It's easy when I've been chatting with you to go on chatting with you, and a little hard to jump back in when I've been gone.
I feel like there's so much that's happened, and here I am with hardly any pictures to show for it all! Yet.
Rosie is working on getting her real official wedding photos put together, her flower post, her quilt post, and her mononucleosis post — yes, she was a mono bride, how's that for bad luck! Wait, did I already tell you about that?
It was quite an adventure! Nothing like slowly moving from the sofa to bed to get your wedding plans whipped into shape! Nothing like shopping by pretty much standing in the main aisle and having your mom or your sister dash off to bring you things to consider!
Deirdre has something up her sleeve, but has to wait for the gift-opening to settle down — we wouldn't want to spoil any surprises!
And I'm only faintly dreaming of a San Francisco post in which I could possibly introduce you to a new Daughter who almost certainly will bring a paper vibe to LMLD, since she loves all things stationery, as evidenced by the reams of elegant printed matter which her wedding to Nick occasioned.
None of which I have photos of! So.
How about a humble yard sale? Remember when I told you that you have to try to find your supplies on the cheap? Well, there is a lady not far from me who holds two yard sales a year. She has the most amazing amount of crafting supplies, most of it neatly packed in ziploc bags in plastic bins and set out for all to rummage. Christmas ornaments, needlepoint, embroidery, dolls, you name it, she has it in embryo form.
I've found some great vintage material there, and this weekend was no exception. I don't know where she keeps it all — “his” garage (whoever “he” is), apparently; she promised “him” she would clear it all, but there is no way. “He” is doomed.
I wouldn't call the things dirt cheap, but they are not too bad — certainly better than the fabric store.
I love making aprons out of this kind of material (like this one — is it the same material?). It's so cute! A little rick-rack, and you are all set for that bridal shower!
I thought that this would make an awfully cute backing for a toddler quilt:
How adorable are those figures? I think that with the properly colorful front, the drabness of the beige background could be livened up.
This is several yards of linen from one of those towel roller thingies they used to have — I can barely remember them from my childhood. You had to yank really hard with both hands to get it to roll to the clean part. The dirty part rolled up the back, quite mysteriously.
The linen is so delightfully thick and lustrous. Linen you get today is too chopped — it doesn't have the texture of the old stuff. Isn't this label something else?I have no idea — other than making dish towels — what I could do with this. Do any of you have any great ideas?
She had these two seed sacks that I couldn't resist…though, again, not sure what to do with them.
And this — not vintage but!
So cheerful! This cotton would make a good quilt backing!
Love these vintage doll patterns. Their faces are so sweet.
And an embroidery kit with two linen towels — all complete — is going to be a good gift for a young mom who wants to learn some handwork but isn't quite sure what to try.
That was my haul. For $15 I got many yards of fabric and some other goodies! So now I'm getting to work on my projects! And I'll be back here soon, so hang in there with me! If you have anything particular you'd like to talk about (other than what you've mentioned in the comments, which I will eventually get to, I promise), just let me know!
XOXO!
Anonymous says
Thanks Leila for your latest post. It's ALWAYS so wonderful to hear what's been happening in your life. You're just delightful and inspirational.I love all your posts subjects. Anything that encompasses the running of a home and family. My children have been married for a couple of years and I was wondering how much contact or part you play in their lives and your new 'children's' lives. Also more ideas on how to specifically bless and love our husbands would be an exciting topic. Mine deserves so much support and special treatment.:) Thanks for everything. Love, Linda
Sue says
Oh, I have missed your encouraging, heart warming posts! That teaser wedding photo is breathtaking. What a beautiful place to enter into married life! Your other photos make me determined (again) to learn how to sew. I love the toddler quilt pieces. So good to "see" you back!
Leila says
Linda — Could you please start a blog that I could read — one about one's grown children — how often to call, when to visit, etc? :)Sue — you are a sweetie. I missed you too! You can learn to sew! If I can, so can you! 🙂
Pippajo says
Well, that was a lot of teasing, that was. I know, I post about things I don't have photos for all the time, but that doesn't mean you have to!I envy, no let's say admire because I'm not sure I'm being sinful, I admire your abilities with fabric. I like fabrics and am drawn to them but am completely helpless in doing things with them. I can drape certain kinds over curtain rods and hooks and things, but that is about it. So, I love your very nice haul and all the things I know you're going to do with it!Also, I want a vintage-looking apron so badly I'm pretty sure I'm being sinful about it…
Crafty P says
great finds! that is a yard sale I would LOVE!
Anonymous says
Thanks for the pretty fabric pictures and the little bit of encouragement that, just maybe, I could learn to do handiwork one of these days. (Fingers crossed!)Glad you're back and hope you had a lovely time in California. This website is a gem.Erika O. (FL)
Anonymous says
Glad you're back. The wedding photo is beautiful. Thanks for showing us your works in progress with the fabric. I am not able to keep a large fabric stash right now –my kids are still little–but I keep many things in mind for when I can. That's why I read your blog. Mom in MO
magda says
I recently started following your blog. It's very enjoyable.For the sacks, you might keep them as is. I use old rice sacks for toiletries travel bags, and for heating pads (put some rice in and microwave). Alternately, you could use them for shoes.
Decadent Housewife says
Oh my goodness! Can't believe the cool stuff! I have drawers full absolutely stuffed with rickrack and old dishtowels waiting for the sewing machine. Loved this!
Anonymous says
My heart does a little zing when I see there is a new LMLD post! Yay!What great yard sale booty! I especially like the fabric in the first picture, it's adorable. ooo, and rick rack and patterns, oh, my!mary-the calico cottage
Anne R Triolo says
glad to see you are back at it. Jack is less thrilled. he is desperately trying to get my attention back. To all of you who wish to learn to sew: It is sooo much easier than you think. Just start small. Also, your husbands will love it and take such pride in your work. Mine fairly glows when he sees me with a needle in my hand!
Jane says
I've missed your posts lately. I hope you had a good time in my native land–California! Hmm…the church in that wedding picture looks a might bit familiar. My husband worked at St. Dominic's in San Francisco for about six months.