Rhat the reck?

For anyone not in "the know", that's Scooby talk for {What the heck?}  As in, what the heck is up with blogger these days?  I'm having a wicked time leaving comments, so if you aren't hearing from me as often, it isn't because I am not reading your blog.  If anyone else is having similar difficulties, I have found that commenting with an open ID/url works most easily.  No trouble with signing in again and again and losing your comment...grr.  Just click open ID in the options and type in your name when prompted.  To those who have persevered and managed to leave comments for me recently, I really appreciate it!  Donna, Kristine and Mom, especially you: mwuah!

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Come back tomorrow for a new fabric preview!  And, I also have an exciting new spill it session in the works.  Happy weekend, everyone :)

Thursday's Treasure

Last night I took the night off from *work*.  I can't even remember the last time I didn't spend my entire evening cutting fabric, packing up orders, doing laundry, and/or crocheting.  So, I guess I was overdue for a little R and R.  I put Sophie to bed at 8:00, then crawled into my own bed with this Elizabeth Berg book that I started earlier this week.  I read for FOUR hours straight, finished the book, and went to bed.  Bliss!!!

Colorway Coolness

Back in the day, patterned sheets often came in a variety of colorways.  They don't do this any more do they?  In any case, I was thrilled to find this gorgeous golden yellow roses sheet the other day.  I've been lucky enough to find the pink and the aqua in the past, and had no idea that yellow was even out there.  What a fun find!  I tend to gravitate toward vintage sheets from my own growing up era- the 60s and 70s- but I think this one might even be from the 50s.  Anyone know for sure?

Daily Dose of Cute

I've been using this adorable nursery planter to cheer myself up.  I've never been good with the heat/humidity, and as I get older it seems to get worse.  It has been in the 90s for the last several days, so I have been all about air conditioning and moving very slowly to keep my crank-fest on the down low.  Fingers crossed for an end to the heat wave in time for me to enjoy my birthday next week!

Makeover Monday: 5/30 Memorial Day Edition

I've had this beautiful fabric in sosovintage for awhile with no takers.  So, I decided a bit of it would be just the thing for a Memorial Day makeover!
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The red, white, and blue today is dedicated to my late Grandpa Copeland.  He joined the Navy at 17 and had his ship blown out from under him in Pearl Harbor.  He went on to fight in the Korean War, where he was a POW for 18 months.  He also fought in the Bay of Pigs and Vietnam. 
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I remember him as the man who would chase me around the coffee table tickling me until I couldn't breathe.  The man who would stop traffic for a fresh watermelon.  The man who loved (and fed) squirrels and seagulls, and who could grow vegetables in his sleep.  I miss you, Grandpa, and I remember you every day.

Upcycled Nest

I found a beautiful vintage sheet the other day that was way too thin and faded to sell as fabric.  It was perfect for a sosorosey project that I've wanted to make for a long time, though- upcycled nesting bowls! 

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I'm thinking they look like rainbow sherbet... how about you?

Coming Attractions

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Here we have the latest fabric finds: a lime and blue stripe, more Strawberry Shortcake, yellow calico, pastel stripe on white, botanical treasures, and pansies in the pink/orange/red/yellow colorway.

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And OOH AAH!  This one gets a photo all its own- isn't this SPECTACULAR???  I couldn't believe my eyes at the colors and condition of this one.  I only have a fitted twin sheet, so get it while you can :)