Wednesday, June 22, 2016

A Grumpy Rapunzel


My hair is pure gold,
my heart true and good;
it's a disgrace that I'm locked
in a tower, in the wood.

I'm stuck in this place,
just me and the plait;
if a prince is coming
he is late for our date.

I've tried being patient
but it's too much to bear -
it takes me two hours
just to wash all that hair!



Featured: a small sampler made
from scraps of felt sewed together and embroidered

95 comments:

KC'sCourt! said...

Love the poem.
Love the stitching
Julie xxxxxx

Kim said...

What a happy and fun stitching. As for your poem......fabulous!

Patricia said...

Grumpy Rapunzel - what fun! And a very cute stitchery too Amalia.

Jacqueline said...

Love your little poem and your stitching is very bright and cheerful.

FlashinScissors said...

Eeeek! I just love your sampler, so bright, and cute!!!!!!
Ha ha, great poem too, Amalia!
Hugs, Barbara xx

Amy at love made my home said...

Beautiful! Sampler and words!!

Ann said...

That's a cute poem and I can't blame her for being grumpy if the prince is late for their date...lol
The sampler is adorable

magnoliasntea said...

Too cute!

Daniela said...

You're simply wonderful my darling Amalia, you amaze me more and more, thank you !

Enjoy your day, today, and the remainder of your week, as well,
may it be joy-and-wonder filled,

with love

XX Dany

Anonymous said...

Fabulous embroidery, I love it!
Nice poem too!
Take care,
Sigrid

Prunella Pepperpot said...

Beautiful poem. At least the snail is happy, gorgeous embroidery.
Have a wonderful day :)

Maya Kuzman said...

Hi Amalia!
Thank you for freshening up this scorching afternoon with such a lovely poem and sampler!

Vee said...

Terrific poem and who can blame Rapunzel for being grumpy?!

Luciana F. Damiano said...

Que lindo trabalho feito com retalhos de feltro!
Adoro o colorido.
Parabéns.

Bernideen said...

Dear Amalia:
I love your whimsical primary color style! what a darling poem to match! Thanks for sharing and linking.

La Table De Nana said...

Oh well done..a felt patchwork..the first I see:)

La Table De Nana said...

Oh well done..a felt patchwork..the first I see:)

creativejewishmom/sara said...

love it Amalia! thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday, and yes it sure is HOT, great excuse to in a cool place and craft? all the best!

mamasmercantile said...

Another great post, the felt sampler made me smile, beautiful.

greenrabbitdesigns said...

Lovely work!
V x

Ohmydearests said...

Oh just wonderful! Both your words + handiwork! <3

Kasztanowy Domek said...

Great!!! Greetings!:))

xxBasia

Lenka said...

Lovely. It made my smile.

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

So sew cute!

Jess said...

This is SO cute! :)

Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

Isabel said...

Poor Rapunzel!

I really liked the poem and work in felt.
Very beautiful!

Kiss:)

Olga Poltava said...

Amalia, do you write all these poems yourself? They are wonderful!

Jesh StG said...

Your poems always me me smile - I remember when my hair was very long (in my teens) that it took about 8 hours to dry! But I love the line of a " heart true and good" Many thanks Amalia for sharing this with SEASONS - and hope to see you back next week!
Also, your comments of the last week are very much appreciated! By the way I love this little "slak" you made (am drawing a blank for the English word now, lol) Have a great weekend!

Lorrie said...

Your whimsy with words and needle never fail to bring a smile, Amalia.

Preeti said...

Cute and colorful sampler :)

abrianna said...

Very cute sampler! Wonderful bright colors.

Gracie Saylor said...

I am glad to imagine Happy Flowers, Bird and Snail
freeing the poor girl locked in her plait-plight grumpy tale! :) xx

handmade by amalia said...

A brilliant idea, dear Gracie, snails to the rescue!

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

SO DARLING, as always, Amalia! A true rhythmic poet are you and your handiwork a delight. Have a fantastic day! Anita

Bridget said...

Such an adorable sampler - I would never have though of trying that.

See, I always figured Rapunzel would have preferred her short hair in the end ... ;-)

The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen said...

Adorable, grumpy Rapunzel! Lovely stitching as always. xo ♥

Sharon Wagner said...

Ha! Love it! She'd have to wash it in a big lake, which would be impossible locked in a tower.

handmade by amalia said...

So true! And then there are the swans, but that's a whole other story :-)

handmade by amalia said...

Yes, I write them all. It is one of my favorite parts of blogging. And thanks!

Art and Sand said...

Cute project!

Stephanie said...

Too cute, my friend :) Your words always bring a smile to my face. Enjoy the upcoming weekend. Love and hugs!

Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl said...

I love everything about this! I want to enlarge this and put it on a quilt!

DeniseinVA said...

You are very talented, not only with your fingers but also with your words :) Love this post!

Lara B. said...

Hahaha - that poem really made me laugh Amalia. :) Your little snail is adorable too!

Tricia Buice said...

The sampler is gorgeous - really it took my breath away! Absolutely adorable. Love your poem too - so fun and fabulous! Happy weekend!

Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies said...

Besides being extremely talented, you are such a joy!
Thanks for sharing with us :)

Ingrid K. said...

Hello Amalia,
What a funny rhyme!!! :) Your stitching looks fabulous, I love all that colour, very funky!!!

Have a nice weekend!
Ingrid xx
Myfunkycrochet.blogspot.be

Anna said...

Brilliant poem! When are you writing your book?! Sweet little sampler. Have a lovely week-end! Anna x

ZazaCook said...

Beautiful embroidery! Nice poem! Wonderful post:)

Mereknits said...

How sweet!
Meredith

Retro blue said...

Dear Amalia,
thank you for your post, colours(you made me smile) and your words:)

Fiona said...

Hi Amalia
Just had a catch up with your blog, your recent makes are gorgeous. I particularly like the crocheted cushion and this vibrant eye catching applique. x

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Amalia,

Such a sweet little sampler
happy weekend
hugs
Carolyn

Gumbo Lily said...

A darling, sensible poem about our beloved Rapunzel. How long WOULD it take to wash all that hair? Is it wool felt that you stitched? I've had fun embroidering with felted wool. (Which reminds me, I need to finish my wool butterflies project.) Love the smiling snail.

Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow said...

So cute. xoxo Su

Cream Linen said...

I love your poems and your work !
Have a lovely weekend!
Tina x

Anna said...

An other perfect post !
Anna

Conniecrafter said...

cute poem and your little snail with the birdie on top is too cute, love how colorful it is

Cheri Savory Spoon said...

Hi Amalia, love the poem so sweet.....and your felted patchwork is beautiful!

Decor To Adore said...

I adore the sweet snail and the poem! Happy Weekend.

Gina @ VictorianWannaBe said...

Hi Amalia, Another darling creation and cute poem! Thanks so much for your recent visit to my garden post. Aren't those Peter Rabbit pieces adorable? So glad you have some to adore too!
Have a wonderful week!
Gina

Gina @ VictorianWannaBe said...

Hi Amalia, Another darling creation and cute poem! Thanks so much for your recent visit to my garden post. Aren't those Peter Rabbit pieces adorable? So glad you have some to adore too!
Have a wonderful week!
Gina

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AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNa said...

Just precious! I love your creativity!

Handmade in Israel said...

Fabulous! Made me smile once again :)

Carla from The River said...

As always ... you make me smile.
Carla

VeggieMummy said...

Lovely sampler - it look so colourful and soft. I especially like the sweet snail. xx

VeggieMummy said...

Lovely sampler - it look so colourful and soft. I especially like the sweet snail. xx

Kim said...

Hmm. Can't decide which is more fun...your sampler or your poem!! ;)

Keri said...

Amalia, I love your poem; it's too funny!! Also the embroidered piece is lovely!! :)

niwibo said...

I like the story of Rapunzel.
And I like your embroidered piece, too.
Greetings, Nicole

eileeninmd said...

Hello, you do have a way with the words, cute poem! I love the sampler! Happy Monday, enjoy your new week ahead!

Red Rose Alley said...

What a cute poem, Amalia, and I never thought of embroidering felt, very creative. It turned out nice. Rupunzel's long blonde hair is lovely, isn't it? I wish I saw long hair on women more often.

~Sheri

Doreen@foxdenrd said...

You never disappoint Amalia! So adorable!

xxx

At Rivercrest Cottage said...

Love your sweet little applique.

Lowcarb team member said...

Once again a most enjoyable post ...
Love the sampler
Loved your words

Enjoy the last day of June and have a good month of July

All the best Jan

Thimbleanna said...

You're awesome Amalia -- I love your poems!

SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...

I love your poem and that awesome, happy snail, Amalia. Just tell him to stay out of my garden :)

Carolina G. Ticala said...

cute poem!!!kiss

Carolina G. Ticala said...

cute poem!!!kiss

Cheryl said...

Everything you create is always so stinking cute. Girl... your awesome.

decorayadora said...

Hi dear Amalia !! Realmente ame ese lindo poema !! Que tenga un bien finde

Nina said...

Such a sweet poem of the rapunzel!
The red snail and the butterfly surrounded by the pretty pastels brings the summer mood and a smile on my face,
Enjoy the month of July, Amalia!

Wonky Patchwork said...

I could never cope with hair like that! Lovely, bright sampler.

handmade by amalia said...

Yes! She is a modern girl at heart!

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

LOL this was just too cute!! :)

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

LOL this was just too cute!! :)

Sandra said...

Lovely poem and the felt craft very cute! Sandra xxx

Sandra said...

Lovely poem and the felt craft very cute! Sandra xxx

GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart said...

Grumpy (and cute) poem and sweet appliqué sampler!

akiko hiramatsu said...

Very cute the snail, the butterflies, and your rapunzel!!!
Have a lovely weekend, Amalia :)

akiko

Winnie said...

הריקמה חמודה ומלאת צבעים ואור
והשיר בטוח העלאה בי חיוך :)
השיער שלי מאדדדדדדדדדדדדד ארוך (הוא לא בצבע זהב אלא הוא אדום)

אהבתי!!

Jodiebodie said...

I hope there isn't too much grumpiness in your world after reading about grumpy Rapunzel and grumpy toys!
I love the way you took a child's drawing and validated the artwork by turning it into a soft toy.

Poções de Arte said...

O poeminha é maravilhoso, adorei!!! rsrs. Muito cabelo para lavar... rsrs...
O trabalho está lindo, gostei do colorido e da aplicação de feltro.
Abraços e feliz final de semana.

Anonymous said...

You're simply wonderful my darling Amalia, you amaze me more and more, thank you !

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