A Lazy Sewing Sunday . . .

What a spectacular day in the northeast today.

I couldn't decide what to do first.

So I went for a nice long walk by the water to collect my thoughts.

When I returned I was ready for a bit of sewing.

I am working on a donation quilt right now.

A medallion of sorts.

It is inspired by one of Kathy's quilts at Material Obsession.

I can't find the picture right now, but I promise to show it in the next post.

While we were at Quilting by the Lake,

Kathy spoke about contrast and helping your piece pop.

I realized that while I use a ton of rich color,

sometimes there is not enough contrast.

So I am working on that.

This little project was started a month ago,

and has been hanging around ever since.

It is going to be a wreath.

It is taking FOREVER to tie all those scraps.

But I will keep at it, because I think it will be really fun.

Like my sewing corner?

It has reached the tipping point again.

A total chaotic mess.

I can barely cut anything.

This week I am going to visit my niece, nephew and family.

I wanted to find a cute little doll for my niece, one, who I haven't met yet.

Have you been to Toys U Us lately?

OMG, I know I am old because I was wandering around like

a shock victim.  I was asked if I needed help three times.

I was just trying to find a sweet baby doll for a little girl.

They all looked like they were on crack.

So I settled for this sweet little Peebles.

Soft, sweet and a red head.  Perfect!

On another note . . . 

I spent yesterday afternoon in the city.

In Bryant Park.

With some hilarious, very fun peeps.

You know who  you are!

Hope you had as much fun this weekend as I did!

Luckett's Antique-Vintage Store

Last Weekend I was in Virginia visting some buddies and 

we stumbled upon this wonderful Shop!

Luckett's!

I legend we have come to find out.

A cross between an antique store, flea market and tag sale.

Lots of wonderful architectural pieces . . .

Vintage metals . . .

I loved all the metal letters they had lying around . . 

I didn't do this, but after I saw this, I wanted

to arrange words all over the place! Hehe.

Lots of great gardening ideas . . . 

More letters, and how about those vintage pink lockers?!

An old door becomes a table . . . 

More yummy doors . . .  

A snappy garden walk . . . 

A hutch with curved glass . . . 

A floor candelabra . . 

Where was this when I had a terrace??

And this cheeky lamp!

Who needs the party girl when you have this!

I loved this sign too . . . 

So true.

So there you have it.

I love a great vintage store as much as I love a fabric store.

Oh my!  Did I say that out loud??

Hehe.

A Sad Day . . .

My weekend was spent here . . . 

 . . . .  because my beloved sewing machine is headed to the hospital.

For a week!  I ran her ragged . . . 

I guess every one needs a vacation!

Happy Father's Day . . .

We finally had two days in a row of sunshine this weekend.

A fitting tribute to all the fathers out there.

I spent a good portion of the day cutting fabric for two new quilts.

I am starting with strips and then cutting those into triangles.

The second pile is for a class I'm taking in July,

so you'll have to wait on learning more about that one.

It is quite hard on the feet and back 

to stand for four or five hours cutting.

Does this mean I am old?? Haha, I am.

Before I tortured myself at the cutting board, 

I took a nice long walk.

I came around a corner and found this lovely doe

about ten feet away from me.

She was so serene, not skittish at all.

Even let me slowly take a picture.

Very cool.

I also went to the car show at the park near me.

This Thunderbird was my fave.

They have the car show each year on Father's Day,

and this was my first time walking through.

Here is a picture of my Dad with the kid when she was three.

And me and my Dad when I was six.

My first ballet recital.

I remember that day like it was yesterday,

I can still feel his arms around me.

I wish he was still here with us.

He was an amazing man and a very fun Dad.

Happy Father's Day to all!

Sweat Shop Sunday . . . .

So the kid needed to work on this quilt,

which is a graduation present  . . . 

We've all been there! 

It won't make the "deadline" but it will make the college departure.

A sweat shop was in order!

She did get all the blocks finished . . .

The borders will help bring it to the right size.

I worked on the kid's beach quilt repairs . . . 

I am pebble quilting the dark blue sashing . . 

Still deciding on how to do the rest . . .

Then is was off to the beach front for some fun time with the ladies . . . 

And they had mermaid swizzle sticks!! 

After that, a little quiet time at my beach reading a book 

and talking to a friend . . . 

What a great way to end the day!

Hope you did something great today too.

Snow Storm Nemo . . .

Not as bad as we thought it would be . . . 

Roads are closed to driving, but I took a little walk . . . 

They say about 18" and no power outages here . . . 

The roads are mostly clear  . . . 

I believe it is a sewing day!

I'll show you tomorrow what I got accomplished.

Stay warm and safe! 

Making a Terrairum

Being an apartment dweller these days,

I decided I needed a little terrarium to brighten up my place.

It was quite easy to put together.

First I found a glass jar with a lid.

I layered the bottom with sand and then big rocks.

This photo should have been first, I don't know why blogger

rearranges my pictures.  I guess it thinks it knows best.  Ha!

Here are my supplies gathered from the beach

and the local greenhouse.

So back to the layering.

Sand, rocks, shells, sea glass . . .

Potting Soil . . . 

I love the look of the shells and sea glass in there.

I had a big bowl of sea glass from all my gatherings 

at different beaches around the world.

My BIL will laugh at this, but the glass is being put to good use now.

Little plants and ferns and succulents added in.

And a couple of shells in the midst.

The kid thinks is needs a tiny gnome.

I think I agree, will need to hunt one done.

So here is my little peace of heaven.

Life.

Be grateful. 

Sunday Grooving

So things have been slow in the sweat shop these days,

I have been focusing on packing and moving and packing and moving.

I did get some time to work on my cathedral steps top

 and it's coming along nicely

I also finished my fabric crochet basket and now it holds all my yarn,

Seriously great color here.

 I had to shut down production and pack up my sewing room.

Now I know it looks like alot to some, but really,

I think this is pretty good.  And it's all going in my two big bookcases, so . . .

well . . . . it will be fine. 

And I don't have anyone telling me I have too much fabric!

Bonus!

 Here is my empty sewing room.  Just need to move those two tables . . .

It was a great room and has served me well,

I wonder what it will be next? 

A playroom?  An office?  Someone's hideaway?

 I hope they enjoy it as much as I have.

Time to get to that next adventure!

I am eager to get settled in the new place.

All in good time.

on another note  . . . . 

These sand bags where put out for hurricane Irene by a neighbor

who has trouble with water flooding her driveway.

They have now been moved to the side.

Barbarita commented, 

"Look this is the kind of Belgium Block we get in our neighborhood!"

She cracks me up!  

Hope you are having a great Sunday and are doing something fun!