Spring Wandering

As I collect myself from inactivity. I find myself in a state of wandering.   I go from one project to another. We bought a travel trailer at the end of last year and haven’t had the chance to use it. So now that we can’t go anywhere, it is time to dig into the home lists!

I am sorting my collectibles and getting ready to when I can stock my booth at The Garage on 25. 

Painting is a fun way to spend time as well. I have taken free class from Miss Mustard Seed, Miriam and Jeanne Oliver. 

I am journaling and painting in my books.

  Organizing my creative area, aka “The Craft Room”. We had downsized 8 years ago and moved to our new house 5 years ago. My craft room is also a guest room. I will show the results on my next post. 

 

Hubby and I are getting outside as much as possible to enjoy our yard. We started a small porch garden. 

We pruned the fruit trees

And are in the process of weeding and mulching the front yard. 

The key is to take it easy on yourself, there are moments I don’t want to do anything but watch TV and that’s okay. 

I give myself permission not to constantly do a project. 

 Going through pictures, fabrics, collections of “stuff” is a good reminder that I am blessed. I find that this sorting process leads me down a journey of memories.  

Di

I am joining

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Katie Rose

Wardrobe for Katie Rose started with her bloomers!  There were stains and tiny holes that mama stiched patches on.  Sometimes she emblished a pretty piece of fabric into a flower.

Since she was traveling to the coast, she wanted to shine.  Being from the Smokey Mountains, money was tight and new clothes would not be in her sight.  Her mother's best was brought out of the chest for them to view.  Lace, velvets, cotton, white embrodery, quilt fabrics were pulled for repairs and sewing.

The islet dress had some repairs to be done as well. Vintage dollies that we’re damaged were brought to life as the dress was repaired

Her shoes needed to be polished, this would be left to papa. 

Her greatgran’s necklace and purse, treasured items were presented to her. Hers, to treasure. 

The velvet jacket...oh my.  

Another option was her aunts necklace

Under wear was usually not discussed, but here is a peak of the beautiful linen chemise

Overall she was pleased with her travel, go to meeting, clothes

Let’s wish her safe travels

Di

Katie Rose

She was an Appalachian mountain girl raised in a log cabin. Her journey to the coast was to meet her beaus family before the wedding. Her long auburn hair hung below her waist. Mama would braid it and wind it up in a tight braid. Oh how she wanted to run bare footed down to the brook at the end of the lane. But for now she must ready her wardrobe. She picked up the dress and under garments her mother and sister had mended. Her fingers touched the stitches lovingly placed to repair the holes from many washings. 

The mountains were Smokey today. She was sentimental as she looked around the cabin.

Her sweet memories from childhood

Her moms treasured purses

The road to the coast loomed in her mind.

Her sweet bedroom would be missed.

Would they take the truck?

Or the train?

Sweet roses of home

To the shells of the coast, were in her dreams. 

The journey continues,

Di

Stitching love

With Valentines Day coming I’ve been stitching new pins for jackets  and purses.   

I love to embroide linen and cotton

I also am making brooches

 I love using vintage fabrics and repurposed scraps.

 This jean purse is a upcycled junking purse

A vintage YoYo repurposed 

 And now can FLY away

 My model is my ever faithful dress form

Joining  Common ground

Cottage Market

Happy valentines, Di

Collecting Thoughts

What am I witnessing in the Wild

• To be awake is to be alive ...
• live with your eyes wide open
• Live deep and suck out all the marrow of life

Walden Pond - Thoreau collected his thoughts

Experience life with my kids, thoughtful to my husband and kids, really live!

Art of seeing became Thoreau's life

I see beautiful designs all the time ...
The rushing of a stream

The simplest things 

 the thought provoking beauty in the world

The thoughts of a young girl looking into the world 

The beauty of vintage fabric

The season is full of wonder and beauty, may you find the beauty Around you

Snowman Wands

Christmas at The Garage

Getting ready for the Christmas season has been a challenge this year. I had a scary health challenge this week. My hospital stent showed a healthy heart and now need to work on a healthy lifestyle. 

So very thankful am I. 

Thankful for a great group of artful friend, new and old

Family that is always supportive. My pops was a watch/clock maker. This is a clockmaker desk. 

Oh how I would like this in my work area. 

Thankfully I have been busy with my embroidery. I have Christmas tags ready to go. I found a tree at the thrift store and dressed it up for Bloom Studio. It is simple but sweet. The sled has a certain Paris tag line!

My garden stand is dressed for the holidays. My sister made the wreath. I am hoping for one for my present (wink, wink).

 I love one of my Bloom roomies gate(may have to have this)

 My sewing box redo with Santa as the star, I painted the box with Miss Mustard Seeds paint. I love the chipping

 my next tree is in a copper vat. Cool things gathered for sale

 i made three jars but had to keep one

I’ve got more to go to the shop during the week for our Candlelight Stroll next Saturday. If you are near Fletcher, NC please stop by

Love. Di