The summer is drawing to a close and I've started to think about just what I've been doing with my time!
Much of my sewing has been occupied by a project of Son #1. Ever since he was little he has had an entrepreneurial streak. He would sit by the road and try to sell vegetables from our garden, jars of "hand made" sand (He would rub rocks together until they powdered into sand.), and anything else that he thought I wouldn't miss. Now, although he has a real job, he wants to revisit the world of retail. So, with me as his supplier he will be having a booth at a farmer's market in his area. I've been producing a variety of small objects to compliment some quilts and larger pieces. The shop will be set up as a fair trade store so that if there is more interest than I can supply he can draw in other crafters to work within the fair trade framework.
I also made a Dorothy costume (sorry, no picture yet) for our October trip to Autumn at Oz. It has been a long time since I did any garment sewing and just like I remember...the hardest part is the fit. At first I made this way too big and even now I think the skirt is too full, but I'm going with it as it is, because after all, I'm living in the "invisible years" so I don't think it will matter a whole lot.
Then....there have been many opportunities to hang with my best girl. She is so much fun to have around and such a good, good baby.
In between all that there have been a few trips with the husband. Recently we went to the beach to meet up with family. It was my first trip back without Seamus and it felt a bit sad not to have him with me on the beach. I was a little lost. But with the passing of time we have been able to start to discuss filling our house again with furry little paws.
Much of my sewing has been occupied by a project of Son #1. Ever since he was little he has had an entrepreneurial streak. He would sit by the road and try to sell vegetables from our garden, jars of "hand made" sand (He would rub rocks together until they powdered into sand.), and anything else that he thought I wouldn't miss. Now, although he has a real job, he wants to revisit the world of retail. So, with me as his supplier he will be having a booth at a farmer's market in his area. I've been producing a variety of small objects to compliment some quilts and larger pieces. The shop will be set up as a fair trade store so that if there is more interest than I can supply he can draw in other crafters to work within the fair trade framework.
Then....there have been many opportunities to hang with my best girl. She is so much fun to have around and such a good, good baby.
I didn't know there was an Oz festival, beech mountain isn't that far away from where I live.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have great success with your new business, Nina. Your granddaughter is adorable!
ReplyDeleteI want to come to Oz with you!!
ReplyDeleteI remember when our 18 year old cat passed - so much pain I said - 'never again' and lasted a whole month before we rescued cheeky Madame Nell! When you're ready, some new furry loveliness will be so lucky to come and live with you :)