ARGH

so much for my new zen. Trying to lay out the simplicity pattern to make my new 'renn dress' and have to wonder did they even bother to include the fabric needed for the sleeves when they list out the yardage needed. The answer is no, no they did not. Whimpers. Back to Joann Fabrics.

oh and parents I'm not sure what wrong side of the bed you rolled out of but quit yelling at me for breathing. Thanks.

picspam

Just some random pictures I thought I'd toss out there before I leave and head back home to dial up

necklace I made mom for the holidays

close up

note the blue cloth is scraps from the frustrating gown. (silvrethorn, evil_little_dog need any scrap cotton for projects?)

Tibetan moonflower necklace I beaded note the brand new silk shirt I got on super sale at Macy’s yesterday

Tibetan moonflower necklace cleaner picture

Kuan Yin necklace I beaded with lava and red freshwater pearls and Chinese coins


and now some of the parentals' gardens

mountain laurel

chewed up rose bush

close up rose

Fic Update - Sorrow's Dark Array Chapter Thirteen

Sorrow’s Dark Array
Author - cornerofmadness
Disclaimer - not mine, all characters belong to Hiromu Arakawa et al, Square Enix and funimition.
Pairing – Roy/Riza, Ed/Win (eventually) Winry/OC, mentions of Maes/Gracia and Al/OC
Rating – will vary from chapter to chapter, mostly Pg-13 but will eventually contain well marked adult chapters.
Time Line – anime based, spoilers all the way through the anime and the movie and does have strong manga elements such as Armstrong’s older sister and the land of Xing
Summary – As Roy and Riza prepare for their wedding, while dodging assassins, Ed and Al try to find their way back home.
Author’s Note #1– This was written after much prodding by evil_little_dog as a sequel to the source of sorrow and is now her holiday gift even if she has beta’ed part of it. So thanks to her and lyricnonsense for the beta. You do not have to read the first story to understand this. You’ll quickly pick up that Riza has retired from the military to be Roy’s wife and bodyguard. Olivia Armstrong is now president and she’s assigned Roy as the ambassador to Ishbal; oh and that Roy was severely injured in the destruction of the Gate, requiring some of Winry’s automail.
Author's Note #2 - This is a longer work and like real relationships, the ones listed in the pairings, take time to mend and come together. They have to work at it. Hope you enjoy the ride.
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter eight
Chapter nine
chapter ten
chapter eleven

chapter twelve



“Days of absence, sad and dreary, Clothed in sorrow's dark array, Days of absence, I am weary; She I love is far away.” – Shakespeare

Chapter Thirteen

A man travels the world in search of what he needs and returns home to find it.
George Edward Moore

( They’re idiots,” Winry huffed )

chapter fourteen