things to do

I had a late start this morning, I was feeling kind of lazy. And the best
way to start a lazy morning is reading the newspaper (in bed) while drinking a big mug of coffee.
Oke, I feel a bit guilty here, there is no time to be lazy.... lots of things have to be done before I go of to work this afternoon. Do laundry, vacuum cleaning the floors, going to the shop for croceries, preparing diner.
You see, my boys do need to eat while I'm at work!
But I can't force myself to do any of those things. I rather be upstairs in my room. Finish a summer quilt, there is a deadline coming up! Finish a little Dutch girl. Sew triangels from squares..
I have to buy more of this fabric so I can make a larger quilt.



I have to make  angels... I promised people an angel...they still are waiting!



I have two star points ready for a lonestar...only six to go.



And then there is my cutting corner. I desperately need to declutter this area!



first things first....I better run to the store now!

Dutch Sunday

Cross-stitch couple in Dutch costume. They are part of a large wallhanger.



Two thrifted windmills. I love the dutch blue one!



Tulips on a little girls apron.



And little Dutch girl, I start sewing her today. She's waiting for a face and two legs and her arms aren't stuffed yet. But when she's finished I'll have to kiss her goodbuy. This little Dutch girl is going to the U.S to life with Sandy and her cute dolls.



Last photo has non Dutch links what so ever....I just like this plant on my windowsill.



It's called a lidcactus in Dutch, not sure what de English name for this plant is.

flowers to start the weekend

I've been to the weekly market this morning and bought myself some pretty pink roses.



I have this lovely blue coffeepot that is perfect to use as a vase, don't you agree?
Hmmmmm, Fresh flowers on the kitchentable....a good start to the weekend!
 My friends,  I wish you a splendid weekend too!

mister chair

Meet mister chair who is also my best model. He lives upstairs on the top floor. I believe he's happy there, surrounded by stacks of fabric, books, and most of the time covered by all kind of stuff. I know I'm happy up there! You see, mister chair is up there in my craftsroom.



Besides sewing I also like to take my pictures in that room because of the great daylight that shines through the big window.
Also needed for taking pictures is something to hang or lay items on.
A perfect task for mister chair.

here are some things mister chair showed in the past....









These are mister chair today's ...

New fabric,



thriftstore find,



and a new bag made by mother,



Oke, I'm gonna rest my bottom on mister chair now and do some sewing.
Great chair that mister chair...I love things that are multifunctional!

monday morning

Monday morning, ...the washing machine is working overtime.
The dishwasher is washing dishes, and me....
I quilt!



Have a crafty monday too!

that's quick

Please join me for a cup of tea and enjoy my new teapot! It arrived yesterday morning and boy that was quick. I thought it would take a week or three. It's real pretty and goes perfect with my other china. I love a bit of mitch match.



I sort these fabrics for a private doll swap with RaggedySandy.
Not sure yet witch ones I like to use.



But first i have to finish my summer swap quilt!
Although my fingers are itching to get started!



Have a lovely weekend everyone! Before I go I love to share this cat with you. I copied this from the cover of Maison Idees Magazine no 38. I bought this magazine while I was in French and I love this 'chat héroïque'. I believe it's a doorstop (can't read French language)...See the bandage on his tail, so funny!

Tuesday evening

It's Tuesday evening, September first and I'm sitting on the couch with a laptop on my lap and have no clue what so ever about this post topic. I do have some pictures though. I took them earlier today so maybe I just let them do the talking.



This morning I turned the page of my calendar.



See the spider in the corner...I found three big ones already. One yesterday and two today....brrrr i'm terrified for these creatures.



Let's see what else did I did today....
I made a mini herb garden for on the kitchen counter.



Spend money in the store.



I love Flow magazine. They had a special offer i could not resist.
A one year subscription and a pip teapot as gift.



I made some cross stitches.....



It's the beginning of a new DMC sampler.



And like I said I took some pictures....



Sunflower...such a beautiful flower.

busy fingers

Things are back to normal over here. I've tried to stay in vacation mode for as long as possible but after a busy schedule at work.... I wish I had vacation again (lol)! Though I did manage to work some more on the quilt for the summer swap It's a quilt with cut out fabric flowers and stitchery stems and leaves. I'm almost done with the top, just have to add the borders.



These two I did in France. I always have something to do, a nice small work, with me on holiday.



Like this Ohiostar pincushion, I made it last spring vacation.



I just love to keep my fingers busy. Notice the tiny quilt in the back, it's a perfect match with the new polkadot teaset, my last purchase.



How about you, do you take your projects with you while on holiday? I'm curious, do you feel the need to keep your fingers busy all the time?
Well, I think I do.....off now....there are borders to sew on. Have a wonderful day!

a month later

Here it is almost a whole month later, No..it is a month later, and I am just now catching up on reading blogs. My family and I had a wonderful summer vacation in france. We had have lovely weather, the most delicious barbeque dinners, some wine and done a bit of sight seeing in the area. Luca made her first steps on the beach and we celebrated her first birthday. I’ve started on my project for the summer quilt swap, show you some pictures later. For now I go back reading your blogs…I’ve a lot of catching up to do! Can't wait to see all the wonderful things you are working on and writing about.
Hope you are all fine and enjoyed summer too!

she's the cutest

It's getting darker outside...we're gonna have some rain soon I'm sure!
So a quick post before I go take the garden cushions inside. Here is me and my new dollie. I made her today.



I loved how she came alive soon as her face was embroidered on.
Isn't she the cutest dollie?



Ahhh..I hear the sound of thunder..I better start running!