Don’t you just love a rainy day, keeping tucked away, and cozy inside? That’s what we have here following a noisy night. I woke up at 2:30am to the loudest clash of thunder I’ve ever heard and literally felt all the way to my bones! I’m somewhat eager to check out all the nearby trees this morning to be sure all are still standing.
A good day to begin working on a project, eh? Maybe a “Hair-raising Halloween” pillow?
“Go Fly A Kite” was in the subject line of an e-mail I received from my son in law with a photo (artistically altered) attached. During our beautiful but breezy weekend, he took our rascally little guy out for his first kite flying experience. It caused me to recall my dad doing the same with us…..once upon a time.
Remember the trill of holding on to a soaring kite, once you had success of actually getting it up in the air?
Labor Day – Weeeee, the holiday weekend! Ours was filled with a wedding, a brunch and absolutely perfect weather. I enjoyed a restful and fun few days with family and good friends. I hope you enjoyed yours to.
Speaking of fall…….
Last April I had the privilege of working with Fons & Porter’s “Love of Quilting” on a couple of Halloween projects. Featured in their Sept./ Oct. issue, which just hit news stands, is my “Hair-Raising Halloween” fabric and projects. Kits for the quilt are available through F & P and fabric is in quilt shops now for both of these fun home/party decorations. Fabric-Quilting Treasures. Quilter-Elizabeth Cechettini.
The banner is an easy, no sew project that even a non quilter like me was able to construct. Not a bit scary, well a little, but I hope you’ll still try one. Step by step instructions are included in the issue. I can’t wait to put both of these vintage inspired items to good use for the tiny goblin guests this fall season.
Artist friend Beth Yarbrough has a new blog, “Sweet Tea Gazette.” Her garden’s harvest reminded me of my favorite thing about summer, which we share, tomatoes! My first fabric line, “Home Grown” was inspired by the delicious, can’t be beat, bright red beauties. My dad always had a garden full of them.
HAPPY 4th of JULY! Below – one of my daughter Jackie’s creations, pretty, huh?
