Home.

 I had every intention of sharing each day. Obviously,  it didn't happen.  Now, I am back home with a refreshed soul.

Ohio, here we come!

 The only food left in the house for an early breakfast before hitting the road. Good planning!

"Child" work continues

 I almost felt guilty cutting up this little dress. The smocking and delicate stitch work was precious. 

Monstera (aka swiss cheese plant)

 A few years ago I rescued this plant from my son. He was letting it slowly die. Thus was not going to happen on my watch! 

I recently moved it to a new location and observed it each morning while drinking my coffee. Until now, I didn't realize that a new leaf opens lime green, then slowly turns a darker shade. 

"Child" dress

 With my sewing machine in the shop for a cleaning and check up, the background is in the waiting stage. I am beginning some collage design work and made the decision to cut up the dress.

The dress was white to begin with. Using avocado pit dye, it is now a lovely blush.

Someone spent a long time constructing this sweet garment and I want to document the details.

Dubuque Botanical Gardens

 I very much enjoyed a day trip to Dubuque with my sister, niece, and mom. Great inspiration, food, conversation,  and love. A much needed day for me.

"Blue" jacket

 This jacket has been begging for altering for a long time. A cyanotype back seems like the perfect project!

Starting with Naked Ladies. Some call them resurrection lilies or surprise lilies. They bloom such a short amount of time, but now I can remember their beauty all winter as I add stitches and beads.