fending off the grey skies outside

yesterday i found these pretty handmade paper leaves in

an envelope from my mumsie who lives in massachusetts.

she is one clever girl, and she still believes 

in the pleasure of snail mail!
and the beeswax candles were a gift from my buddy, terry.

(thanks, ladies!)

as my sewing room/studio rehab continues on, 

i have found myself *distracted* by some of the things i've discovered.

this wild skirt (left) was in my repurposing bin,
the solid pink and old calico

were in the cottons section of the stash,

and the beautiful trim, well, it's still waiting for a project.

don't you think they were all meant to be together?

maybe a pillow?

do YOU have any ideas for what to make?

let me know, and i'll see what i can do about it!

later today, i am meeting batman at IKEA.

i am wanting something like this,
but we will have to price it out.

last night i went to the opening reception
 of my friend jane's one woman show
and i was blown away by seeing so much of her work in one place.
she is such an inspiration to me.

hey friends, happy friday!