Hello Friends! It's been awhile. I'm still here. Are you still there? I hope so. After a dramatic change in the weather, ushered in by a thunderous rain storm that woke the house last night, it does seem as though autumn is a bit early and pushing through the door. Suddenly, I'm hunting for my warm slippers and pulling out cozy sweaters and reluctantly waving goodbye to the summer garden. I'm not ready.
Abrupt transitions are difficult for me sometimes. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that sunny autumn days will replace these gray skies. I'm hanging on to the promise of bountiful roadside stands of pears and pumpkins and brisk walks through the golden woods over paths sprinkled with colorful leaves.
In the meantime, while I wait, I am (still) working on the family photo albums. It's been over a year now since I started this epic journey into the past and at times I fear I will never, ever get to the finish line. Needing to scan and Photoshop hundreds of photographs is time-consuming when one starts in the year of 1902. I'm so looking forward to getting beyond year 2000--when cameras went digital. Then I can retire all these heavy, dusty boxes of negatives and prints and start having fun creating the photobooks and getting them printed. I'm ready to wrap it up. Other projects are waiting. Important things. Like a dollhouse that needs redecorating.
I try and stay focused, but it's not always easy. In fact, yesterday, while puttering through Hobby Lobby with my crafty cohorts (my two youngest daughters) who were filling the cart with the supplies they needed, I was making a mental checklist, aisle by aisle, of things I could do. That place is huge and my list was growing long. But my resolve to resist was firm!
Until I turned a corner and saw this print. My knees went weak. I have no idea what I am going to do with this, but I do so enjoy gazing at it from afar. It's from Brother Sister Design Studio 2017. Those of you so afflicted, know the dilemma. In any case, hoping it provides the thrust I need, a sweet incentive, like a carrot in front of the cart.
Well, it only takes a great fabric to get the juices flowing! Autumn is coming to Northern Indiana too. But our forecast for the next week calls for 90 degree weather!! What the heck...super unseasonable.
Nice to see you post.
xx, Carol
Posted by: Carol DeLater | September 20, 2017 at 03:58 AM
Beautiful fabric! I would love to have seen your whole cart at check out... :-))
Posted by: Little Penpen | September 20, 2017 at 05:06 AM
I have to admit that after a way too hot, smokey, and dry summer, I am feeling so grateful for the rain, and the cooler weather. At the same time, the transition, has been sudden, indeed. What a strange year it has been for us here in our part of the world. Autumn is my favorite time of year, so I always welcome it.
That is a very pretty print. I will enjoy seeing how you will use it.
What a very fine garden you had this year!
Posted by: Lena | September 20, 2017 at 10:38 AM
I'm looking forward to Fall (and slippers and sweaters) and am very disappointed that the weather here in MI has turned warm once again. Such a cute print. Looks very Turkey Feathers-ish!
Happy Autumn!
Jane
Posted by: Jane | September 21, 2017 at 11:14 AM
I'm still here friend. Autumn is here. YAY!! I'm so ready for the cooler weather. You would think it would be after Irma passed through, but alas 90 degree weather. I am so looking forward to Fall.
I have a large list of projects I would like to make, but must finish what I've started too. Your material is so pretty I can't wait to see what you make with it. Until then, happy Fall Y'all. :-)
Posted by: Velma | September 22, 2017 at 06:54 AM
Yes, a fresh new fabric can be a great motivator! It looks like "Indian Summer" will arrive here after all, as well!
Posted by: vicki haninger | September 24, 2017 at 10:36 AM
LOL, fortunately they both have much more restraint than I!
Posted by: vicki haninger | September 24, 2017 at 10:36 AM
The fires brought such a harshness that hung in the valley this summer that I too was happy for the rains when they finally came. We may have a few more weeks of warmth and sunshine before the "snap" here in the NW. I look forward to both!
Posted by: vicki haninger | September 24, 2017 at 10:42 AM
Yes, warm days have returned here too, and just as I was about to retire my flip-flops!
Posted by: vicki haninger | September 24, 2017 at 10:43 AM
I am so glad you're still here too Velma! I count myself lucky to have so many wonderful blog friends. It's nice to know you're all out there and haven't given up on me. I am looking forward to fall and getting back to my sewing again. My list is long!
Posted by: vicki haninger | September 24, 2017 at 10:48 AM
So pretty. I love seeing the beauty of nature next to the fabric it inspires. Thank you for the bit of lovely in my day.
Posted by: Karen | September 26, 2017 at 03:15 PM
I am so looking forward to seeing what you are making this Fall and Winter. You are so very talented! Keep up the great work.
Posted by: Velma | October 14, 2017 at 07:20 AM