Sunday, August 8, 2021

My Sewing Room This Week



Hello lovely ladies❣ A warm hug of a hello to you, on this bright and cheery Sunday. My goodness it was a chilly morning, but even though Jack Frost chills dem ol' bones of mine, I have to admit he leaves much beauty. Glorious ice-sheathed paddocks glistening in the sunshine; and frosty windows on which I can scribe messages. And then, there are the reflections dancing on the frosty windows as Old Man Sun rises, beaming his warmth and sunshiny smiles everywhere. Such beauty❣


But, to all things sewing rooms. Once again this week, I have spent many delightful hours in my cheery sewing space; sorting, tidying, playing.....dreaming♡

As I played I thought how lovely it would be if you and I could visit for a while; in my sewing room. I am quite certain many a delightful hour would pass by. We would chat. We would giggle. We would laugh. We might even cry, for there are many goings-on in this world which are sad. A very wise person once said, shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is half a sorrow. We would drink tea in pretty fine bone teacups. A piece (or two) of chocolate frosted, chocolate cake with strawberries and lashings of cream, would be enjoyed as it would be a very special and celebratory occasion. For it is not every day such an esteemed and honoured guest, such as you, visits my little sewing room. You might show me how to stitch perfect little quilting stitches; or perhaps teach me all things crochet. You might enlighten me as to the workings of my camera in order to capture that perfect shot. Perhaps I would show you how to fashion a pretty rose, a fuchsia, a pansy, or a leaf; from a length of pretty swirls of ribbon. I might show you how to fashion a bag dancing with embellishments spilling from those suitcases of mine. Oh, I forgot to say, whatever pretty you unearth while fossicking through my suitcases of treasure, then you may have it. A gift from me, to you. 

Oh.....there are so, so many things we could do, to pass the time in my sunny, sewing room♡ Fun times♡ Pleasant times♡ Memorable times♡

Why, you could help me rummage through my jumble of quilts and help me decide which one I will display at the window. Those of you who have stopped by my little place over the years know I am that gal whose windows, for the most part, are not festooned with store-bought curtains, but window dressings fashioned from vintage embroidered linens, crochet tablecloths and Italian coverlets. So, why not quilts?? For quilts not only look lovely resting on a bed, displayed on a wall, or in a cupboard, but I think they look fabulous decorating a window. I have decided my Spring Blossoms quilt will cause my window to sparkle for a little while♡









If you could visit me in my sewing room, you and I could arrange flowers, freshly picked from the garden. There is an inkling that the garden is beginning to stir. After which seems a very long time I have picked my very first bunches of sweet daffodils, daphne and hellebores. Yes, the earth is awakening, the bulbs are beginning to pop up and very soon there will be a sea of cheery, yellow daffodils swaying in the breeze. How exciting. Why, you and I could chat about all the flowers, your favourites....my favourites. I must say, you and I would marvel at the intoxicating fragrances of  the daphnes and jonquils permeating the room. Just divine♡



If you were to sit with me in my sewing room, you could help me choose the fabrics for the sky and garden of my Flowers in Her Hair, Flowers Everywhere quilt. You and I could audition different fabrics; playing, seeing which is pleasing to our eyes. I think I know which fabrics I will use, but a little more ponderation is needed. =)


This week I have been quilting my applique flower garden quilt. Straight line quilting stitches skipping around the border. This is what I will be happily doing later this evening, when all the other ladies at Kathy's place gather together for a little slow hand stitching, too. Why, wouldn't it be nice if you could sit opposite me and help me quilt my pretty flower garden, too. Then, my flower garden pretty would be all stitched and quilted in time for spring. Now.....wouldn't that be 'loverly'♡ 


And.....after we have chatted and giggled and stitched and played with all my pretties, we could then have afternoon tea in the fernery. It is looking rather lovely at the moment. It is cosy and warm in there with the sun streaming through the windows. Potted flowers have found their way there; pots, too.....and a sweet little glasshouse where the odd teacup rests. We would enjoy tea and a piece (or two) of that chocolate frosted, chocolate cake, I was chatting about before. I have baked it especially for you. In the shape of a heart, of course♡


But......as you are not here, and I cannot eat a whole chocolate cake all by myself (well.....I could.....but I really shouldn't) then I guess I will sit with my husband, in the fernery, and he and me will enjoy some lovely companionship; chat about everything, chat about nothing, and eat cake and drink tea♡


If you cannot visit my little place in person, then the next best thing, I suppose, is finding your way through cyberspace to me here, at my little place. Thank you so much for your sweet visit. Your visits are always delightful. You always make my heart smile. I hope I caused you to smile; just a little. May your day be one where a little beauty sprinkles into your day♡ 

Bye for now♡ Until the next time........



57 comments:

  1. Oh Kim if only I could! It looks idyllic in the fernery and the cake, yum! I want a piece right now. What a lovely idea displaying your quilt at the window, it should be seen and what a great way to do it. You could have a different one up there for each Season. Beautiful daffodils, how quickly the time passes it doesn't seem like 5 minutes since I was picking them here and now here we are nearly at the end of Summer. Have a lovely Sunday. Xx

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  2. I enjoyed this mornings visit, the chocolate cake looks delicious! Thank you for the lovely tour, your quilt will look beautiful hanging in the window. Have a great week with lots of happy stitching!

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  3. Beautiful pictures in your sewing room and shed ! Lovely fabrics and flowers !
    Love chocolate cake ;) Looks yummy !
    Have a cozy week ! Sewing...
    Hug
    Anna

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  4. It would be a delightful and memorable time spent in your sewing room, Kim! You know I am a bit envious of your sewing room and fernery {wink, wink}!! Immensely incredible vaults you've created to nourish creativity and inspiration!

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  5. I'm happy to be the first to drop in for coffee (hope you have coffee I dislike tea) and some of that delicious looking cake! I love the thought of rummaging through your sewing room too! PS I'm happy to bring my own coffee just in case šŸ˜

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  6. Tea in the fernery sounds perfect! Don’t you just love it when the daffodils are in bloom??? Enjoy your quilting today!

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  7. Thank you for the lovely tour or your sewing space..and what a comforting room it is, too ;))). i like your flimsie curtain a lot...Hope your tea and cake are always tasty...hugs, Julierose

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  8. your tea and cake look so yummy. I love seeing all your little suitcases and boxes that hold all the wonderful items in your sewing room. it is all so inviting to see. What wonders hide among those boxes

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  9. That chocolate cake looks delicious.
    Your space seems to be part of paradise for me. Thanks for sharing such beauty.
    Have a happy sstitching week, Kim.

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  10. I enjoyed a lot this visit, drinking tea with you, sharing your cute and delicious cake, chatting about how your quilts are beautiful on your windows, and admiring the pretty flowers.
    Spring is coming! Hugs

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  11. I love my 'visits' with you and that cake looks divine! Love the quilts hanging as window coverings and your quilting space is just lovely. Happy stitching and that will be done before spring comes along soon.

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  12. What an absolutely wonderful post. I thouroughly enjoyed my visit, but I did miss out on that delicious looking cake and tea. My mouth is watering. Your sewing room is wonderful. I could spend hours in there. Sigh.....

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  13. I would love to visit your sewing room, and enjoy all the fabric delights there! It looks like a wonderful place, Kim. Tea and chocolate cake would be wonderful, too, but I am glad you shared it with your husband instead! Your photos and post make us all feel like we are there with you!

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  14. your fernery is so unique, so creative and artsy!! and i love the "hello" scribbled in the window!!
    your sewing room is the same, having your name written all over it!! i really like the cabinetry you pick for your spaces, all so unique, as the drapes are!!

    daffodils, i did not realize you are that close to spring!!

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  15. I would truly love to sit and have tea with you! I love you suitcase collection. I have a small collection of old suitcases as well. Mine aren't as pretty as yours though.

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  16. Hello darling Kim! I'm in! I'll be right over. Right now, with smoky air because of fires and hot temps, that frost looks mighty fine! Love the way you love! I am entranced by your color and your joy!

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  17. What a dreamy way to spend a day. My creativity and imagination would soar just gazing at those gorgeous quilts during the long, winter months.

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    1. My little sewing room does inspire me to dream and create. There is much happy colour to help those winter days fly by. Thank you so much for blessing my day with your beautiful visit. Kim Xx

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  18. Gee, Kim, your sewing room is so warm and cozy and welcoming, but I don't think there's room enough for all of us to come at once (and who could possibly decline such an invitation?) And daffodils, already? Promising for you, but a sad reminder for us that the year is advancing too fast. I'm happy to see you use quilts on the windows as I'm in the midst of a project creating some 9 patches to use as window coverings. I've gotten sidetracked by other things, but I'm anxious to get back to them soon. So enjoy your remaining days of semi-leisure as the garden will beckon soon, commanding your time and energy. And chocolate cake is my favorite.
    Pat

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  19. I would love to visit your sewing room, enjoy looking at your lovelies, and have some of that great looking cake. What a wonderful post, brought smile to my face. I always love visiting your side of the world!

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  20. What a wonderful sewing corner! And what a beautiful tea crockery. great coffee in the afternoon.
    Good seams for you. Have a good week!!!

    Lady Samy

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  21. such a lovely post, to get lost in a project/s you love...and then have chocolate cake in your 'fernery' Lovely post...happy projecting to everyone! Sandi

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    1. Thank you so much, Sandi. To play with pretty projects, followed by chocolate cake....such bliss. =) Kim Xx

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  22. QuƩ bien lo he pasado rebuscando tesoros en tus maletas con los preciosos narcisos amarillos junto a nosotras y charlando sin tregua..... luego paramos el tiempo suficiente para Ʃsa rica taza de tƩ y seguirƩ recreƔndome con las maravillosas cosas que hay en tu sala de costura.
    Lo he pasado muy virtual-bien. BESICOS.

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  23. The fernery is a wonderful place in which to sit, drink tea, eat cake and look at the world outside the windows. So happy you could visit my little sewing room, Svetlana♡ It is such a pretty place to visit, isn't it. =) Oh, my husband agrees with your comment....he thinks he is one lucky fellow, as chocolate cake is his favourite. I have enjoyed your little visit, today. Thank you so much for popping in. Kim Xx

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  24. Wonderful post...I would love to have tea with you at your charming and cozy place. Your cake looks great. Hugs!

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    1. And.....I would love to have tea with you, lovely Maristella. I will bake the cake and you could perhaps bring some of your pretty teacups. For, I don't believe there are any prettier teacups than those which are in your collection♡ Kim Xx

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  25. Oh Kim, what a delightful picture you paint! Who wouldn't want to come for a visit to your delightful home, spend time in your company, admire your gorgeous quilts, and have a lovely time rummaging through your textile treasures. Not forgetting enjoying a slice or two of that delicious chocolate cake. Thank you Kim, your writing always brightens my day.

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  26. "If you cannot visit my little place in person, then the next best thing, I suppose, is finding your way through cyberspace to me here, at my little place.
    And.....after we have chatted and giggled and stitched and played with all my pretties, we could then have afternoon tea in the fernery. It is looking rather lovely at the moment. It is cosy and warm in there with the sun streaming through the windows. Potted flowers have found their way there; pots, too.....and a sweet little glasshouse where the odd teacup rests."
    YOU are the best even though you bring a tear or two to my eyes with your words and your photos. A little bit of heaven...thank you for that, sweet friend.

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  27. Oh Kim, every inch of your home must be beautiful. Your sewing room with all the flowers and lovely quilts...of it's just so pretty. I love the idea of hanging quilts for window coverings. You have made me want to go take another look at my little sewing room. :) The fernery is wonderful too. I've never heard it called that but it must be sort of a greenhouse, maybe. It would such a treat to visit with you there.

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  28. The cake and tea look so delicious. I always have a lovely time when I visit you, Kim! It would of course be more delightful to visit in person, chat and sew (paint for me) in your lovely sewing room and sit in your beautiful garden, not to mention oooo and aaaa over your lovely collection of fabrics and ribbons.

    -Soma

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  29. You did such a beautiful job with this post that I feel like I was there :) with all your lovely quilts it feels like it is already spring there. Your fernery looks so inviting and wonderful to enjoy the world outside. Your cake looks so yummy :) Wow flowers already that is amazing, you have a shorter winter then we have. Enjoy the week ahead!

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  30. What a wonderful visit! I could enjoy your sewing room with no danger of adding anything to my own stash other than ideas and inspiration. Also yummy chocolate cake without adding any calories. I hope your quilts can take the sunshine. I have to flip mine to the back during the day so they won't fade.

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  31. Such a lovely visit. Your sewing room is a delight. So many pretty quilts and blooms and the chocolate cake looks yummy. Have a wonderful week, my dear

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  32. Hi Kim

    Thanks for the wonderful photos, can imagine myself in your sewing room looking at all the treasures chatting and then having chocolate cake.
    Have a great week.
    Best wishes Kay c xx

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    1. Kay, you and I would have a lovely time chatting and enjoying some chocolate cake; I just know it♡ And, when you left I would make sure your bag was spilling over with some of my treasures, to take home with you♡ Thank you for your beautiful visit, lovely Kay. Have a beautiful week♡ Kim Xx

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  33. Daffodils are my favorite flowers, and I enjoy seeing yours!

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  34. I would love to spend some time in both those cozy and inviting spaces. So lovely and restful, contemplative and quiet, a joy to see.

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  35. Oh, this is scrumptious, Kim! Even the cold wouldn't keep me from visiting, there are so many nice textiles to cozy up with. The fabrics are wonderful, and to have the chance to go through your suitcases in hopes of a token gift would be the icing on the cake which, btw, is gorgeous! Love the signs of jonquils and Lenten Rose. Your spring is very near!

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  36. Oooh wouldn’t that be a fun idea....to visit you and talk about fabrics, flowers and then having a piece of your fabulous chocolate heart shaped cake?? A cup of tea would go perfectly with it. I would love that and to look at all your beautiful quilts!! Yes! ❤️

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  37. I think I would get distracted by all the pretties in your sewing room Kim - & not get anything done!!! So much beauty everywhere you look. Loving your daffs. xx

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  38. Was it a beautiful day with you ... I marveled at and selected fabrics, I was happy about your wonderful quilt stitches, about the yellow daffodils and the harmoniously combined colors of your fabrics ... and I can't decide ... is the crocheted one the curtain nicer or one of the colorful quilt curtains?
    I have the feeling that I have tasted your wonderful chocolate cake with cream :-) I wish you a wonderful week and I send you a big thank you. Warm hug Viola

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    1. Our visit, Viola, was a most delightful treat; thank you. I too, cannot decide if I prefer the pretty crocheted curtain, or the quilt; for the sunlight streaming through the crochet pretty causes pretty patterns to dance around the room. 'Tis always a delight when you visit my little place. Wishing you a wonderful week, too. Kim Xx

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  39. Oh Kim - you make MY heart smile! You know I save your blog posts to savour when I have time to pore over every detail and this one was worth waiting for. The view of your creative space as well as the peeks outside your window just plain make me happy. How I would love to come and sit with you awhile (chocolate cake or no!) and just take in the surroundings and perhaps fondle just a few of those beautiful fabrics (clean hands of course!).

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  40. Oh how I would love to visit you in your lovely sewing space and rummage through your beautiful quilts and cupboards. Tea in the fernery sounds delightful (that cake looks scrummy) and I would dearly love to wander through your beautiful garden. Thank you so much for showing us all this beauty. xx

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  41. What a lovely visit, dear Kim!! Yes, it would be just delightful to spend an afternoon visiting and stitching in your sewing room! I'm thinking I would learn much more from you than the other way around but I would enjoy every minute....especially if you're serving chocolate cake! Ha! I'm glad you're seeing signs of spring in your gardens. We are still having HOT weather here in Missouri but I can tell the days are starting to get shorter and September will be here in a few weeks. Those HOT days are numbered. I'll be putting up my post very soon (just need an 'ok' from someone in a photo) so you will see that I haven't fallen off this side of the world. Wishing you more fun in your beautifully organized sewing room and cozy fernery, dear Kim!! Zenda

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  42. Your sewing room is amazing!!! I would love to sit there with you!!! I love your curtains, they're such an inspiration and statement in colour. You already have the rainbow when you're looking out your window to the sky. That cake is breath taking too, bet that was yummy. lol My sewing room is a tin shed, no windows, no space and only double doors to the world, but to me it's an incredible space for me. No boys allowed. lol They're not allowed to even stand outside the back door and ask what's for dinner!!! lol Have an incredible day. xxxx

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  43. Oh, what fun. I would love to sit with you over tea and fabrics. I can fully imagine it. Ah - what a delightful way to end my day today. :-)

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  44. I'm SO READY to visit...alas it will take me some time as I'm in Seattle...beautiful post!

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  45. Kim - there is beauty in every phase of nature, if only we look for it! How I would love to join you in your sewing room, especially if that MASSIVE chocolate cake is on offer! I am admiring the dress form that was in several of your pictures - I have been thinking about buying several as decoration for my garden. I am so pleased for you that you could enjoy a cup of tea and some decadent cake with your husband!

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  46. I would be over in a flash!! What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon in your sewing room with you. So many wonderful things to look at.

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  47. Oh my, it's quite a cake! Lucky hubby :) I wish I could join you!
    The views from the quilted windows are so beautiful!
    And those purple flowers and fabric so heartwarming.
    Thanks for sharing these cozy moments with us, Kim.

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    1. Alina, it certainly was quite a cake....so delicious! Isn't that view beautiful? All the windows in my humble abode, oh, and of course the fernery, gift us with picturesque views. Wouldn't it be delightful if you could join me for tea and cake, and a little view watching? You and I would enjoy the best time. Kim Xx

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  48. I know a visit with you would be
    most wonderful. Such beautiful quilts, fabrics and flowers.
    I love the hellebores and the singing daffodils.
    And your Fernery looks divine. What a great place to have tea and a beautifully decorated cake.

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  49. It would be lovely to visit you in your sewing room. Everything is so gorgeous and makes me feel happy. Have a lovely weekend, Kim. xx

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  50. Thanks for letting us join you in a virtual visit! So much beauty and I love the idea of quilts as curtains!

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  51. Oh what a lovely space and what looks spring there! The cake looks amazing. I just made a sour cream Apple Pie - I will trade you!

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