Bear with me

 I'm sorry to say that trying to get all the fall chores done before my winter chores start to pile up too is keeping me really really busy- the end result is that I take lots of pictures which I mean to post and then never get a chance to post them, until they are ridiculously out of context. I'm also trying to sneak in ways to recharge a bit and to enjoy the fabulous fall weather we're getting, it's so nice I was outside planting bulbs for indoor forcing in a tank top!( yes this is apparently the week to plant bulbs to force inside- and if you get at all nostalgic for spring in February you should put a little time in to do just that- it will make you so happy in the winter to look at some hyacinths- it's easy too- check out this post at A Garden for The House for more info).

So in an effort to enjoy the fall colours- we took a walk in the oak woods near our house. We're so lucky to have this space on our property- man what a great spot to go explore in- I think N just about burst she was so satisfied with our "adventure" in the woods. We also picked up some acorns that I'm hoping to turn into trees...not sure quite how...or when...but I'll figure that out later.


Anyhow- I'll still be posting, while I try to tie up some lose ends around here- but maybe not as frequently, so bear with me- and enjoy the warm fall! 

In the Land of Fabric

Yesterday I went to the time vacuum that is Fabricland-It doesn't matter what I'm there for it always takes an hour- always. All I needed was a backing for this vintage table linen which I intend to turn into a summer blanket, and I did get that- it's really more white than it appears, the pattern doesn't stand out so much.

But I also came away with this fetching bargain centre knit and some brown stretch lace trim.

I'm not really sure how old this fabric is- it's one of those instances of something so wrong it's right, which I've discovered happens a lot in a small town fabric store. Like many yards of fabric that now sit in my 'stash', I just had to have it. I wonder if something you have to deliberately get measured and cut still be considered an impulse buy?