Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Chickens like to bake on Saturday - or so I'm told
I am currently working on my new rug hooking pattern. It is inspired by my love of vintage embroidered days of the week (DOW) kitchen towels.
I have collected several over the years. Here are a few of my favorites...
I just love the embroidery work on the flowers in this one. I believe it is the raised spiderweb stitch. Here is a close up..
This one is my favorite! It was a gift from my mom.
So with this inspiration in my mind, I came up with the pattern for Bake on Saturday. I can't wait to hang this rug on the wall in my kitchen!
According to most DOW sets, we are supposed to bake on Saturday and that is exactly what this fat little hen is doing!
Here is the pattern...
I have lots of embellishments in store for this rug. She will have lovely fabric curtains up to her window and of course wearing a charming apron! I am contemplating adding a rug under her feet. Hardwood floors can be chilly underfoot.
Here is my progress so far...
Oh dear! Now that I am looking at this pic, it looks like she is wearing a beanie hat on her head. I think I need to take that out and re-hook it with a little thinner red wool.
I will be sure to announce when the pattern and complete instructions for the mixed media embellishments are available in my Etsy shop.
***I want to say a big Hello to my friend Tonya! And thanks for being my first follower!
Have a wonderful day!
Dawn
I have collected several over the years. Here are a few of my favorites...
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Tea and yarn - love it! |
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Kittens to clean my house? I wish! |
I just love the embroidery work on the flowers in this one. I believe it is the raised spiderweb stitch. Here is a close up..
This one is my favorite! It was a gift from my mom.
So with this inspiration in my mind, I came up with the pattern for Bake on Saturday. I can't wait to hang this rug on the wall in my kitchen!
According to most DOW sets, we are supposed to bake on Saturday and that is exactly what this fat little hen is doing!
Here is the pattern...
I have lots of embellishments in store for this rug. She will have lovely fabric curtains up to her window and of course wearing a charming apron! I am contemplating adding a rug under her feet. Hardwood floors can be chilly underfoot.
Here is my progress so far...
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I will be sure to announce when the pattern and complete instructions for the mixed media embellishments are available in my Etsy shop.
***I want to say a big Hello to my friend Tonya! And thanks for being my first follower!
Have a wonderful day!
Dawn
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Treasure in my own backyard
I woke up today feeling particularly uninspired and lethargic. Lately I have been feeling a quiet longing for change. A change in scenery, a change in our daily routine and most of all a change in where we call home. I have lived in the same town for nearly all of my 47 years. I have been thinking how lovely any place but here would be.
With theirritating and troublesome antics of a puppy encouragement from my friend Dakota I decided to go for a walk. My mom has always told me that the best way to change a mood is to go for a walk. I grabbed my camera, harnessed up my pup and decided to go find the treasure in my own backyard.
We set off ready to see if we could possibly find anything photo worthy in our boring suburban neighborhood.
We headed to the park down the street and found this lovely couple enjoying a leisurely swim. I wonder if they had been arguing prior to our arrival. They didn't seem to be on "let's swim side-by-side" terms.
The sound of the water was very calming and my spirits began to lift.
This little fellow was watching us while on his lunch break.
As we continued down the path, the sound of the traffic and sirens ( we lived nestled between a hospital and a fire station) began to fade away.
As we rounded the bend something caught my eye...
I was feeling pretty good by now and even had a pep to my step!
By the time we returned home, I was happy, full of energy and was inspired to make several sketches in my sketchbook for future pattern ideas.
I think I found some of the treasure I was looking for.
Dakota got a large drink of water and fell fast asleep.
It is going to be a lovely day!
Have a wonderful day, wherever you are.
Dawn
With the
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Let's go mom! |
We headed to the park down the street and found this lovely couple enjoying a leisurely swim. I wonder if they had been arguing prior to our arrival. They didn't seem to be on "let's swim side-by-side" terms.
The sound of the water was very calming and my spirits began to lift.
This little fellow was watching us while on his lunch break.
As we continued down the path, the sound of the traffic and sirens ( we lived nestled between a hospital and a fire station) began to fade away.
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What a beautiful day! |
As we rounded the bend something caught my eye...
I was feeling pretty good by now and even had a pep to my step!
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Beautiful tiny purple flowers |
I think I found some of the treasure I was looking for.
Dakota got a large drink of water and fell fast asleep.
It is going to be a lovely day!
Have a wonderful day, wherever you are.
Dawn
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Pink Pics of the Week
Saturday, August 24, 2013
My New Vintage Dressing Table
Things are back in full swing here after a long late summer vacation. Miss T, our oldest daughter is an archaeologist and is back home after working all summer at sites in Oregon and South Dakota. Miss B, our youngest is back in school for her sophomore year in high school.
A few days ago I decided that I would really like a vintage dressing table. A place where I can keep all of my stuff together, a place where I could sit and get ready each morning. So, I did a little "shopping" with what I already had in the house. My goal was to create a vintage inspired dressing table without spending any money.
I had this vintage sewing cabinet (no sewing machine inside) sitting in a corner of the computer room looking very sad and under-used. I purchased it from the thrift store for about $20 a year or two ago.
First thing I did was remove the handle hardware and rub the entire piece down with Old English furniture polish to hide all of the scratches and dings.
I replaced the handles with knobs I found at the Ross store in Pennsylvania where my Mom lives. They are clusters of tiny shell flowers. The original handles had two bolts holding them and these handles only have one so you can still see the other hole, and the handles are a tad off center. Doesn't bother me at all and no one else has noticed. Shhhhh.
A few days ago I decided that I would really like a vintage dressing table. A place where I can keep all of my stuff together, a place where I could sit and get ready each morning. So, I did a little "shopping" with what I already had in the house. My goal was to create a vintage inspired dressing table without spending any money.
I had this vintage sewing cabinet (no sewing machine inside) sitting in a corner of the computer room looking very sad and under-used. I purchased it from the thrift store for about $20 a year or two ago.
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Vintage Sewing Cabinet |
First thing I did was remove the handle hardware and rub the entire piece down with Old English furniture polish to hide all of the scratches and dings.
I replaced the handles with knobs I found at the Ross store in Pennsylvania where my Mom lives. They are clusters of tiny shell flowers. The original handles had two bolts holding them and these handles only have one so you can still see the other hole, and the handles are a tad off center. Doesn't bother me at all and no one else has noticed. Shhhhh.
Next, I removed the ripped vinyl seat and recovered it with some pretty fabric I had in my work room.
All that was left was to cover the top with a vintage dresser scarf and add some accessories.
And Ta Da here is the finished project
Big improvement, right!?
Have a wonderful day!
Dawn
Thursday, July 18, 2013
On Vacation
I will be on vacation and unable to post for the next couple of weeks. I will return August 12.
Have a wonderful day!
Dawn
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Pink Pics of the Week
My youngest daughter, Miss B, and I took a trip to Hudson Gardens the other day. We had a very lovely time together. We ate lunch at the outdoor cafe, laughed, chatted and took lots of photos. We saw baby geese, baby ducks and a lot of beautiful flowers.
Now that she is in high school, we don't get to do these kind of things very often. *sigh*
Here are some of our favorite pink photos of the day
And Miss B took this photo of a honey bee
Have a wonderful day!
Dawn
Now that she is in high school, we don't get to do these kind of things very often. *sigh*
Here are some of our favorite pink photos of the day
And Miss B took this photo of a honey bee
Have a wonderful day!
Dawn
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