I love Spring. The flowers mostly.
The cool breezes. And though everyone complains loud and long about it, I even love the fact that daylight savings time gives us those longer evenings. I love having enough light when I get home from work to take decent pictures of my projects to share with my faithful readers. I love that by the time spring and early summer have rolled around, most of the networks have turned to reruns, so I'm less drawn to the television, and more drawn to the outdoors, and the sun and the light and the breezes. (Fox network doesn't seem to be following the tradition, however, and I am somewhat miffed at their messing with my finely honed schedule. They just introduce new shows willy-nilly and pay no attention at all to the recognized rerun season. Anyone know who I talk to about that)?
What I don't like to do is sew. I can sew; quite well in fact. And my dislike of sewing has nothing to do with the complexity of the craft. It has to do with the fact that I am a meticulous person. The acronym OCD has been bandied about on occasion. And I find that most patterns that I have come across have less than meticulous finishing details. This frustrates me.
However, inspired by Becky, who has mastered my beloved knitting and has moved on to pattern design, and the wonderful fabric arts I have seen Amanda collecting here of late, I have hauled out my trusty Singer, picked out some colorful fabric, and vowed once more to sew.
I want handmade needle cases, you see. And cute little bags in which to store my socks in progress. And I want them to be colorful and attractive and very obviously unique. So, sew I must. Just a bit at first and we'll see how it goes.
If it gets too frustrating, I can take a break.
I have also hauled out my hammock, stored since the fall from inclement weather. And I have the book, the needles and the lovely colorful cotton. I have the iPod and the sun and the breezes. I have the makings of a perfect weekend. And at 5pm this afternoon, it becomes all mine.
Ya'll go out and have yourselves a wonderful weekend as well! You deserve it!
Comments (19)
You're in for a "lost weekend," in which you wake up on Monday morning with a slight grin and a cuter kitchen... trust me. It's a beautiful thing! Love those darn dishcloths- your colors are so cheerful!
Posted by Mary-Heather | April 27, 2006 11:23 PM
Posted on April 27, 2006 23:23
Yay! I can't wait to see what you do with those fab fabrics. Fabric stashing is one of my fave things; I just bought some yesterday. Let's haul out the sewing machines togeth-ah!
Posted by Becky | April 28, 2006 1:20 AM
Posted on April 28, 2006 01:20
You have beautiful fabric there! Hand paints, right?
And awesome color selection in the sugar n cream, too.
Posted by Carole | April 28, 2006 5:30 AM
Posted on April 28, 2006 05:30
I love how the trees flower - it tells me that spring is really here - even when the nights get cold.
Posted by trek | April 28, 2006 6:36 AM
Posted on April 28, 2006 06:36
5:00 today.. I'm SO there! And did I mention I love the pictures you post?!!
Posted by Mia | April 28, 2006 7:21 AM
Posted on April 28, 2006 07:21
I wish I could have such a dreamy weekend. Must. Find. A. Nanny. Or at least a college girl that can think of something other than frat parties. Maybe I could convince the Mister that he NEEDS to take the kids away for the entire weekend? Doubtful I know but a girl can dream. Pretty fabrics btw!
Posted by amanda | April 28, 2006 7:38 AM
Posted on April 28, 2006 07:38
Oh, I wish I knew how to sew. I don't even own a sewing machine. I have been tempted to learn but then again, I don't know when I would find the time. This holding a job business is for the birds!
Those fabrics are gorgeous. I can't wait to see what you do with them!
I am going to make a dishcloth too. I have had sugar and cream in my stash for years and have never touched it. I originally bought them to crochet hair scrunchies. haha
Posted by Karen | April 28, 2006 8:20 AM
Posted on April 28, 2006 08:20
Wow you can sew girl!! I love love love LOVE the fabrics you posted on the site - those are just GORGEOUS!! Can't wait to see what you make with those!! WOO HOOO!
Posted by Esther | April 28, 2006 9:25 AM
Posted on April 28, 2006 09:25
The flower is gorgeous! Love the bit of red. I'm envious of your sock yarn....it seems to be gone every time I check!
Posted by margene | April 28, 2006 9:46 AM
Posted on April 28, 2006 09:46
I'm drooling over the fabric and the hammock! Sounds like a perfectly DIVINE weekend!
Posted by Becky / Knitting Interrupted | April 28, 2006 10:08 AM
Posted on April 28, 2006 10:08
What more could a girl possibly need? Your plan sounds heavenly.
Posted by Emily | April 28, 2006 11:19 AM
Posted on April 28, 2006 11:19
That's an inspired color combo. I have often hankered after handmade needle cases and bags, but the mysteries of sewing refuse to unlock themselves to me. So I will simply have to admire yours.
Enjoy a blissful weekend!
Posted by Rachel | April 28, 2006 2:00 PM
Posted on April 28, 2006 14:00
Great colors on those fabrics. I look forward to seeing what you create.
Enjoy your weekend. One of the things I like best about living in the midwest is being someplace with distinctly different seasons. It's nice to be able to celebrate the changes. I love the the transition seasons the best; although fall is my favorite, there's really nothing like a good spring day.
Posted by terby | April 28, 2006 5:20 PM
Posted on April 28, 2006 17:20
Gorgeous color-drenched fabrics, Leah! Needle cases are easy. That dress proves you can make anything. I want to make some little (drawstring) bags for socks-in-progress, too. I wish I had enough time to sew and knit as much as I would like. But then again, I'm sure one day I will. Better to enjoy the kiddos while I have them here!
Posted by katie | April 28, 2006 7:35 PM
Posted on April 28, 2006 19:35
Wow, I had no idea my little sock bag would be so warmly received! Thanks. Could you post a pic when you make some?
Posted by trek | April 30, 2006 11:26 AM
Posted on April 30, 2006 11:26
It sounds like a great weekend plan! I hope you're enjoying it and I can't wait to see pictures of the things you're making.
Posted by Casey | April 30, 2006 2:15 PM
Posted on April 30, 2006 14:15
Way cool on the sock bags. I'll probably take pics tomorrow but I've got to get a couple of the bags into the mail for someone post-haste so I don't know if I will have pics of all of them.
Posted by trek | April 30, 2006 8:55 PM
Posted on April 30, 2006 20:55
Awright - I posted mine now you post yours!
Posted by trek | May 1, 2006 11:40 AM
Posted on May 1, 2006 11:40
oooo... a hammock! I am so jealous!
Posted by Gracie | May 1, 2006 12:46 PM
Posted on May 1, 2006 12:46