Putting It Together....

Hello dear readers hope this day finds you well. I have been busy with the kids this week with schooling and sewing on the side, feeling a little ill once again with some sort of cold.We just can't seem to shake it around here. I decided I need to work on something that was bright since the days have been a bit gloomy here this past week. I dug out some things from the sowing box that were just perfect together. A vintage Dresden, linens, fabrics, laces, rick rack, trims and gingham love!

 

Everything is put together and ready to be sewn.
Once finished I think it will be quite cute....

 
Then I will be able to share with you what
 it is since this is too a sneak peek!

 

Can't wait!
 Oh on another note* When leaving comments here I had to add a feature to type in a verification code since I have been jammed with a lot of spam in my box lately. It is a safety precaution... I know it is another step to take yet hope this won't detour you from leaving some love!
 Have a great day!!!

My Happy Colors....

Ever since I was a little girl my favorite color was red... I am not sure why... It just was. It's funny how most everyone has their favorite color. Why is that I wonder? I never lost the love for red... It is a happy color to me. I realize though I don't really wear much of it though.. Maybe because I would look like a round tamatoe in it... But there is plenty of it throughout my home and in much of my work. I really believe colors set a tone to moods.

After spending 11 years in Washington it was certain that I would need color around me since much of the time was spent in gloomy & rainy weather. Many years I had spent very ill, depressed and unmotivated due to the lack of sun. I was poorly deficient in D, B12, and iron. I have most recently overcome all those syptoms, one of which was moving to a sunny state. I have found not only the sun makes me feel a lot better, but color in general does too. That I guess is why I have been so colorful lately in many of my posts as well. Funny maybe,
 But it's true. With the colder somewhat darker Seasons approaching
 I will be holding onto my happy colors to get me through the gloomy days.

I made this cheery Dresden style table mat for my morning tea.... well not just for my tea, just a little something to spread the cheer throughout for the coming Seasons. I do adore the lovely colors of Autumn mind you, but this year I am going to be the odd ball and decorate with cheery colors. I 'm not even going to get out my Fall decor this year... well, most of it ...

This is just bringing a little sunshine in.. which makes me happy.

 

Well, this was my first table mat in this style, which i sort of messed up on, but will perfect and may just make a few for my shop soon. Just to spread that happy color around! We all need it!

Hope this has brightened your day!
Happy Fall... It's official!