood Mysteries listed at Acorn's website. I knew nothing about this series. Now that I know it's set in New Zealand and is recommended, I'll have to find it at the library and reserve. I just discovered that my library system carries Acorn's programs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-48373692325682545042016-02-01T18:03:47.582-07:002016-02-01T18:03:47.582-07:00So am I!So am I!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-22647204055417734662016-02-01T18:03:16.272-07:002016-02-01T18:03:16.272-07:00The women in my family have been "needle arti...The women in my family have been "needle artists" for generations. My grandmother could see a photo of a dress in the newspaper, use the newspaper to draw out the pattern, and within no time, I'd have a new dress. My great aunt was the one in the family who crocheted. She had a penchant for eye-wateringly bright colors, bless 'er!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-51046360208446101262016-02-01T18:00:50.340-07:002016-02-01T18:00:50.340-07:00That's wonderful news-- thanks so much for let...That's wonderful news-- thanks so much for letting us know!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-89326698905103394662016-02-01T18:00:21.743-07:002016-02-01T18:00:21.743-07:00I've found that if your "audience" i...I've found that if your "audience" is a bunch of non-needle-artists, they're much less apt to notice things like that; whereas, folks like you and I tend to see those little details. <br /><br />I once did a tablecloth with Russian punch needle embroidery. It's been part of my Christmas stash for a couple of decades now.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-60160347979920221792016-02-01T15:53:28.909-07:002016-02-01T15:53:28.909-07:00We rented "Brokenwood" from Netflix and ...We rented "Brokenwood" from Netflix and loved it! I wish Acorn was available for an Android tablet. So glad to hear it is coming back for a 3rd season!Tom Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15432824229641443195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-68500519179160161242016-02-01T15:31:01.944-07:002016-02-01T15:31:01.944-07:00I'm not a knitter etc but my mom was very tale...I'm not a knitter etc but my mom was very talented when it came to stuff like that. Her favorites were sewing and crocheting. Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974471357928655315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-40344447593339494292016-02-01T14:07:38.317-07:002016-02-01T14:07:38.317-07:00It's been a little while, but yes. The tablecl...It's been a little while, but yes. The tablecloth was, unfortunately, one of my first projects. Ambition outweighed skill. By the time I was better practiced at it, I was working on the outside edges of the tablecloth, which were nice and tight, while the inside parts were looser. One had to iron the cloth, set it on the table, and hope no one noticed the lack of evenness in tension from the center to the outer edges,lol!<br /><br />But yes, I really enjoy tatting. I've also gone through spells of knitting and crocheting, as well.Pepper Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00088936125225559789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-87764331202278921602016-02-01T13:54:53.581-07:002016-02-01T13:54:53.581-07:00Brokenwood Mysteries has been granted another NZ$4...Brokenwood Mysteries has been granted another NZ$4million for its third series this year by NZ On Air funding body.AntDGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18250183411028311458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-9933022481932160782016-02-01T13:36:25.362-07:002016-02-01T13:36:25.362-07:00Acorn's lineup of mysteries is wonderful, isn&...Acorn's lineup of mysteries is wonderful, isn't it?Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-44404337458058644782016-02-01T13:35:52.750-07:002016-02-01T13:35:52.750-07:00You tat??? Be still, my heart. I LOVE tatting but...You tat??? Be still, my heart. I LOVE tatting but have absolutely no talent for it. I've collected a few pieces of tatting over the years.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-425702247474242982016-02-01T13:34:17.782-07:002016-02-01T13:34:17.782-07:00You're welcome, Sharon! I hope you enjoy Broke...You're welcome, Sharon! I hope you enjoy Brokenwood.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-71768789257074492782016-02-01T13:33:39.714-07:002016-02-01T13:33:39.714-07:00Knitting the same patterns over and over is like r...Knitting the same patterns over and over is like reading the same book over and over-- boring! :-)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-15132324507657455782016-02-01T09:34:16.452-07:002016-02-01T09:34:16.452-07:00OK I will switch back to Acorn from Netflix. I ha...OK I will switch back to Acorn from Netflix. I have to do this every few months because I love Acorn mysteries. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05269298194367304597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-79459934414152779442016-02-01T08:47:13.018-07:002016-02-01T08:47:13.018-07:00Even if you don't wear lace yourself, it's...Even if you don't wear lace yourself, it's fascinating to make. I've tatted a number of things, including a fairly good-sized lace tablecloth. Definitely a nice pattern you're working there.<br /><br />You have to wonder why it seems all other English-speaking countries have a much better grasp of/appreciation for mystery series than the US does. Every time a really good show gets made here, it seems to be by accident and it gets cancelled well before it can really get its legs under it.Pepper Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00088936125225559789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-23504287236315530812016-02-01T07:20:46.622-07:002016-02-01T07:20:46.622-07:00I hope to check this series out very soon. Your de...I hope to check this series out very soon. Your description of the characters and the filming in New Zealand have me hooked already! Your knitting is beautiful, with such an intricate pattern, and the yarn is definitely one you wont forget. Thanks for the heads up on the series!Sharon Braswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18336871204630173646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-9945356116791237312016-02-01T05:40:53.115-07:002016-02-01T05:40:53.115-07:00You had me at New Zealand, Cathy! I must try those...You had me at New Zealand, Cathy! I must try those mysteries out! Thanks for sharing. Oh, and your knitting looks wonderful. I admire the way you're doing different patterns.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com