Well, it's FINALLY March. Even though it didn't snow on the first it still felt as though it came in like a lion. That wind was really something.
After some quiet weeks(the after Christmas period), things are starting to get really busy here at Seams Like Home. Spring retreats are happening all over and projects are getting started and finished up before the on-set of gardening and lawn mowing.
Wanted to show you some of the new spring projects we are featuring.
The top photo is a brand new line called "Botanical Blooms" by T'Amore Designs for South Sea Imports. One of the bolts is a panel in soft spring colors. I barely had it unpacked and I was cutting for a customer.
The "peaceful" quilt is a pattern called "Peaceful" by blue meadow designs, Cori Derksen and Myra Harder. It is marketed as a baby quilt but for all of us who were teenagers in the 70's, the peace sign feels like a part of our history.
The wildlife wall-hanging is called "Tracking the White Tail Deer" designed by Granola Girl Debbie Fields for Troy Corporation's Riverwoods Collection. The fabric line is flannel, great for a throw, or backed with a beautiful cotton for a wall-hanging. Kits are available.
Next week is busy with open daytime sewing on Tuesday the 8Th, open nighttime sewing on the 9Th, book club meets the 10Th and the day we have all been waiting for, (at least I have) day-light savings time on the 12Th.
Then there is this: The annual winter re-model at my Parents house is coming to completion. We met on two different weekends to cut tree branches, empty the garage, Sheetrock, insulate and add new wiring. Our goal of this project is to make a "Man-cave" for my Dad. My Dad is a talented woodworker, woodcarver and project craft er. The "new" garage will have heat, many outlets and superior lighting. It is the shop he has needed for years.
This is what I know: My Dad has no idea what "man-cave" even means. He has spent his whole life working on the crafts and art he adores and is so talented at without ever needing or expecting a space of his own. He worked around cars, lawn mowers, equipment and six children. He has crafted irreplaceable heirlooms for us, our children and our grand-children. We came together to give him a space that we hope he will use for years to come. The fire department was not needed this year, we broke nothing, destroyed nothing, and did not irritate the neighbors. We actually might be getting pretty good at this re-model stuff, it's probably why my folks say, next year they are staying home.
Till next time!