granny squares

I am adding 'make a granny square blanket' to my list of goals this year. But I suppose I should add 'learn how to crochet a granny square' first. I found instructions here. Crossing my fingers I'll be able to figure it out, wish me luck!

Anyone care to join me? Do you already know how to crochet a granny square?



(images from here and here)

i was thinking of you... month one

Husband and I sat down earlier this month to write down our goals for the year. We broke down our lives into different categories one of which was 'our relationship.' Among other things, we decided to surprise one another each month with a small gift or act of service that costs little to nothing. The point being that we would be thinking about the other person and how we could make life for them a little easier, love them a little more, or make them happy in some little way. Because sometimes its hard to forget about yourself. So I will be starting a new series of posts documenting how we do - partly to make sure we do it.

January:

I surprised Husband with a bag of pistachios to snack on at work. It was a very simple thing, but it made him happy.

Husband surprised me by cleaning the entire house while I was away - toilet and tub scrubbed, kitty litter changed out, the works! It made me extra happy.

I need to step up my game next month so I've been thinking about him a lot lately. And since that was the point I guess so far its working.

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fabric find { nani iro 2010 }

True Up shared this small preview of the Nani Iro 2010 collection. If they meant it to be a teaser it definitely did its job because I am left wanting to see more! I'm not sure when it comes out, but I can't wait to see that brown dress up close and personal - and I love how they affixed it to the wall with yellow tape.

this week in the shop...

I will be adding a bunch of cute vintage shoes to the shop this week! Here is a sneak peek at the majority of them. I am hoping to have them all available by Thursday at the latest. Thanks for looking !

weekend snapshot: kitten kisses

We gave Petunia to the Little Miss for her birthday last year. They sure love each other a lot.

applique mini-challenge: day five

Dress number five: The Birdhouse

I saved this red dress for last because I had no idea what to do with it, I couldn't think of anything besides Christmas! So I didn't really make this applique up - I cheated (although there weren't really any rules) and traced it off of a vintage dress. Here is the pattern in case you want to use it yourself. Just click on the picture to save or print (for personal use only please).



So that is the end of this challenge. I think my favorite is the first one I did with the umbrella and raindrops, but I love them all.


Would you be interested in more vintage embroidery/applique patterns?

love

I obviously have embroidery on the mind this week, but I'm sure these beautiful wall hangings by Dottie Angel would have caught my eye anyway...



Don't you think the one above would make a great Valentine? You could just add a pocket on the back for a little love note and, of course, some candy.