On Thread

Thread is a very important item in everyday life. For starters, it holds clothes together and when it does not hold clothes together one often becomes disgruntled. For example, the button that is found to have come loose does not makes one want to jump for joy. On the contrary, it brings about a great deal of irritation and the questioning of why the thread used to attach it is not keeping it attached. A popped seam also brings about similar feelings with the exception that it is accompanied by a draft. Furthermore, thread can be quite problematic in sewing. If using a specific color thread, it is almost always certain to break or run out at the most inconvenient time possible. If this does not happen, then the sewer will most certainly find themselves with the problem of those annoying little knots that look like flies.

On the plus side, for those who enjoy embroidery and are willing to face the problems that might occur, it can be very pleasant deciding exactly which thread to use based on color and texture and if it would work well with a particular decorative stitch. However, in all cases of using thread, one should be sure that it is not invisible thread that is being used to avoid having the same experience as a very silly emperor. ♥

On Ladybirds

Ladybirds, or as they known in the U.S., ladybugs, are a marvelous little insect that can do a world of good for one’s garden. An abundance of aphids munching away on your plants, for example, can be easily got rid of with an introduction of some lucky ladybirds who will then happily much away on them. On the less practical side, as a child it can be rather fun to go ladybird hunting to see just how many of them you can find hiding in the grass or on plants. This not only presents something amusing to do outdoors, but allows the nervous child to see that not all insects are icky and out to get you.  

In addition, they also make a wonderful subject for a nursery rhyme. However, in this case, one is left to wonder what reason a ladybird would have for a pudding or frying pan and, in the event of a fire, why the smallest of their children would chose to hide under one instead of fleeing. Aside from this, though, these glossy red and black insects are a favorite of many and will continue to be for a long time yet. ♥