Wednesday, December 31, 2014

endings and beginnings


In Aztec traditions the passing of the old year and the coming of the new were two very different sets of days, nemontemi and qahuitlehua. Nemontemi were considered very unlucky, dangerous days. Dark spirits were thought to wander the land. People largely stayed indoors, kept to themselves, and kept quiet to avoid attracting the attention of these spirits.

I decided to follow their tradition and mostly stayed indoors except when I was taking Frosty Girl for a walk.  Then I was safe because my guard dog would protect me from any danger. And I stitched, and stitched and I have a finish!


Tomorrow I'm starting the Super Duper Challenge so stay tuned for more stitchy stuff.

Have a happy New Year everyone!
Evalina

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20 comments:

  1. MouseDecember 31, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    congratulations on your finish :) and wishing you a very merry stitchy new year :) love mouse xxxx

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  2. Cindy's StitchingDecember 31, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    Love it. who is the pattern by? Happy New Year.

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  3. Caitlin DDecember 31, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    Congratulations on the lovely finish. Happy New Year!

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  4. Joanne NoragonDecember 31, 2014 at 7:04 PM

    Another lovely finish. Happy New Year.

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  5. SarahDecember 31, 2014 at 7:58 PM

    Lovely finish. I will be following along to watch all your new starts come to life. Happy New Year.

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  6. MLM247December 31, 2014 at 8:51 PM

    Happy New Year. May 2015 be filled with health, wealth, and happiness.

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  7. BeaDecember 31, 2014 at 9:04 PM

    That's a beautiful finish for 2014. I'll be looking forward to watching your new starts.

    Happy New Year!

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  8. butterflyJanuary 1, 2015 at 1:38 AM

    What a lovely saying on your stitching , love it .
    Happy New Year.

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  9. ShebafudgeJanuary 1, 2015 at 3:18 AM

    Lovely finish! Can't wait to see your challenge progress!

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  10. gracieJanuary 1, 2015 at 4:43 AM

    I have seen this design before and love it...your piece is lovely.

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  11. KateJanuary 1, 2015 at 4:50 AM

    I like this piece.
    Happy New Year!

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  12. CarolJanuary 1, 2015 at 6:43 AM

    What a pretty finish!! Hope your new year is off to a great start :)

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  13. LindaJanuary 1, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    Congrats on the pretty finish Evalina.

    Happy New Year
    Linda

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  14. BarbJanuary 1, 2015 at 7:47 PM

    What a lovely finish. I'm glad we stayed in! I hope you have a great 2015!

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  15. LindaLeeJanuary 1, 2015 at 8:26 PM

    I love your finish. Can't wait to see your new piece and watch it grow as well. Have a wonderful New Year, and don't forget to "feel the colors".

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  16. MinnieJanuary 1, 2015 at 8:51 PM

    Great finish, Happy New Year and good luck with the 15 starts.

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  17. zenuwpeesJanuary 2, 2015 at 1:47 AM

    Very nice embroiderie. I wish you and your family a happy and healthy New Year and lots of beautiful embroideries Marie-Claire

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  18. ColeJanuary 2, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    I love that pattern, congrats on your finish! Happy New Year!

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  19. Anna van SchurmanJanuary 3, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    Interesting tradition. And you made good use of your evil day. Looking forward to watching your DUCJC starts!

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  20. SharonJanuary 4, 2015 at 1:42 PM

    Thanks for sharing the Aztec info. I love learning new things! Here's hoping 2015 will be your happiest stitching year yet! 😀

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