I Stand Corrected

Okay, I don't know how they fooled me, but I definitely should have double checked that one.  I mean how on earth did that rooster get in there?  It did seam a little odd to me that Denyse would use a roosters in one of her fabrics, but the ladies added it to my pile and cut a half yard for me.  Now that I'm home and petting my fabric, I noticed that it is NOT a DS Quilts fabric, but some other goon named Henry!

So, my bad. There are 21 prints of the DS Quilts fabric at JoAnn's. 11 of the Picnics and 10 of the Fairgrounds.  Can't wait to cut and piece together my first quilt.

Off to dreamland...nighty night.

DS Quilts Fetish

Just to share with you my High + Low. After reading this post, I jumped in the car with my 2 yr old son and drove 35 minutes to Joann’s. Sat and waited 15 minutes in the car for my son to wake up. Ran in the store…and there it was! The whole collection. I was the first to see its beauty, it was on its way to the shelves. I reached in my diaper bag and…NOOOO! I forgot my wallet! I wanted to cry. That was yesterday.

But this morning I printed out my coupons and clipped out my paper coupons and headed out the door at 9am to beat the rush of customers all with the same fetish for Denyse Schmidt (DS Quilts) and there it was!!!  But not all of it. I went to my lame closer store. I got 19 prints here, then quickly grabbed a few more instore coupons and headed out the door to Joann's ECT. store (the one I went to yesterday). And low and behold, another 3 prints I didn't see at the other store. SO... 22 prints is what I have.

 22 Marvelous Prints!

I think there may be more to come. The Joann's (the small closer one) says that they sometimes, but most often get collections over a few weeks. Its very rare for them to arrive all at once. So, next week on Wednesday, guess where I'll be checking in. Thats right and for a couple weeks to come. Just in-case more arrive.

OH Happy Day!

Hurry Ba-a-ack

My sister was just visiting over the weekend and I must say, I can't wait to see her again this summer.  Our time together is so sweet, but too short.  Hoping to get a trip out to her new home before she comes out. It'd be so nice to see her new dwelling space.

As for an update on what I've been working on, well, not much sewing, unfortunately.  But hope to dive back in tomorrow. Today consisted of grocery shopping and listing sample products for my granpa on ebay. 24 items to be exact. Hopefully this time next week, the $$$ will be rolling in and I can give my gracious hubby his garage space back.

A little something I saw the other day that makes me hope and dream of someday having a baby girl of my very own, my childhood Holly Hobbie doll cradle. Yes thats right, my mother kept it and recently returned it to me. Of course, my son is playing with it. He put Curious George to sleep in it. So cute. This cradle got me thinking though...I think Holly Hobbie would be a great nursery theme for my baby girl. What do you think? Found these on Etsy:

vintage lunch box

 vintage twin sheet set

precious vintage holly hobbie cloth doll (I think we used to have this same one)

I want to buy them all NOW! Is that silly? I mean a daughter is really just a dream at this point.

And so my obsession for prairie/amish/county themed life grows.

Y'all com back now, y'hear!

Lindsay Mae

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.