tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post4390329988382547548..comments2024-03-07T05:38:08.459-08:00Comments on WooWork.com: Before the Incident: Shirley Stocksdale and the SofabedHowie Woohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10797015012363795975noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-90726648666328912022011-09-14T23:26:17.531-07:002011-09-14T23:26:17.531-07:00Thank you, Stacey... Your comment means a lot to m...Thank you, Stacey... Your comment means a lot to me, and I appreciate your response and the insight you've given me. I wish you and the entire Stocksdale family every happiness in the world.<br /><br />If either of her two daughters would like the doll, they can email me anytime. Thank you so much, Stacey.Howie Woohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797015012363795975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-29597380605603862332011-09-14T04:52:24.514-07:002011-09-14T04:52:24.514-07:00thank you for the apology i guess you don't ma...thank you for the apology i guess you don't make me sick but to be honest the doll does (sorry) i guess at first glance it looks like a big joke haha old lady got ate by her couch but u do seem genuine as do some of the other people who have posted and for that i also thank you.<br /><br />as far as the actual doll goes it really is amazing work, but i can't say i want it either. Shirley married my grandfather later in life after they had both already had families. i know she has two daughters, no relation to Stocksdale maybe one of them would like it.stacey stocksdale quaylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-3713528513326397332011-09-13T17:04:31.505-07:002011-09-13T17:04:31.505-07:00Hi Stacey…
Thank you for your comments (on my blo...Hi Stacey…<br /><br />Thank you for your comments (on my blog and on <a href="http://www.neatorama.com/2010/09/07/shirley-stockdale-and-the-sofabed/" rel="nofollow"> neatorama</a>), both of which were valid & understandable. I'm sorry for causing offence, and I would react similarly if I saw the same about my relatives.<br /><br />For what it's worth, I had reverence and sincerity in my heart when making Ms. Stocksdale. Her experience has since helped me check up on friends & family who live alone. I thank Ms.Stocksdale for that gift all the time.<br /><br />I send all my apologies to you and the Stocksdale family again. Early this year, I offered Beverley Stockdale the yarn figure of Shirley, but she kindly declined. Could I send the figure to you? It belongs to the Stockdale family more than anyone.<br /><br />I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for your time.Howie Woohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797015012363795975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-15661853231581838912011-09-13T16:06:21.058-07:002011-09-13T16:06:21.058-07:00u make me sicku make me sickstacey stocksdale quaylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-60172463734356695392010-06-19T12:07:56.123-07:002010-06-19T12:07:56.123-07:00Very well done. Touching. And also scarily remindi...Very well done. Touching. And also scarily reminding me of the time I was home alone and got my arm stuck in the sofa!! Fortunately, I am young and strong and was eventually able to free myself, and I knew that even if I couldn't, my family would be back sooner or later.Asiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694732421799737990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-70647863647164324262010-06-18T16:13:49.187-07:002010-06-18T16:13:49.187-07:00Oanhderbread: Thank you :) I hope crochet can make...Oanhderbread: Thank you :) I hope crochet can make awful things less awful, at least :)<br /><br />Sharona: Yes, the tragic deaths are often the most sad...<br /><br />Karen: I'm happy you found me from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/kmyk88/" rel="nofollow">your flickr</a>! And thanks for the comparison to the Tell-Tale Heart :)Howie Woohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797015012363795975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-67349644108410568662010-06-16T19:02:23.329-07:002010-06-16T19:02:23.329-07:00I found your work on flickr while going through so...I found your work on flickr while going through some amigurumi groups. I have to say that you are incredibly talented and all it took was one look on your photostream and I went "wow" and added you as a contact. :)<br /><br />Your portrait of Shirley is really beautiful and melancholy at the same time. It kind of gives me the same vibe as when I think of the story The Tell-Tale Heart.<br /><br />Keep up the great work!Karen (kmyk)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-79359300778151893402010-05-30T10:14:02.822-07:002010-05-30T10:14:02.822-07:00thanks for the reference Howie! I actually started...thanks for the reference Howie! I actually started yesterday and it's such a relief to have found a really reliable source on left-handed crocheting. Hurrah!Carmelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00307370245486127124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-23904494973474287962010-05-30T03:08:37.029-07:002010-05-30T03:08:37.029-07:00How sad.How sad.Sharona R - שרונה ראובניhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09921689926996089370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-17754397947361548012010-05-29T22:46:39.805-07:002010-05-29T22:46:39.805-07:00that's really awful.. but wow, very nice croch...that's really awful.. but wow, very nice crocheting!!!Oanhderbreadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749257851241900673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-40441483976112801862010-05-29T17:27:50.030-07:002010-05-29T17:27:50.030-07:00izabelaitsme: Thanks :) I agree that it's alwa...izabelaitsme: Thanks :) I agree that it's always good to check in on friends & family who live on their own, whether younger or older.<br /><br />By the way, I found an <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1280249/Meet-year-old-boy-throws-tantrum-parents-refuse-cigarette.html" rel="nofollow">article</a> about that 2 year old smoker you mentioned, yipes!<br /><br />Carmel: Thanks for visiting from <a href="http://mochimochiland.com/blog/" rel="nofollow">Mochimochi Land</a>! Anna recently <a href="http://mochimochiland.com/2010/05/wooworks-sofa-incident-crochet/#section-comments" rel="nofollow">mentioned</a> this blog post. A day earlier, she also blogged about a couch, <a href="http://mochimochiland.com/2010/05/alterna-grouchy-couch/" rel="nofollow">this one knitted</a>! Mochimochi Land's series of <a href="http://mochimochiland.com/category/knitted-things/tiny-things/" rel="nofollow">Tiny Things</a>is also a treat to view!<br /><br />I hope you try your hand at crocheting this year! I'm going to try knitting soon too. I don't know enough about left-handed crocheting, but I remember <a href="http://www.planetjune.com/blog/" rel="nofollow">Planetjune</a> including left-handed instructions/photos on her site before?<br /><br />Thanks for visiting, Carmel!Howie Woohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797015012363795975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-64133279182627900302010-05-29T10:36:43.425-07:002010-05-29T10:36:43.425-07:00hey Howie! I just discovered your blog from mochim...hey Howie! I just discovered your blog from mochimochi and I was up all night reading it (literally, you can ask my boyfriend). You and your projects are amazing!!!<br /><br />I'm a knitter myself, but I've always wanted to learn how to crochet. I never quite got the hang of it, but I think it's because I'm left-handed and all the instructions are righty. The very few sources that claim they teach left-handed crocheting haven't been much help unfortunately. Any tips???<br /><br />-CarmelCarmelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00307370245486127124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-87723062749697027012010-05-27T00:15:08.118-07:002010-05-27T00:15:08.118-07:00wow I totally love the sofa and granny, I dont thi...wow I totally love the sofa and granny, I dont think I ever seen anything like it before, the story seems so unbelievable as the stories from the everyday papers, something like 2 year old baby smoking cigarettes in Somalia, but hey this could happen and could give us a thought about people living on their own... it wont hurt to check on them from time to time<br /><br />take care<br /><br />I.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-33640621850209763112010-05-26T16:28:03.173-07:002010-05-26T16:28:03.173-07:00Amethyst: Thanks! I hope this blog entry is some t...Amethyst: Thanks! I hope this blog entry is some type of curious tribute to Ms. Stocksdale. And, hopefully, her story will result in a few avoided-accidents. The other day in the garage, I was twisted upside down and looking under the car seat for my cel phone. I suddenly thought of Ms.Stocksdale and changed positions to make sure I wouldn't fall & get stuck.<br /><br />ecuadoriana: I love your vivid description of Florida, complete with snakes-in-the-toilet, alligators-on-the-golf-course and pompano-fish-in-the-air! <br /><br />Like you, I wonder if her remaining family will ever see this. According to Ms. Stocksdale's <a href="http://listsearches.rootsweb.com/th/read/STOCKDALE/2001-09/0999557753" rel="nofollow">obituary</a>, she had a three daughters, two sisters, and five grandchildren.<br /><br />Your friend's hand-crafted, personalized urns sound beautiful and touching! Do you have a link to her work?<br /><br />And yes, I'll be available to crochet your obituary, though I'd rather not see that ever happen! :) We need you to embark on many more Floridian adventures!<br /><br />Deadly Knitshade: Thanks so much. You're my favourite yarnstormer of all! <br /><br />Yes, I hope Ms. Stocksdale found what she was looking for too. I crocheted a mini TV remote for <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/woowork/4625988292/" rel="nofollow">this photo</a> of her. Curiously, that yarn remote has gone missing since that photoshoot!<br /><br />For close-ups and portrait shots, I love using the <a href="http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/canon_50_1p8_ii_c16/" rel="nofollow">Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens</a>. And it's in the 84£ price range! A must-have :) Thanks!Howie Woohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797015012363795975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-21143152733336596452010-05-25T18:06:29.916-07:002010-05-25T18:06:29.916-07:00Oh. I heart this post. As always you break my hear...Oh. I heart this post. As always you break my heart a little bit with your perfect bits of crochet art.<br /><br />My knitted hat is off out of respect to poor Mrs Stocksdale. I hope she found that remote control, or whatever she was looking for, when she got to the other side.<br /><br />Deadly K xx<br /><br />PS I keep meaning to ask you what camera lens you use. It's ever so good at close ups.Deadly Knitshadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08308042415069961957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-55898933793305958512010-05-25T08:25:52.977-07:002010-05-25T08:25:52.977-07:00I LOVE this Howie. It's tragic, but so beauti...I LOVE this Howie. It's tragic, but so beautifully done. Great job.Karahttp://www.karabouts.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-18023493048459764982010-05-24T12:37:11.320-07:002010-05-24T12:37:11.320-07:00Wowie, again, Howie!!!
Yes, unfortunately, having...Wowie, again, Howie!!!<br /><br />Yes, unfortunately, having lived in Florida now for almost 10 years, one reads far too often stories like this of tragedies involving older folks living all alone.<br /><br />Also, unfortunately, that is why we sometimes refer to Florida as "God's Waiting Room"!!!<br /><br />But then of course there are the reasons to stay here: the hilarious stories of people getting bit in the tush by snakes coming up through their toilets & alligators chasing golfers off the golf courses (which had originally belonged to the alligators in the first place!!!). I was once beaned in the head by a Pompano flying out of the water one day while I was relaxing at the beach! If there hadn't been witnesses I wouldn't have believed it myself!! LOL!!!<br /><br />Ms. Stocksdale would feel honored that you represented her in such a sweet fashion. I wonder if anyone from her family has seen this? <br /><br />I hope you will be available to crochet my obituary! <br /><br />XO<br /><br />PS- you may be on to something here: crocheting special scenes of the lives of people who have passed. (I have a friend who hand crafts urns specifically designed to commemorate the life of the person inside the urn! Maybe you are onto a side business?! hint hint)ecuadorianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04404159042691244046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-17826902861588833082010-05-21T23:35:10.076-07:002010-05-21T23:35:10.076-07:00As usual, you never cease to amaze me. This is a ...As usual, you never cease to amaze me. This is a novel tribute to this otherwise possibly long forgotten woman. It's nice to know that no one is ever truly put out of mind... especially with an obsessive crocheter on hand.Amethysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06764584062265753429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-6382212814862723292010-05-21T16:12:21.923-07:002010-05-21T16:12:21.923-07:00zuperdzigh: I'm happy that you like these inan...zuperdzigh: I'm happy that you like these inanimate objects :) As for their size, I uploaded <a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4625527511_fa10a26c5c_o.jpg" rel="nofollow">this photo </a>to show the relative size of the scene.<br /><br />PaisleyJade: When I was arranging the pieces, I temporarily lay down Shirley onto the sofabed, and that sight was already enough to gave me the creeps. <br /><br />JelliDonut: Thank you! I know this scene isn't the most playful-at-heart, but I'm glad you still have love for how it was represented :) I<br /><br />Rebekah: The sofa was fun to make :) I wish I could temporarily miniaturize myself so that I could sit-test the comfiness of the couch.<br /><br />KelleBelle: Better to be Before, for sure :) I don't like imagining the After, even in yarn form!<br /><br />woolhug: Thank you :) The more I crocheted this project, the more I thought about Ms. Stocksdale's story too, especially at night. I'd then start thinking about the safety of friends & family. After that, it's difficult to get back to sleep!<br /><br />RedFlame: I hope so, thanks :) I <a href="http://www.google.ca/search?q=%22shirley+stocksdale%22&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a" rel="nofollow"> googled Shirley Stocksdale</a> for stories about her earlier life, but couldn't find anything more, unfortunately...<br /><br />Shusha: I'm grateful to hear that disturbing-amigurumi can still be received in a positive way, thank you :)<br /><br />TADA's Revolution: If anyone can crochet furniture and expressive characters, it's you!<br /><br />By the way, when MJ saw this miniature set in person, she said: "That reminds me of <a href="http://tadasrevolution.com/" rel="nofollow">TADA's Revolution</a>!" :)<br /><br />Shorty: I've been reminding MJ about Ms. Stocksdayle's story for years, so she's probably hoping for the therapeutic powers of crochet therapy! Thanks :)<br /><br />Genevieve: A few other news sites suggested that she might was reaching for her television remote. I crocheted that remote, along with Ms. Stockton sitting in front of the TV, in <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3575/4625988292_266c8cf12e_o.jpg" rel="nofollow">this photo</a>. There are also additional photos in <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/woowork/sets/72157623980050193/" rel="nofollow">this Flickr set</a>.<br /><br />Sara: I don't write patterns (in this case, I didn't even have time to take my usual scribbly notes), but here's some info that is hopefully helpful: <br /><br />The couch is composed of one large carwash-sponge (for the back) and four pairs of rectangular scrub sponges for the other chunks (like the sides & seat). The mattress has four scrub sponges inside. The reason I used sponge is that it maintains an angular shape better than polyfibre filling.<br /><br />I then crocheted flat panels and stitched them around the sponges. The two back pieces skipped a few rows in the middle, to create that dip. The armrests are crocheted cylinders which were then stitched atop the sides. The buttons are safety eyes that have been painted.<br /><br />Anita: Thank you :) It was exciting to create and photograph a scene that's a little moodier than usual.Howie Woohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797015012363795975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-51540176114246041082010-05-21T14:10:21.996-07:002010-05-21T14:10:21.996-07:00Awwww, so sad!
On happier note, your creativity a...Awwww, so sad!<br /><br />On happier note, your creativity and talent never cease to amaze me! Love the whole little scene you've crocheted here!aseknchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06160900627051251477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-71911285018768794742010-05-21T13:07:00.220-07:002010-05-21T13:07:00.220-07:00wow, can u show the pattern for the sofa?wow, can u show the pattern for the sofa?Blogadictahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08123036349595827529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-11650812415614379622010-05-21T10:05:24.622-07:002010-05-21T10:05:24.622-07:00I can't help but wonder what must have fallen ...I can't help but wonder what must have fallen into the sofa...<br /><br />Also, wow! What detail!McGillistabbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11717284304536844862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-6058095105664962932010-05-21T07:38:57.337-07:002010-05-21T07:38:57.337-07:00What a tragedy, but it's very sweet that the s...What a tragedy, but it's very sweet that the story touched your life the way it did. And I'm glad you have a creative outlet for dealing with troubling thoughts. Such good therapy!Shortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09282939278824959005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-16254738150789119842010-05-21T06:30:03.333-07:002010-05-21T06:30:03.333-07:00The depressed look on that doll is unforgettable.....The depressed look on that doll is unforgettable...I never thought it was possible to crochet a sofa. You did an amazing job! It looks so real! I want to try!! <br /><br />Freak accidents happen...but i think it was probably her time to go.TADA's Revolutionhttp://tadasrevolution.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788959362283659665.post-64401212723983267232010-05-21T04:19:22.753-07:002010-05-21T04:19:22.753-07:00Wow this is the most disturbing amigurumi project ...Wow this is the most disturbing amigurumi project I've seen!<br />It's also really great.Michal (Skeletons Out of Closet)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05990620627136344377noreply@blogger.com