tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254510705233595277.post3863163179986657174..comments2023-07-27T21:39:20.360+08:00Comments on The Dollhouse Diaries: My Maharaja's Palace: Day 150-151- Tree Of LifeSans!http://www.blogger.com/profile/07142349451568183257noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254510705233595277.post-50240204674265962962010-05-11T20:29:34.786+08:002010-05-11T20:29:34.786+08:00Actually,Carolyn, I used to read Ellis Peters'...Actually,Carolyn, I used to read Ellis Peters' monastic murder mysteries (a long long time ago). I also love period movies especially relating to medieval Europe. So the association with red + cardinal (church)+ cardinal (bird) may not be so surprising :) for someone with my interest. I may not remember the contents or story lines but images sort of stick in my mind.Sans!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07142349451568183257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254510705233595277.post-80477536693189502262010-05-11T13:47:56.199+08:002010-05-11T13:47:56.199+08:00No trouble at all, Susan! I love to research and ...No trouble at all, Susan! I love to research and learn. <br /><br />I forgot to add in my last post that I was impressed with your query. I never bothered to think about it, but if I had, I may not have even made the connection.<br /><br />Well done to you!Carolyn Mohler Krafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05392876363597370143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254510705233595277.post-78689450316040842052010-05-09T21:43:27.383+08:002010-05-09T21:43:27.383+08:00OMG! Carolyn, I cannot believe that they are indee...OMG! Carolyn, I cannot believe that they are indeed named after the red robes of the Cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church!! Thank you for taking the trouble! WOW!Sans!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07142349451568183257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254510705233595277.post-57089852417799491472010-05-09T12:49:29.568+08:002010-05-09T12:49:29.568+08:00Susan, your question peaked my curiosity, and I fo...Susan, your question peaked my curiosity, and I found this:<br />Cardinals are found in North and South America. There are many types of cardinals, but the type that most people think of is the Northern Cardinal. The “Cardinal” name was derived from the vivid red plumage of the male, which resembles the robes of the Cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church.<br /><br />I don't see them often, but when I do it's always a surprise to see such a red bird, and they are always standing very still and looking very majestic.Carolyn Mohler Krafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05392876363597370143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254510705233595277.post-5721324601851878942010-05-02T23:50:27.001+08:002010-05-02T23:50:27.001+08:00Carolyn, thank you for visiting :) and your genero...Carolyn, thank you for visiting :) and your generous compliment. <br /><br />I will be thrilled too if I see a cardinal in my garden. It is extremely rare here to see a red bird. I wonder if the Cardinal with his red robe is named after the the bird or vice versa :).Sans!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07142349451568183257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254510705233595277.post-39877514685771841822010-05-02T14:07:38.950+08:002010-05-02T14:07:38.950+08:00Thanks for such an interesting read, Susan :) I n...Thanks for such an interesting read, Susan :) I need to go backwards and catch up.<br /><br />I'm glad that Mr. Hornbill co-operated. I love his , or her, pics. How cool to have such a magnificent bird outside your window. I'm thrilled when I see a cardinal in my yard, and they aren't rare!<br /><br />And you rug is totally awesome!Carolyn Mohler Krafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05392876363597370143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254510705233595277.post-85036434643449560172010-04-27T11:59:03.488+08:002010-04-27T11:59:03.488+08:00Ara, I will so looooooove for us to meet. One day ...Ara, I will so looooooove for us to meet. One day when I make a trip to the US :) I will call on you and Jayne etc :). Or we can meet in Chicago lol. Better still, you come down here ! :)<br /><br />You are way too generous with that compliment! I am no pro, please. I wish you can tell me all about life as a professional miniaturist . I can tell it makes you very happy that you own your own " Bentley House Productions". I am truly happy for you :). You are such an inspiration!Sans!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07142349451568183257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254510705233595277.post-225803758402086472010-04-27T11:53:58.678+08:002010-04-27T11:53:58.678+08:00Belle, I love the way you calmly walked in here an...Belle, I love the way you calmly walked in here and commented like you have never left :). So I am smiling sweetly and typing real calmly although I am sooooooooooooo EXCITED!!!! that you are back!!! :):). You have been dearly missed, my friend :). You and your fabulous work. I hope everything has settled again and the little pet is well and that you are building your beautiful mansion again. <br /><br />I wish I had designed the rug but not this time (*hehe, like i have ever). It's a pattern from Ian & Meik McNaughhton's "Making Miniature Oriental Rugs and Carpets". I hope to sew ALL the rugs although there are some patterns I am not crazy about. If you ever need one, email me and I will gladly send you to get you started. <br /><br />You will like my housemate, FaiZ who knows every single song in My Fair Lady, including "Ascot Gavotte" , now how many of us remember that?? My fav song is "On The Street Where you live". :)<br /><br />I haven't seen Mr Hornbill since the photos. He is on our critically endangered list of birds, Belle. He IS totally EXOTIC! I am thinking of writing to our National Parks Department about this sighting. :)Sans!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07142349451568183257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254510705233595277.post-8119470006352085822010-04-27T11:43:49.076+08:002010-04-27T11:43:49.076+08:00Thank you Jorge. Your award is posted on my left b...Thank you Jorge. Your award is posted on my left bar. I am very proud that you have picked me. I feel really connected with your work. I really hope to see more of them. <br /><br />Mucho gracias Jorge. Su premio es colocado en mi barra de la izquierda. Estoy muy orgulloso de que me has escogido. Me siento muy conectado con su trabajo. Realmente espero ver más de ellos.Sans!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07142349451568183257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254510705233595277.post-60228151140166090772010-04-27T11:38:53.154+08:002010-04-27T11:38:53.154+08:00Meli, thank you for taking the time to come over. ...Meli, thank you for taking the time to come over. My email logged your comment at about lunch time Barcelona, I think :):). You are 7 hours behind us :). <br /><br />As you know, my next one, being 7 count more is going to take forever ..lol. I can't get over how you can finish your Aubusson in 2 weeks when I am taking 2 months for this..lol! You are incredible.Sans!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07142349451568183257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254510705233595277.post-82029279796441416962010-04-27T05:03:02.941+08:002010-04-27T05:03:02.941+08:00Oh my gosh Sans - that rug is gorgeous!!! Your a ...Oh my gosh Sans - that rug is gorgeous!!! Your a professional now!! Its perfect!! Perfect in color and in presentation! You need to open Sans' Rug and Hookah store!! What a wonderful story about the tree of life and Rosanna! It's strange how that happens!! How I wish I could be sitting with you at that picnic!!! I would LOVE to be able to visit you someday! hugs, araArahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13938236891482927408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254510705233595277.post-71068787230969454122010-04-27T04:25:02.736+08:002010-04-27T04:25:02.736+08:00What a beautiful job you did on that prayer rug! ...What a beautiful job you did on that prayer rug! It's just stunning! Did you design it yourself? I really want to stitch a rug but am still a bit intimidated, I admit.<br /><br />I, too, love the tree of life. I picked up a large papyrus painting of one while we were in Egypt last fall and loved reading all the history you've written about it (I always learn something here!).<br /><br />My Fair Lady is one of my favorite movies. My sister and I quoted nearly entire scenes and sang the songs to each other years ago when we were on our first big trip away from home (we backpacked for 6 weeks through Europe). It helped stave off the homesickness. To this day I still get a big smile whenever I hear a line quoted.<br /><br />What a handsome fellow in your tree! My husband and I feed the birds around here and have such fun watching all their antics. We have nothing anywhere near as exotic, though.Texas Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05595226345589277218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254510705233595277.post-6436064952417761652010-04-26T22:57:07.869+08:002010-04-26T22:57:07.869+08:00hola sans, te he dejado un premio artesano en mi b...hola sans, te he dejado un premio artesano en mi blog porque creo que mereces unos cuantos por hacer de este blog taa ameno e interesante.<br /><br />saludos<br /><br />Jorge<br />----------------<br />sans hello, I've left a craftsman award on my blog because I think it deserves much more to make this blog as entertaining and interesting.<br /><br />regards<br /><br />JorgeJorge Cubellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14796531992491478170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254510705233595277.post-59599069987675679412010-04-26T20:49:16.871+08:002010-04-26T20:49:16.871+08:00Susan, as alway it's a pleasure to visit your ...Susan, as alway it's a pleasure to visit your blog, where I learn everytime I came in something new!!!<br />The rug is so lovely and perfectly stitched and finished!!! It's an excellent work Susan and you should be very happy with the results!!!<br />Warm regards,<br />MeliMeli Abellánhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05517206050508207494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254510705233595277.post-25733106532545320052010-04-25T20:07:25.190+08:002010-04-25T20:07:25.190+08:00Julie, we will :). And we may very well visit you ...Julie, we will :). And we may very well visit you in one of the UK fairs :). And speaking of fairs, Kensington is just round the corner and I am overwhelmed that you took the time off your busy schedule to make Wilbur and Jack for little ole me :). By the way, I totally identify with someone who speaks to their dolls :). <br /><br />Thank you, my dear, your words mean a lot :).Sans!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07142349451568183257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254510705233595277.post-83392618102807968012010-04-25T15:11:09.568+08:002010-04-25T15:11:09.568+08:00Sans I love your posts so much :0)
This was wonder...Sans I love your posts so much :0)<br />This was wonderful to read, I love the Hornbill too what a fine fellow he is !<br />I hope so much that you and your friends get to visit the fairs together, I'm sure it will happen one day :0)<br />julie xxxjulie campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16902081962358238140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254510705233595277.post-77299150634476270452010-04-25T11:40:24.703+08:002010-04-25T11:40:24.703+08:00Wow, Cindy, you never fail to amaze me! So you int...Wow, Cindy, you never fail to amaze me! So you interned in the bird park?? You know, after this sighting, I have been reading up on the Oriental Pied Hornbill. <br /><br />Firstly, they are listed as 'Critically Endangered' in the Red List of threatened animals of Singapore. According to some report, they are no longer seen in mainland Singapore which means Mr Hornbill is an exception as I definitely live on the mainland!<br /><br />Secondly, "Oriental pied-hornbills nest in a suitable hole in a tall tree. The breeding pair seals the female inside the hole with a plaster of mud and fibres. The male gathers and delivers earth to the female, which seals herself inside the hole. A narrow slit is left open so he can feed her and the chicks. He brings them mostly fruits, insects, crabs and lizards, and sometimes, smaller birds. This remarkable behaviour is believed to deter large predators." I therefore now think maybe Mr Hornbill is not single but his wife is sealed in a mud house (sounds familiar?) on a tree in my neighbour's garden.<br /><br />Thirdly, they don't do well in captivity and can exhibit an aggressive behaviour.<br /><br />Fourthly, they are one of the rare breeds who commit infanticide or siblingcide where the weaker newborn are kicked out of their nests by the stronger siblings or killed by the mother and fed to the healthier chicks. <br /><br />I find them so fascinating!Sans!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07142349451568183257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254510705233595277.post-29065136829821956982010-04-25T11:22:01.849+08:002010-04-25T11:22:01.849+08:00Dale, thank you!! Both for the tips and the endors...Dale, thank you!! Both for the tips and the endorsements :). Henceforth, I will move to 25 count. I just tried marking out the fabric and it damn near made me blind. LOL. I just ordered 28 & 32 count fabric. I must be mad :). <br /><br />I have a William Morris pattern for cross-stitching. Maybe I will do it someday. I was fascinated with the arts and crafts movement for a while and bought a book with his wallpaper:). I have always preferred folk to opulence. <br /><br />Did you say "Moorish"? I am spasming with excitement. You must let everyone know when you have finished making the new screens. I am sure we will all want to see them and place the orders :). <br /><br />I think there are hummingbirds here as well :) but not so colourful. We get really excited when we see colours flying in the sky because they are rare.Sans!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07142349451568183257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254510705233595277.post-62479603177013208722010-04-25T11:02:39.711+08:002010-04-25T11:02:39.711+08:00Lize, some of us will never be really good at hagg...Lize, some of us will never be really good at haggling. I once travelled with someone who could sit in a shop for an hour haggling..lol! We were in Thailand or Bali, can't remember, but then the practice was to offer half of what they asked for. India is the same when I was last there. LOL. Haggling is pretty much a way of life :). <br /><br />By the way, I can tell you are a recluse like me..haha! ;pSans!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07142349451568183257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254510705233595277.post-35671342783064743582010-04-25T08:52:42.821+08:002010-04-25T08:52:42.821+08:00:) nice touching and personal entry. very apt too,...:) nice touching and personal entry. very apt too, for the occasion (i caught it this time, since it was explicitly stated heh)<br /><br />mr Toucan looks spiffy! both the real and polymer clay one ^ ^ their beaks are really light, despite the size, but they're also razor sharp. they're really not very friendly birds. (i had my vocation training at the bird park hehehe) lucky you to be surrounded by so much of nature's beauty. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13470979321107028126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254510705233595277.post-11009710200285804812010-04-25T02:29:01.688+08:002010-04-25T02:29:01.688+08:00Sans, your posts are always so incredible! :)
I t...Sans, your posts are always so incredible! :)<br /><br />I too believe we are all connected in some way as well and now, we really are through the internet.<br /><br />Here's another tree of life for you, from one of my favorite designers, William Morris http://www.thetapestryhouse.com/products/detail/m58-s.html<br /><br />The carpet came out fabulously well and yes! very straight! Good job, I'm glad you were able to utilise some tips from me. :)<br /><br />I'm so behind as usual! Seems I'm up to my eyeballs in folding screens, some with a moorish print in a new shape. :)<br /><br />Love the bird! We don't have that much exotic around here, but have humming birds in a brilliant shade of gree, baltimore oreoles and the other day I saw a woodpecker with striking yellow markings. I love birds. :)<br /><br />At some point, I'll catch up thoroughly with you, Sans, dear. :)dalesdreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304656921813405064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254510705233595277.post-85412598471773372292010-04-24T21:27:40.993+08:002010-04-24T21:27:40.993+08:00Hassan! (Doing this only For Sans...)
Last offer S...Hassan! (Doing this only For Sans...)<br />Last offer SR15!!!<br />Ooops, I see you offer SR18. Me a little confused when haggling.<br /><br />PS Tell Sans: my Horn bill bigger and camel milk better!!!<br /><br />PS 2: I think you're right Sans. We'll talk the socks off the old Horn bill BUT we'll both need our space ... sometimes or even often.Lizehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17616797456948582117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254510705233595277.post-48812894333703531412010-04-24T11:56:46.288+08:002010-04-24T11:56:46.288+08:00Nina, those are truly sweet words from you and I r...Nina, those are truly sweet words from you and I really appreciate them :). <br /><br />It has been one over year since I started this blog and I still marvel at how magical and wonderful this "community" is. The internet is no stranger where I am concerned and I am sure you have heard how nasty things can get. But the kindness and generosity here is incredible and it is so contagious even a cynic like me (as Lize could probably tell) believes in fairies and magic trees now ;p.<br /><br />By the way, I have been staring at my own pics and to tell the truth, it looked a little unreal to me too . Haha. I will be completely flattered if someone thinks I am capable of making a bird and trees that gorgeous. I looked at Mr Hornbill real close and swear it looks like someone sculpted him out of polymer and then feathered him. Like I have said before, God's creations are so perfect, they seem unreal .Sans!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07142349451568183257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254510705233595277.post-69394927600223479332010-04-24T11:30:05.894+08:002010-04-24T11:30:05.894+08:00Thank you, Betsy :) You are pretty amazing yoursel...Thank you, Betsy :) You are pretty amazing yourself :). Stitching is real easy to start but takes time to master. It is good I have seen with my own eyes work by truly talented artisans like Rosanna who is famed for her embroidery. Rosanna's work is so fine, they look and feel like prints! And then there is Jorge (Atrus el mistico) who works in various scale, some so small, it blows my mind. Again, they are print-like! <br /><br />As I have written in my earlier reply, the pattern is from the book " Making Miniature Rugs and Carpets". If you wish, you can email me and maybe I can send you a pattern or two to start off? They recommend DMC threads but over here, I use a Japanese alternative called COSMO. Just google and see. I posted about all my carpets even my 1st disastrous one lol. So if you wish you can read and see what not to do. haha<br /><br />By the way, I always start learning with books. Very good basic teacher. My mind is like a sieve :) so I will have to keep practising in order to remember. After that for refinement, I rely heavily on friends in this community who are always so generous with their tips. Everyone's work is above par and they kind of push you to keep bettering yourself. You will find out soon enough , Betsy, that you are in an incredible place here :).Sans!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07142349451568183257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254510705233595277.post-27377607276376757142010-04-24T11:06:01.629+08:002010-04-24T11:06:01.629+08:00Jorge!!! Master Alfombra himself :). One day, I ho...Jorge!!! Master Alfombra himself :). One day, I hope to be able to stitch carpet that looks like pile carpet. The ones in your last post are just too incredible. Now those are magnificent! Luckily for me, the Indian carpets are flat weaved :). <br /><br />I get excited just reading the word "Moorish". I really cannot wait to see your fabric. I am sure it is not easy to find them at all. I have tried and nothing in scale! I will be waiting for your posts impatiently! <br /><br />Jorge, the doll is made by Sumaiya Mehreen. Go see her blog of exotic dolls at http://exoticdolls.blogspot.com/<br /><br />Jorge! Maestro se Alfombra:). Un día, espero ser capaz de coser alfombras que se ve como alfombra de pelo. Los que están en su último mensaje son demasiado increíble. Ahora, esos son magníficos! Por suerte para mí, las alfombras indias son planas tejidas:).<br /><br />Me emociono sólo leer la palabra "moro". Realmente no puedo esperar a ver la tela. Estoy seguro de que no es fácil encontrarlos a todos. He probado y nada en la escala! Voy a estar esperando con impaciencia para sus entradas!<br /><br />Jorge, la muñeca se realiza por Sumaiya Mehreen. Vaya a ver su blog de muñecas exóticas http://exoticdolls.blogspot.com/Sans!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07142349451568183257noreply@blogger.com