Arrived at the Studio Today...

...and NOW on the website...The July Issue of The Wool Street Journal
...I was a wee bit worried...
with all the fires in Colorado Springs...home to WSJ
...but it's here...
just in time for some lazy mid-summer reading!

Enjoy your evening ~L

What's New in the Studio...

Wonderful NEW WOOL has arrived!!!
With temps hoving near 100 degrees, you must think I'm absolutely out of my mind...and you may be right...but these are SO lovely!!!
All pre-orders are being mailed out today!

...and Maggie Bonanomi's NEW book A Day at Sunny Brook should be here any day now...

This looks to be another fabulous book...how does she keep coming up with these treasures?
Pre-orders will be mailed out just as soon as the books arrive!!!
Hope you have a lovely day ~L

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Hello and Happy 4th of July...
Be Happy and Safe this Holiday...
and Thankful to and for
the Men and Women
that protect our nation...

I'm a bicentennial graduate...Class of 1976...things seemed much simpler back then...
or perhaps it's just the difference between being 18 vs 54 ?!?!

thought I'd share a few "76" pics...

the Talon...my yearbook...our mascot...you guessed it...an eagle
one of my favorite cookie stamps...I've been collecting these since the early 70's...
and here is where my son would joke...the 1870"s Mom?

The bicentennial Mason jar filled with dish soap that we use at the kitchen sink...it's an original from 1976...Wonder what happened to all the others from the case...

dusty old shelf in the kitchen
with an old box of jar rings...I just love how vivid the graphics are...
the mini butter press and biscut cutters were my Mother-in-law's...well used for for 66 years...I treasure them and wonder if she enjoyed them too...or were they just the daily tools to provide for her family?

Til next time ~ Take Care ~L

Incredibly HOT...and a NEW LooK

How HOT is it???

This guage is in the shade
...but with the humidity and dewpoint it acutally feels like the mid 90's
and later this afternoon it should be 103!

Don't know about you...but I get stupid when it gets this hot!

I don't mean to complain...but at least in the winter we can always put on a few more layers...

Really...
there is only so much this 50 something can take off and still be in polite company
and I do need to make a grocery store run...bet the dairy and frozen food isles will be a popular spot!

So...what do you think of the NEW look here?
I've been wanting to freshen things up around here...but not quite sure...prehaps we will live with this for a bit before deciding whether or not to retreat back to the old familiar.

Hope you have a great day...stay cool ~L

Independence Day...

Wishing all our northern neighbors...
Happy Canada Day!
and to all my fellow USA folk...
Happy 4th of July!!!
I hope all your travels and celebrations are safe
...good times shared with family and friends!
While I enjoy the parades, picnics and fireworks...I'm mindful of all my blessings...and my thoughts turn to those I know with heavy burdens...so many friends both near and far that are struggling with health issues...their own and of their loved ones...my thoughts and prayers continue to be with each of them...and also to those who are struggling with Mother Nature's extremes of fire and water.

My newest needle punched treasures just added to Early Work Mercantile...I hope you'll take a minute to click over and see all the artists offerings!
We do so appreciate your support!
~L

Stars and Stripes Fabric Contest...

Good Day Dear Friends,
The heat and humidity of the summer is definitely upon us...can you believe it is almost July?
This week's fabric contest at Spoonflower is "Stars and Stripes"...

My Indigo and Stars fabric is in the running...
You can view all the entries and vote for your favorites here at http://www.spoonflower.com/contest_voters/new?contest_id=144
Of course if you like my design, I'd appreciate your vote!
I'm just thrilled with all my fabrics and can't wait to start offering them in pillows...sewing rolls and pinkeeps!
My friend, Robin over at Bird In The Hand Primitives has a sweet design in the contest, too. I'm sure she would appreciate your votes! It's her birthday on Sunday and she's also running a contest on her blog, click above on her name to check it out!
Early Work Mercantile Update is coming up this weekend...back to the studio for me! Thanks for visiting and your support...I'm raising a glass of iced tea to you ~L

SEW excited...

Good Morning Dear Friends,
I hope you are enjoying a sun filled early summer morning! It's beautiful here...I love this time of year! Perhaps because Friday is my birthday...though I'm ready to stop counting...or maybe just because the daylight is long...the air is sweet...and so are the strawberries!!!
I'm excited to share my NEW fabrics with you...

I've been having so much fun playing with fabric designs...and have many more to finish, but for today it's back to the hooking frame.

I know of many of June birthdays...stop over and send your good wishes to Lori at HomeSpunPrims...it's her birthday today and she has lots to celebrate!!!
Wishing you all a sweet sunny day ~L