Spending time with my Mother on Saturdays is so special. Many people my age do not have their mothers any more and I am so blessed to be able to be with her and my dad regularly. They are inspiring, a legacy, bossy, opinionated, precious, and generous. If you follow their work/life philosophy you will live a long a happy life.
Mother and I usually go out for breakfast, and my Dad teases us about getting back dark and that he is going to go buy a combine and few hundred acres while we are gone.
Yesterday we got an electric log heater for my fireplace. After a chimney fire a few years ago, I have been reluctant to burn wood or gas. Since my electricity has not been off for any length of time since 1979, remember the blizzard, I decided to go electric. And as far as that goes, I can always take it out in an emergency and use real wood. See, it even crackles:
My new project that I am working on is reverse applique. I was browsing and came across this idea from Alabama Chanin, using cotton knit and making a slow stitch (no sewing machine allowed) skirt.
I purchased all natural color FoxFibre, and a stencil from Joann's to make my own design. First, stitch around the design, then cut away fabric to reveal the contrasting color beneath. After failing at eco- dying, and wanting to make something from the FoxFibre for years, and embracing the slow stitch movement, this was my solution.
I would also mention my progress on doTerra Essential Oils. I start my day with Slim and Sassy, 1 drop in a bit of water, Deep Blue on the old back pain spot, which is practically non-existant now, Copaiba on the tootsies, Lavender on the wrists and Balance in the diffuser. Perfect for a Sunday after noon. See Annie Patrick Buechlein on Facebook to get in on free trials and information about essential oils. I am working on a cooling spray concoction, so I will update when that is perfected.
So a happy Sunday to you all and remember to be kind.
