Random bits for Tuesday
May 17, 2011
The peonies in my yard are blooming. Yippee!
Kids Clothing Week Challenge, days 6 and 7 = FAIL. I kind of thought that might happen. Our weekend was planned out to the max - dinners out Friday and Saturday, 4 soccer games and a piano recital. Not a stitch was sewn, nor any fabric cut. So be it. I'm pretty happy that I managed 2 nightgowns and something else for each of the girls. And for those of you that asked, I will try my best to do a skirt tutorial in the next week or so. It's really easy to make. I just need a little time to make another and write it all up.
With the help of my college-aged neighbor and babysitter, I've been whipping the sewing room and the adjoining playroom into shape. We are *so* close to getting it trashed out. It's amazing how much junk I have in there. I have officially run out of shelf space (again) so I am going to have to get some projects finished or let some fabric go....
Did you see Blair's stump tables? My neighbor took down two huge trees yesterday and today and I'm kicking myself for missing the opportunity to snag one or two of my own.
Geekcraft winner will be announced in a separate post - probably tomorrow.
Hope Tuesday is treating you well.
hooray for blooming peonies and clearing out your space! xoxo
Posted by: JCasa | May 17, 2011 at 04:47 PM
Mine are so close to blooming. I can't wait. The last half of the week was a fail for me too - with Lindsay here, I wasn't going to take time away from the family to sew. I'll make up for it this week.
I love the stump tables. I'm keeping my eyes peeled around here.
Posted by: Sarah Jackson | May 17, 2011 at 05:21 PM
My mom has peony bushes in her yard and I can't wait for them to bloom! They have the best smell!
Posted by: Jessica | May 17, 2011 at 05:36 PM
You may not have gotten as much sewing done as you would have liked but what you did was really great.
Posted by: Suzanne | May 17, 2011 at 06:28 PM
The peonies are so pretty. It was a fail all the way around for me. I am inspired now to pull out everything and make a few things for the kiddos. I think I was distracted by a quilt that needs finishing. It felt wrong to start something new. The stumps are very cool. Keeping my eyes peeled.
Posted by: Heather | May 17, 2011 at 06:31 PM
peonies are my favorite! i wish i had a garden of just peonies.
Posted by: nicke cutler | May 18, 2011 at 12:45 AM
It sounds as though you had a good weekend and still accomplished a fair bit, which is what it's all about!
Posted by: Louise | May 18, 2011 at 08:35 AM
AMAZING picture of your peonies. Amazing.
Posted by: Jamie | May 18, 2011 at 01:08 PM
i'm watching the neighbors peonies start to bloom.
thinking i may have to borrow one. or two.
Posted by: leslie | May 18, 2011 at 05:22 PM
I *LOVE* peonies so much!! Those are just gorgeous! One day...one day...
Posted by: Account Deleted | May 18, 2011 at 11:57 PM
Those peonies are beautiful!
Posted by: Mary-- The Yellow Door Paperie | May 19, 2011 at 11:59 AM
Oh, I can't wait for peonies to be blooming around here...only a few more weeks! :)
Posted by: Erica | May 19, 2011 at 06:16 PM
Your photo is absolutely gorgeous! It looks like a vintage cottage painting and I know just where I'd hang it :)
Posted by: laura ~ lulabellesview | May 20, 2011 at 11:00 AM
AMAZING picture of your peonies. The stumps are very cool.
Posted by: Homeowner Insurance | May 24, 2011 at 06:00 AM