14 August 2014

The studio & a surprise

A quick peek into the studio today:



It gets a little messy around here when any sewing project starts up.  Kids eating on the floor, toys all over the place, dishes pile up in the sink.  It's worth it though.  I find sewing just as therapeutic as crocheting.  It's just not as easy to get to, so it does involve a measure of planning.  This is the fabric for J's messenger bag.  I've finished cutting it out and just have to pin it together.  (Except I ran out of fabric for the strap, so at some point I'll need to head off to fabric land.)  I'm hoping to have it done either for Christmas or her birthday.  At first I thought it was too much time, but after a few false starts, I'm thinking it's about right.  I have a few other projects on the go and time flies around here.  Also, the kids get sick a lot in winter time?  My experience from last year.  



As of yesterday morning, we are finished with the blueberry jam, I think.  Moving on to peach preserves!  If we find the time, that is.  For some reason this year is a little slow with the preserving.  



Yesterday I spent the day at my parents' house.  The kids had a wonderful time, as always, running, playing, eating, laughing and enjoying the space.  When we got back late last night, a package was waiting for me.  It was from my blog swap partner, who outdid herself with a wonderful pile of goodies!  The kids love the mini-quilt and have claimed it for their dolls, animals and even themselves!    Also, they were itching to try the dandelion salve, which I rescued from their sticky hands.  :)  

My talented and new friend Yanic, thank you for making our day perfect with your sweet gifts!   

6 comments:

  1. What a lovely swap gift, always nice to come home to a surprise like that.

    I am the same with sewing, while I love it, it takes more planning, and not nearly as easy as picking up my knitting needles :)

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    1. Amen to that! When I get stressed, it's practically my knee-jerk reaction to reach for my hook. :)

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  2. what a beautiful package to receive! that quilt is lovely~ so glad you participated in the swap.

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    1. Me too! Thanks again for hosting everyone! Can't wait to try one out in real life!

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  3. It's lovely to see this post with your package arriving, I saw it leaving from Yanic's place earlier before finding your blog! And also the previous post, I saw your package arriving at Kim's a while ago and really admired it there. What a lovely swap all round.

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    1. Hehe, you managed to follow things all around! :) It was most definitely a lovely experience and I enjoyed it immensely. I am actually organizing a swap in person because I loved this experience so much. It's such a great way to connect personally with the online community and make a few new friends.

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