A Bit of Comedy

Yes, that's a guy on top.  There are some male dancers.  And some dress up like women for comic effect.  There are a few in this set of pics!

Yet More Red

Well, I'm done with the first page.  That means I have a page and a half to go.  It's definitely progress!  I've got more red done, and hope to maybe get some black in next time.

Needlecase for Susanne aus LU

Here is the needlecase I sent to Susanne in the Sticklounge exchange.  Mine's a bit bigger than usual and crazy quilted.  It was from a block I received on a Christmas cracker a couple of years ago that I embellished more, then added felt and finished it.

Hometown Carnaval

One thing to emphasize about Carnaval in Uruguay is that it's very much a local event.  It's not like Brazil, with its outright commercialism and tourist appeal.  It's like school plays and 4th of July parades - a community event that draws on local resources.  These particular Inaugural Parade photos emphasize that.

Lunar New Year Temari

Every year, Talk Temari does a Lunar New Year exchange.  I participated this year and sent this ball to Tina.  It's done in the traditional colors of green, gold, red and white.  These are not my usual comfort zone colors, and I put it on a C8, which I finally marked correctly (yay!) and did a stitch new to me, too.  Tina received it on Friday, so I can post it now.

Jewels on Black Home

I sent these blocks out in September, and last week they came back to me.  I'd like to thank Wendy, Rita, Darlene, Debbie and Janet, who did such a wonderful job embroidering them!  I get to do one myself, too, before I turn them into something.  Thank you so much, I love them! 

A Float! And a Murga and a Band...

Still from the Inaugural Parade...