Yesterday was Farmer's Market day and I couldn't wait because I've been craving those super sweet strawberries ~ so much better than the ones at the grocery store. I also got tomatoes, onions, and potatoes for a country dish with torn basil and cheese that I'll make for the first time tonight. I got a new cookbook from the bargain racks at the bookstore and it's filled with neat old-fashioned recipes that I'm itching to try... if they're any good I'll share.
(ooh, yes, I forgot about the flowers. Got some of those, too)
I am so thankful for your comments, encouragement, tips ~ all the help I got from you sweet ladies regarding my Farmer's Wife quilt meltdown. That makes it sound so dramatic, doesn't it? I haven't tried another block yet because I'm not sure how I want to go forward, but I assure you, I will be going forward. I'm not a quitter. I mostly want to figure out what size block and which color palette to use.
You've seen this quilt book, right?
I can't remember what the book is called or who it's by, so if you do, please refresh my memory? I've had this pic saved in my computer for years and I've always wanted to do it. I thought maybe I'd do the Farmer's Wife quilt with these happy japanese prints and colors, but I didn't start off that way because I didn't want to go so bright. I'm now thinking the smallness of the cuts and the patterns for each block need such high contrast. Idon'tknow. Am I overthinking? I saw this quote on pinterest: "I am 97% kick ass and 3% crippling self-doubt." Yep, that's me.
Well, to get my mind off all of that, I finished this yesterday. Check!
A placemat for a sweet sweet girl in Portugal who's been ever so patient. She sent me a huge package of awesomeness a while back. This will be on it's way to Ana soon, just have to gather up a bunch of other lovely things to go with it.
I am off for a quick run, the kids' first trip to Chuck E Cheese (I've put it off as long as I could), and then back home for cooking and sewing (my favorite part). I wish you all a lovely Friday!
1. Birds, 2. laundry bokeh, 3. Summer Flowers (Kazuko Aoki), 4. Country Homes Scan 2, 5. Vintage Sheets, 6. Soon to be NY Bag, 7. Daisy..., 8. Pink and Green Crochet Flower, 9. An apron for my little helper, 10. Crochet: Summer of Love Scarf, 11. Aqua Floral Tin, 12. On my fabric cabinet..., 13. A Collection
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xo amy