Friday, April 23, 2010

Revamped!

Goodness, another Post so soon - I should be stitching, but Browsing is so much more comfortable these days!
Do you remember me showing an old cupboard and talking of having it painted red - Blushingham - well here it is plus the canvas of My Angel - extreme? - well maybe, but I am feeling so good about my new-look dining area! Australian designer china gracing it - Robert Gordon has been stored in the shed for over 5 years!

Sorry to bring up this subject, Christine of Once Upon a Quilt ... Now, Christine is a collector of honey pots and has an amazing collection - and I have been known to collect a few antiques in my day, says she The Minimalist! I really adore this rare little antique treasure, did have a little thought of posting it to Christine, but that little thought flitted out of my mind very quickly! Maybe I should add a codicil to my Will! Hey, this is really the TRUE colour of Blushingham - very pretty!
A gorgeous day for mail today - all the way from Pink Penguin in The USA - do visit her blog and Etsy site - thank you so much, Ayumi! Gorgeous girl, if you haven't visited, please do, you will be thrilled!
A very little sneak peek for Someone Special - French General Rural Jardin Chanvre Blue arrived today - I hope you Repro Enthusiasts approve it for the background of a very special quilt! I feel sure Kathie of Inspired by Antique Quilts will aprove - what do you think, Kathie, will have a little chat one day soon? One day all will be revealed!
Not much stitching happening and I really shouldn't be showing my designing in progress - but I really feel I have achieved a long-time-wish ... let's hope it all comes up nicely in fabric - and yes, all my own work - lets not talk about Copyright issues here - I'm over it! If one has the ability, let's just share!
This is my little? hindrance - my boob is sitting on a big fat cushion built into the sling - never mind, not too long now! Happy weekend everyone!

28 Lovely People said ...:

Margaret said...

Oh, I love the red cupboard, and that picture is wonderful! As is the honeypot. I don't blame you for keeping it! Love the fabric! That French General fabric is great for a background! I wish I could design - I love what I'm seeing there!!! Hang in there -- the hindrance will be gone soon!

Catsngrams said...

So sorry about your hinderance hope it heals soon. Love the honeypot and you did an amazing job on the cuboard.

Miriam said...

I hope you are healing very quickly and the sling will be gone soon.

I loove French General fabrics!!

Congratulations on your design; I love it!

em's scrapbag said...

Beautiful fabric. Love the cupboard. Red is such a happy color.

Rae Ann said...

I am tryinmg not to covet your red cupboard Lurline! Simply stunning!
I adore the fabrics as well!

Cornfield Quilter said...

The picture of you grandaughter is so precious, she looks like an angel and what a great place to hang it, above that awesome cabinet. All I can say is that you have excellent taste in everything you do, I really admire that about you.

Micki said...

Hope you are healing quickly! I love all of your choices for fabrics...you really have an eye for colours.
Micki

Dena said...

Nice shade of red and I love the honey pot. So cute!

Hope you continue to heal quickly.

Unknown said...

OMG it's a wonder you can doing anything at all with THAT Sling..it's more Cumbemsome than I thought..You are a Marvel Lady..would turn me right off doing anything but Sit...
Lovely Post...oohh looking forward to seeing what you are doing with those Dollies...
Have a Lovely Weekend...
cheers

Joy said...

I love it Lurline .... and I think the piccy above it is adorable!!!!
Gawjus honeypot ... I think I'd have found it hard to part with too LOL.
Hugs,
Joy :o)

Janet said...

What a yummy lot of things on this post. Love your background fabric and the French General is such a beautiful quality. Wonderful new design and love, love the honey pot.

Kim said...

So glad to hear you are healing and doing everything possible to let that happen...slings are awful but they work and soon you'll be as good as new!
Is that adorable doll border pattern yours? I just love it and have admired it for years.......are you going to sell it? I think its fantastic!

Happy Sewing......soon Lurline soon.......

Sue said...

OMG! No wonder you find browsing more comfortable with that industrial site attached to yourself. Love the cupboard and the fabrics.

Bernadette said...

Glad to hear you are improving, wow that is some contraption you are having to contend with! Thank you for letting me drool over green beans as I didn't join in, didn't think I could fit it in.

Anonymous said...

I beautiful, love what you have done with your little corner there.
You know I have the same Honey pot in pink.... yes they are very cute.

Take care of your shoulder
hugs
Christine

Julia said...

The cabinet has come up a treat Lurline...oh I love that canvas with your beautiful angel..
take care of that shoulder Lurline..not long now for the sling to come off!
Hugs Julia ♥

Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...

Take care Lurline...won't be much longer now!!! Good looking cupboard there...and love the fabric...Enjoy all that browsing...Dzintra♥x

Fee said...

Gorgeous cupboard - I adore Robert Gordon too - I am so pleased he is out of the shed. Hugs, Fee XX

antique quilter said...

I LOVE that red cabinet....ok how long do I have to wait?????
please please give me a hint and of course I will approve I am sure :)
hope your out of that contraption soon and all better it will be all worth it....
glad to see your keeping yourself busy though....
love those dollies
Kathie

KatieQ said...

I love the new look of your cabinet and seeing the fabulous picture of your angel above it.

*karendianne. said...

Blushingham! I love this new look. Oh my gosh standing in admiration. Great taste you have my friend, great taste. Of course, we always knew that so this is no surprise. :)

Jenny of Elefantz said...

Ooooo, love that colour - Blushingham - how exquisite!! The fabrics are indeed lovely, and I promise to go visit Pink Penguin! :-)
Have you fallen in love with Rural Jardin? It's on my cutting table today (again!) and I can't get enough of it's sublime texture and aged appearance...luverly.
I'm so glad you're almost done with your sling, sweetheart. {{{hugs}}}

Gari in AL said...

I know you must be frustrated, not being able to do all you like to do. But getting that cabinet painted should make your room so much brighter. Hope your quiet time goes quickly.

Kris said...

Lovely, lovely stuff Lurline! Except for the hindrance. Can't believe you haven't died of frustration with that holding you back! Well done!!!

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Hope you are set free soon Lurline to delve into those wonderful projects!

Joan said...

Hi Lurline, Nice to meet you. Hope you are feeling better and that 'hinderence ' improves for you. Have enjoyed your blog and will visit again soon. ♥

imquilternity said...

Your red chest is wonderful! So is the canvas - your little "angel" is certainly a cutie!!

Nanette Merrill said...

Auymi is great. Love that fabric! You are always working on things I love. The red is wonderful in that dining room piece.