My rug’s going to be a TV star! I just know it. Of course, it’s leaving me…in the New Mexican dust.
I can explain.
If you remember, I told you that I did well selling at the Santa Fe Fall Fiber Fiesta last month. In fact, someone really liked one of my personal favorites, the “First Boucherouite,” so she purchased it. While I knew I’d miss it, I’d named it “First” for a reason; I’m going to make another Boucherouite, bigger even, and maybe actually keep it for myself. I’ve already started buying the bedsheets at Savers.
Anyway, after the buyer had settled up with the cashier and left, show organizers paid my booth a visit. Turns out that the woman works for Better Call Saul – you know, the TV show created as a prequel to Breaking Bad. Both shows not only take place here in Albuquerque, they’re filmed locally as well. It appears the chick’s a set designer and always on the lookout for new materials to dress the set. All I knew is that she not only bought my rug, but a couple of lovely Navajo rugs and some other items too. (That I know because she and a friend – who bought one of my signature rugs! – were keeping their treasures behind my table as they perused the fair.) I was informed that if the television show intended to actually use any of the artists’ pieces, we’d receive a release to sign.
So life goes on. The episode makes a good story to tell, and that’s about it. Until yesterday afternoon when I opened my email. Loe and behold, there’s a message with the subject line: BETTER CALL SAUL TV REQUEST. I’m in the car. Tom’s driving. The kid’s with us. I tell her the story; she’s properly incredulous. Then she says, “You better be prepared when they cut the scene. They do that a lot.” Duh, but thanks so much, Debbie Downer. And I carried her in my own body for nine whole months…
Regardless of Miss Pessimism, we’ll see what happens. And I better start watching Better Call Saul. That’s not a hardship; I just have to find the time. Having been a big fan of Breaking Bad, I was planning on firing up Netflix at some point to catch the new show. New – ha! The email said that they’re currently filming the fourth season. Guess I better get a move on.
And on that note, I bid you all wonderful and light-filled Hanukkahs, Christmases, and New Years. I’ve decided to take the rest of the year off from regular blog posts. No fears, you can always find me on Facebook and Instagram. (I’m pretty new to Instagram, but I love it. It’s so much quicker than other social media, yet you still get to see lots of cool pictures of peoples’ work.) ‘Tis the time for parties and such (and concomitant cleaning of one’s house to make ready for those parties). Make the most of the holiday season. Find some time to relax. Gift yourselves with TIME to read and rest and to enjoy your family and friends. Oh, and to hook. Make sure you hook. See you in 2018!
TV rug sounds wonderful fingers crossed,wow spread the Rughooking love.
Loved that rug too.
Christmas greetings to you
Thanks, Jo. I hope it makes it on. Always spreading the gospel of rug hooking. 🙂 Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Very exciting! I can just see the two of you with your eyes glued to the tv, looking and looking. It’s funny how things catch your eye though – I have a lamp from Ikea that I have seen in several shows. I wonder what they do with said props after the show is over…maybe she will give it back. And i always notice quilts and have to rewind to look at them.
We’re having a New Year’s Day party. Seemed funny that NYD is a Monday and how dull. I don’t know why it should matter that it’s a Monday! I like to do brunches and a lot of people around here go to church, so I thought it was a good time to have it.
I will get out my hooking! I actually have it in a guest room and it’s all set to go. I am still working on a class piece with gradations that I have to hook with care…probably why it isn’t done.
Just tried to make reservations for the hotel at Sauder and the rooms are mostly sold out.. We can gat a handicapped room for two of the nights. I am going to propose to Peter that we try to rent a camper.I’ve always wanted to try doing that.
Ooh, I like the camper idea. I keep at Tom to do something like that, though he does snore rather loudly… Sunday I’ve got my guild and others plus their “1”s coming for a cocktail/app party. I really have to get off my butt and get moving on that. Cleaning, cooking, etc. I mean, I have to take care of some piles that have been sitting in corners since we moved here 2 and a 1/2 years ago! Plus I have to finish up a dental implant this week. Finally a cap! No more looking like a hillbilly! And my pastels class ends this week too. Lists are endless… Someone who knows someone in Better Call Saul said they sell things that they finish with or don’t use. Not sure of the process though. I’d take it back… 🙂