Come join me for a cup of tea and a good book!
You see, I am taking a break from this....
As many of you know, I am sewing my own dust ruffle. I set up a table in my bedroom, and have been cutting, sewing, and gathering strips of fabric. Here's a sneak peak of the fabric I'm using...
Sewing for me is stressful, so I can only sew for small periods of time. At the rate I'm going, this dust ruffle is going to take awhile! In the meantime, I plan to enjoy my short tea breaks with a cute new teapot and a good book!
The white teapot was a special valentine gift given to me by my mother at la vie quotidienne. Of course, I am a huge fan of white dishes, so this fits very nicely with the rest of my collection!
If you are looking for a good read, I highly recommend The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton. It is a story about three generations of women and is filled with mystery, intrigue and deceit. The story is predictable at times, but Kate Morton has a way of intertwining the stories that makes the book very readable.
Well, thanks for taking a break with me! Now I must get back to sewing! Hopefully, this dust ruffle will be done soon!
Love that fabric Heather. It's my main fabric in most of my cushions! The blue/green matches my paint color. Excellent choice if I do say so myself!Lol. Looking forward to the end procuct.
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I would need LOTS of breaks if I was attempting any kind of sewing. Your tea and snacks look just lovely.
ReplyDeleteI really love that fabric. I was given a sewing machine for Christmas with grand plans of making some drapes for my bedroom along with some other things. Of course, I'm going to have to learn HOW to sew first. lol Good luck with the dust ruffle.
ReplyDeleteWell enjoy your sewing!! The fabric looks beautiful :) The Teapot is so lovely ...and thanks for sharing the book title I have been looking for a new book I will have to check this one out :) ~Love Heather
ReplyDeleteYou have more patience then me! I couldn't take on a project as big as a dustruffle. Pillow covers and valances are about all i can handle! Your teapot is really pretty! Traci
ReplyDeleteYour dust ruffle is going to be spectacular...such beautiful fabric in that underfinable blue color that is so lovely. The cookies look delicious. I can hardly wait for the chance to read that book.
ReplyDeleteHappy you like the teapot(-:
Heather, it all looks lovely. Could I come have tea and read to give you moral support while you sew:) Do you have a ruffle foot for your machine?
ReplyDeleteYou are doing excellent work!
That is gorgeous fabric! I love both your and your mom's blogs. And the book sounds great. Just got a Kindle for my birthday last weekend. Maybe I can find it on there.
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Happy Sewing. I enjoy sewing so much I really should do more of it. It seems to relax me - - well that is if I'm not getting frustrated out of my mind LOL!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your dust ruffle will be fabulous. The fabric you picked out is beautiful.
Heather,
ReplyDeleteThat fabric is lovely, it will be beautiful when you are finished! I haven't had much luck with the sewing thing, I'd probably do better if I could just figure out how to thread the dang machine! lol! I'd much rather have a cup of tea (or coffee) and a cookie break! I'll be right over!
Rebecca
The fabric is beautiful.I am also slow at sewing, not an expert! it stresses me a lot; but i am sure it will be nice when you finish it. Hugs Catherine
ReplyDeleteI bought that book for my mother, and have heard so many good things about it. I'll have to borrow it back from her! It's wonderful to have a good book to break up the more difficult tasks.
ReplyDeleteThe fabric is beautiful! I could never have the patience to sew. You deserve a big break for sure. I see you found some of those big strawberries too. Aren't they delish?
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day!
Tammy
Okay break time is over. Back to work. I am hoping for photos of the new dust ruffle all set up on the bed.
ReplyDeleteThat fabric suits you perfectly, and what a beautiful little teapot! But I agree with Lori- get back to work and show us some dust ruffliness!
ReplyDeleteAt least you sew. I am hopeless with that. My poor late grandma tried to teach me once, and I failed successfully :o) Then again, it was with one of those huge, old machines (which now stands as a decorative piece in the living room)and not a modern one. Are those easier?
ReplyDeletelovely fabric!!
Gorgeous fabric--can't wait to see the finished product!
ReplyDeleteSometimes we all need a break. pretty fabric ~ I wish I could sew. : )
ReplyDeleteYour blog is awesome, and nice to read! I like to read a book now sitting by the window.
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric you have for your dust ruffle- can't wait to see the finished product! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)
ReplyDeleteThe dust ruffle turned out beautifully! I ordered a copy of this book and it came in the mail yesterday. It's the April selection for my book club. I can't wait to get started on it -- after I finish March:)
ReplyDeleteadded this book to my list!
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