Wednesday 28 July 2010

Its that time again...

Indeed it is that time again, time to head off to the seaside, dip cute little toes in the chill of the sea, feel the sea breeze rushing through your hair, watching your little ones running around in the sand and too much ice cream sticking to sandy faces...
Packing up a picnic for the day and some 'creative makes' for Mommy to do, yes its that time again, the best time of the year...
Trying to find my summer groove is tricky this year, its the first time I am at home with the children and also working on my sewing and trying to fulfill orders. I am finding I am spending my evenings, once the little ones are curled up for the evening after a busy day of play and eating, sewing - right through till the early hours of the morning then waking up feeling the symptoms of lack of sleep. Not to mention the guilt I am feeling that for the first week of the holidays I have spent it on the telephone to either solicitors or insurance people. I have had a flood at home and found that the damage is going to cost thousands rather than hundreds...
So along with keeping the little ones happy, being innovative with our entertainment with little money to spare, sewing and the little problems life just throws at you, well its being a testing week. My philosophy on this is 'Things can only get better" after all I only have to listen to the sound of the sea to feel my soul calmed.
On the sewing front, I am working on a cup cake range, this is my first cushion, along with working on some shabby chic style cushions using beautiful vintage fabric. Add to the range some knitted cup cakes and children's draw string bags.

Yes finding the summer groove, its a little more challenging this year but with the children's laughter and all the extra hugs I am getting I know we will get there... Hoping you have found your summer groove and also a little space for just yourselves...

Wednesday 21 July 2010

Another school year roles past...

Hurrah... its the start of the holidays. They have felt like a long time coming this year. So much to do and so much organising. The children seem to have had one event after another... busy busy busy!Of course the teachers deserve a little treat...
Which prompts a sewing order full of heartfelt thanks.
On a personal note I wanted to say a big Thank You and how much I appreciated all your fabulous comments on my Dotty Red Blog. I thank you for following me over here and for bearing with me over the past few months. I am sure in time I will share the events that have led up to this stage but I wanted to ease myself in gently and get back the rhythm of blogging.
Sewing is no longer just a hobby for me, its now a way of putting food on the table, life has really turned up side down and I am still trying to work it all out, the future is full of insecurity and unanswered questions but with a little focus, energy and the support of a precious few I and indeed my children are getting to a better place. I thank you from my heart.


Friday 16 July 2010

Get going...

A constant supply of beautiful 'Yorkshire lavender' hearts...Introducing the 'Love the Beach' summer cushion range...
Beach Hut dreaming... Cushion made with vintage Laura Ashley 'Emma' fabric.
Reminiscent of deck chair fabric, bunting and blue gingham. Ice cream, sun cream, blue skies and the sound of the waves rolling over the shore...
Dotty fabric that just makes you smile...