Saturday, March 26, 2011

Today I am grateful for. . . . . a trip to mum's



It's been such a long time since I visited my mum. We see a lot of each other, but it's usually mum coming to the farm and filling our freezer and tummies with scrumptious food. I treasure her regular visits, they enable me to catch my breath and some lost sleep.

It's not the same as visiting my haven though. There's nothing like a week away from all the hustle and bustle and responsibilities. A whole week to relax, read books, cook, shop and, this time, start a new hobby.

My mum is a brilliant seamstress, and one of my greatest regrets is failing to learn her craft before I left home. My desire to sew has become very strong since I joined the blogging world. I realise that I miss the enjoyment of making beautiful things by hand, which used to be a big part of my life growing up.

Mum and I have been excitedly planning our week, which will include purchasing a new sewing machine, some gorgeous fabrics and bringing out all the old patterns that have become mum's treasures.

I'm so very excited, and can't wait for the moment I finish my very first sewing project. I wonder what it will be?



I hope that you too had a week to be grateful for. I am playing along with Maxabella Loves, come along and join in the fun!



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My image of the beautiful antique sewing machine is from here 

8 comments:

  1. Have fun! I look forward to seeing what you create - you'll have to share some pictures.

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  2. Sounds fab! I wish I could sew and craft. There are some who can. The rest of us ogle! x

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  3. Have a great time!! How lovely - you're making me miss my Mum - trip north soon!! :)

    Our little package arrived yesterday! Thank you so much from all of us :)

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  4. Oh my what fun you will have creating...and having access to vintage patterns at that. I scour the op shops for such patterns and now have a nice little collection.
    Can't wait to see what you make :)
    xx

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  5. Thank you girls! I do hope I inherited my mum's flair for sewing, or it could be a shortlived hobby, ha ha. I think my first project will be a cute little pinafore for Mathilda, made from vibrant red corduroy :) I can't wait.

    Tammi, oh you should see some of the divine patterns! My favourite is a classic A line dress with bolero from the 1960's.

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  6. Oh very exciting! I've got some lovely patterns that are very easy to follow and make for little girls if you are interested?

    I can't wait to see photos of your beautiful creations and gorgeous fabrics x

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  7. That would be wonderful Tan, thank you!!

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  8. Thank you for your uplifting comment on my blog. You are too kind!! & yes visiting with my Mum is a fav thing to do too XO

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