Phew

This has been a really busy week, but today sums it up in a whirlwind. I didn't even leave the house, ok I did, but I didn't drive anywhere.

This is what my day consisted of:

Giant pancake breakfast with Neutella + bananas
Wash 5 loads of laundry
Cut out fabric for new beach totes
Sorting through books for garage sale
Unloaded two deliveries of sample products for garage sale Saturday
Chasing 2 year old boy on beach in 80 deg @ 5:30 pm in March (weird?)
Cook dinner
Bathe dirty boy + put to sleep sweet boy
Fold 5 loads of laundry (why do I let it stack up like this @ 8 p.m.?)
Hard cook eggs for Breakfast tomorrow (early on the road for mototrack w/hubby)
Dishes from 3 meals
Now its my turn for shower and sleep:) ahhh
If only I could figure out what triggers my eye twitch. No really, if I knew, I'd avoid it completely.
;D
Good Nite Moon

Summer Totes Coming Soon

Well, I'm really excited to say that my new summer tote will be arriving soon. The first two will be in Denyse Schmidt County Fair Home Decor fabrics on the exterior and solid cotton interiors.

These tote will be great for the beach, picnics, or use as a throw all bag. Large and roomy with lots of pockets. My totes will be similar to the Amy Butler Reversible Sunday sling. See below:

Can't wait to show you! Stay tuned...

Lindsay

its the way Grama did it

Today, I did our weekly family outing alone, as my boys are both sick.  Every Sunday we travel about 20 minutes north to an organic produce market, and then hit Henry's Market for our bulk, meat, and dairy items.  You may find it strange that we go so far for these items when there is a farmers market here in town, but the prices and selection are so much greater north of us.  We are however really looking forward the community market that will be opening soon here in San Clemente.  Anxious really.

I've considered it worth my efforts to lessen my carbon footprint by purchasing as much un-packaged or recyclable items as I can as well.  Which means, yes...squeezing my own orange juice.  Let me tell you, its so much better fresh!  Try it you'll be impressed.  Even comparing the oranges from the market vs. the farmer's market.  WOW!  How much more juice comes from a freshly picked orange.  So worth it.  If the local dairy farm in Orange County delivered their milk in glass jars I'd be ordering that too.  But sadly they use plastic. Blah!  The bulk items are also a plus because not only can you use your own packaging, but the items cost considerably less when you only buy what you need. 

I went to visit my Grama recently and was telling her about the intentional changes we were making in our home, and how so many of our friends find it strange and not worth the efforts.  She laughed and said to me, "You know Lindsay, that used to be the way everyone shopped."  But really although I squeeze my own juice and prepare all our meals, we get a lot of family time together.  Our food is healthier, and there is satisfaction that comes with caring for my family in this way.   We recently read about two families that not only did we find we had things in common, but we were challenged to go a little further within our means.

Check out these resources and try making a few changes in your home.  Its easier than you think, and every little bit helps:D

The New Good Life  by John Robbins
The Zero Wast Home  Scott & Béa Johnson

My 1st Quilt

Of course my first quilt is for the number 1 person in my life.  Made with lots of love and learning along the way for my husband, given on Valentine's Day 2011.

Fabric: Hope Valley, Denyse Schmidt (I love her!)

Pattern: Double Dip, Thimble Blossoms

I tried not to use any fabrics that were floral, but this leafy one was a compromise.  Joe loves it and snuggles with our 2 year old son often in it.

Ready, GO!

Okay, here I am.  Beginning my very own blog.  I'm Lindsay Lloyd and 'Modern Amish' is my little business.  I came up with the name one day as I was rediscovering my passion for sewing.  I envisioned myself creating simple garments and such.  Of course the Amish are inspiring in more ways than one.   Their taste in fashion is modest and I love that, but I also love their simple lifestyle.

Okay, I'm a little obsessed with a few things. So I must share this with you now so your are not bored from the get go.  My favorite color is GREY.  My least favorite color is pink, although sometimes you may see a mauve color here and there.  But baby pink, fuchsia, and barbie pink, to name a few, are yucky to me.  Hope I haven't offended anyone.  Mostly I love reproduction prints from the 1900s and so you will see a number of them in my posts.  As well as vintage inspired prints.  My patterns are mostly purchased from other designers, but a few I've made myself.

Although some of my creations are for sale, I want to stress that I am not really into the whole sales end of this business.  In other words, I'm not out to make a living.  Sewing is my hobby, and like so many other hobbies turned business, I don't want it to become life sucking.   Like the Amish, relationships are my number one priority.

Alright, lets get started!