This and That

I love this  skirt (via Craft Gossip, via Threads Magazine).  Get the tutorial here!

Love the different colors and fabrics in the pin-tucked "ruffle" around the bottom; such a graceful effect.

Mary at Fleur de Lis Quilts is having a give-away--check it out if you like French style and fleur de lis appliques.

A new blog discovered-- Relished Artistry.  I really like this vest on his Etsy shop.

Another new blog discovered--A Handmade Life.  Dixie writes about successful entrepreneurs.  She features artists and craft people who have turned their avocations into money making ventures.  Great interviews and tips.-----

I continue playing with my little Eccentricities, making progress, then stalling in the on-going cycle.  I'm in a stall right now and hope it won't last long. 

Reading a lot.  Just finished the map of true places by Brunaria Barry and loved it, haven't reviewed it yet, but will soon.  I received an ARC of The Lace Reader in 2007 and thought it was excellent.  The map of true places didn't disappoint and it also takes place in Salem.  I  recommend both of these books.

  Rooting some plants, although the heat is so unbelievably oppressive.  Mostly staying inside when I can.

We will be heading for Natchez, MS tomorrow.  Fee has some work to do near there, and I am going along because on Saturday, we will head on to Baton Rouge.  Erin's birthday is Sunday.

How did this all happen so fast?   My sweet little blond baby is a lawyer and a roller derby girl with two children of her own.