ooo I was so cranky this morning. SOOO cranky. First it was really hot last night and I couldn't sleep. Then I got to sleep, was all set to play golf this morning and was really looking forward to it. BUT, I woke up and found that my trick shoulder was playing up again, the result of a whole lot of old injuries we won't go into here. That meant no large arm movements, which meant no golf. C.R.A.N.K.Y. There was quite a bit of banging in the kitchen and muttering under breath going on around here.
Once I got everyone off to school (which nearly involved some arguments when certain small people were dragging their feet!) someone knocked on the door. At 9am around here, that can only mean one thing.
My friend the postman. The first package made me,smile, but the second package made me crack a grin.
New friends for my pincushion collection. Now I ask you, who can look at that and be cross? I challenge any one to be cracky after seeing that stack.
Feeling considerably happier, I settled down to piece some teeny diamonds. Realising after about an hour that the shoulder wasn't going to stand up to the sewing machine, I nearly broke out in crankiness again, but instead settled to this, which ALWAYS cheers me up -
As I was sketching, the husband (perhaps tipped off by the stream of muttered profanity eariler), came into the studio bearing a toasted bagel with cream cheese for my lunch, perhaps my favourite thing on the planet.
Happiness levels almost restored, the universe sent me another treat. Another knock on the door revealed this:
My friend Sam with a bunch of flowers to thank me for the weekend at the beach (completely unnessecery, but very much appreciated!).
And so, redeeming features triumph once again. The shoulder is on ice and will hopefully mend in time for golf next week, but if it doesn't I'll settle for another day like today :) Here's hoping all of your days are as nice as mine. Sarah Fielke, Material Obsession, Material Obsession Two
PS. Yes, Charlie was Edward Cullen from Twilight. Congratulations to all of you who guessed and who are obviously as Twilight obsessed as me, and comiserations to those of you who either have not discovered Twilight, or who are on Team Jacob. lol!!!
Sarah,
What beautiful fabric.... I LOVE it! And the pincushion. JUST CUTE! Wow you did finally have a nice day.
(I have had one of those weeks - last week I was hit by a car. (Yes, by a red "P"). I havn't done much sewing in about 10 days now. Very sore - nothing broken. I can understand the frustration. Lets hope that we can get back into our sewing. I hope you are feeling better tomorrow.
Sandy N
Posted by: SandyN | Monday, November 02, 2009 at 08:29 PM
Here's hoping the shoulder gets better! You did receive some happy treats though. I can see where they would definitely help. All of them are lovely -- those ranunculus are calling to me! The fabric is fab! Details?? But the pincushion -- what a treat!! Still smiling over that?
Posted by: amy | Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 12:02 AM
I'm so sorry about your shoulder, but what a perfect day to receive great packages, flowers, and a "catered" lunch.
Posted by: wishes, true and kind | Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 12:21 AM
Love the fabric, what's the name of them? I know I've seen the vintage kitchen somewhere but can't remember the mfg.! Your drawing is wonderful, and so is your husband for the bagel!
Posted by: SewLindaAnn | Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 02:46 AM
The pincushion is precious. Would you please share some info about the fabric. I would love some of the teapot fabric to make aprons for Christmas gifts.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 03:07 AM
I am coveting your teapot fabric same as all the other commenters. And I don't even feel bad for you that it is hot there... here in Seattle it is gray & chilly, we are settling in for the dark wet winter. I need someone to send me fabric and flowers! Hope your shoulder feels better soon, and please dish on what you are doing with the tiny diamonds!
Posted by: Pam Cope | Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 03:48 AM
Oh please do tell what collection those fabrics are from!!!
I love your animals! Adorable. I agree, you can't help but be happy with packages such as those! :)
Posted by: Erica K | Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 08:13 AM
That fabric is so inspiring! Just found you. I've been cranky today myself. Darned that time change. I also have started a pincushion collection. I only have three I've bought on Etsy, with another on the way! Can't wait! Hope you get to play golf tomorrow.
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 09:33 AM
I'd almost say fate conspired to have you home so you could receive all those fabulous goodies! (I am sorry about your shoulder...that's a bad place to hurt.) Love the Halloween costumes. Why, your boys are almost as handsome as mine:)
Posted by: Meg Hamilton | Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 05:07 PM
Oh I do love that 9am knock on the door. I don't even care if I'm still in my pj's!
What an excellent day it turned out to be ;)
Posted by: Mel | Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 08:27 PM
I'm with everyone else - please whose is the wonderful teapots fabric? Sooo cute!
Posted by: Katharine (NSW) | Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 08:11 AM