Wednesday, September 2, 2009

New Fabrics ... Old Memories!

Wow! These are the latest two fabrics I have ordered and received - aren't they just wonderful and I think I know what I am going to do with them! Mammogram Day - so this was my consolation for a bit of discomfort! Bill Granger - one young Ausralian man to die for! and a great chef, too - another Photosh0p manual -I WILL do it! - and a relaxing fiction novel!

Pics below - from 1989! I have been chatting with Nedra and that has brought back a lot of wonderful memories!

Once I master Photoshop these images will be perfect! Danielle, Ed, Moi, David (twins!) on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Check out the white boots and the tiny slim figure, big shoulder pads and all, LOL!

One of the most glorious shots - the Golden Gate, San Francisco - taken on a super professional big and heavy Nikon and scanned today!
Lombard Street - the Most Crooked Street in the World - how beautiful - would you drive down it nowadays?
Thanks, Nedra for reminding me of wonderful times - perhaps I will have a little travelogue of the wonderful times we had in the USA - four in total - and we loved every moment of them - I
think five months in total!
Happy day!

21 Lovely People said ...:

Abby and Stephanie said...

Your outfit definitely screams the 80s. Fun...I remember the BIG shoulder pads and I wore boots (not white) with the pantlegs tucked in. I've seen the darling bird fabric but not the one with the words on. Fun!!!

Karen said...

I love the fabric with the words on it!

Sue said...

Wow I love the "knit one purl one" fabric, just gorgeous. Didn't we love our shoulder pads in those days along with the big hair. Not to mention being just a little younger too.

Rebecca said...

Love the fabrics and fashion was not the best them was it. Take care
Big Hugs
Bec

Joy said...

.... not to mention the fabulous stone-wash jeans - I just loved mine ;o). What fun memories :o)!
The birdie fabric is to die for Lurline ... I just LOVE it ;o)!!!
Hugs,
Joy :o)

I Purr-Furr to Craft said...

I love those delicious fabrics, and the fashion and hair, at least your pictures are tasteful,! I do remember much worse fashions in those days, lol!

Julie said...

Wow, what a fashion statement! Nice fabrics. xx

Julia said...

Great pics Lurline...had to look twice,love the boots!
Hugs Julia ♥

Chookyblue...... said...

OMG welcome back the 80's........lovely fabrics too.........

Chookyblue...... said...

OMG welcome back the 80's........lovely fabrics too.........

Chookyblue...... said...

OMG welcome back the 80's........lovely fabrics too.........

Kaaren said...

Now weren't you just the 'babe', Lurline.

I hate to admit it but those were the days, huh?

Great pics and great fabric as well.

Nat Palaskas said...

Once upon the Hollywood there Lurline. You were cool! Glad to see the PSE for dummies ready and waiting - Hugs Natima

Mistea said...

The fabrics are to die for, gotta love anything with Red. I have wonderful memories of travels in the USA and some similar photos, thanks for sharing.

Nanette Merrill said...

What a sweet post. I enjoyed it. It was a good vacation for me, too. I love your fabrics. I know I say this all the time but we do have the same GOOD taste!

Red Pepper Quilts - Rita Hodge said...

Gorgeous fabrics, Lurline! Love the pictures too of the US. I too have some of those San Fran shots, but set in 2004. Thanks for bring back some fabulous memories.

Rita

em's scrapbag said...

Had my first mammogram last week like turning 40 was not bad enough. So glad you rewarded yourself. Love the photos.

quiltcontemplation blogspot said...

Hello there Lurline. You CAN learn Photoshop! Be sure and look on youtube for some video tutorials. I found them very helpful.

BizarreQuilter said...

Gosh, the acid wash, loose tees, white boots and pleated denim.... ooh, I had it all!! LOL!!!

Micki said...

Lovely fabrics Lurline! Great pics!
Micki

~ Phyllis ~ said...

Your photos looks great. I love the one of the crooked street. Can you imagine driving that.whew!