Fruit Dots
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childish and thankful ~ Marcella and Primrose
A couple more Farmer's Wife 1930's Sew-along blocks that I have finished. I still have quite a few to catch up on... slowly but surely making my way through them!
#56 Marcella
This was such a lovely little story. As a mum to three I completely identify with having to get lots of stuff done but those play times, like "make-believe tea" allow us not only to connect with our children but also to relax and be in the moment. I chose fabrics to remind me of their little tea party and kept it mostly light and bright.
"It is a great privilege of us mothers to relive our childish days with our children and to keep in step with their youth as time goes on. It helps to keep our spirits from growing old and shriveled".
I did English Paper Piecing to construct this block.
#85 Primrose
This letter really made me smile, the thankful way she appreciates what little she has. It struck me that as a "little Flemish girl during the World War" she went through so much and really longed to live in America after receiving "cups of cocoa and buns". I decided this was the opportunity I needed to use this Fruit Gum, Fruit Dots by Melody Miller because to me it is perfectly American and also serves as a reminder to be grateful for all the things we have, no matter how small!
This block was hand pieced, to see my tutorial click here.
If you are crafting tomorrow, come and join the #saturdaynightcraftalong on instagram. It's a really fun way to share your work and see what other people are creating! I will be hosting from 6pm BST. It begins in Australia with Rachel @barefootcrafter and then following on from me is Meg @myteandbrie in the US. We craft along every week!
Have a great weekend everyone!
linking up to finish it up friday at crazy mom quilts
I couldn't not...
because it's Cotton & Steel and I can't resist. Also it happens to match the colour scheme of my 1930's Farmer's Wife quilt (if I needed an excuse!).
I ordered these lovelies from Pink Castle Fabrics, great service and quick shipping as always:
top to bottom: Pattern Guides in Navy, Macrame by Rashida Coleman-Hale - this is so beautiful in real life and all those cute patterns will look fabulous in tiny patchwork pieces; Popcorn in Caramel, Penny Arcade by Kim Kight - popcorn!! And so cute that it has the striped paper bag border; Fruit Gum in Ivory, Fruit Dots by Melody Miller - just love this!
top to bottom: Wall Hanging in Blush, Macrame by Rashida Coleman-Hale - macrame is having a revival and if I didn't have so many quilts to make I would totally give it a go! For now I will be content with this fabric print instead; Metallic Gold Stripe in Navy, Fruit Dots by Melody Miller; Penny Arcade in Pink, Penny Arcade by Kim Kight.
I am not just a fabric lover, I am a paper lover too. Recently I have been printing things for my planner and also note cards and birthday cards. It is useful to have some good quality card stock for such things and I found papermilldirect, they have a huge range of paper, card and envelopes and all made in Great Britain.
I got a pick and mix box, which is really excellent value and came beautifully boxed - the info above was printed on the inside of the lid. You can chose your own colour selection and it is gorgeous quality. I will order from them again (and put this in this blog post so I can remember what I got!!).
I am a happy bunny.
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