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Knitting Friends

Had fun talking to wonderful groups of quilters last week at O'Susannah's in Watkins Glen. This week I'm off to All Tied Up Yarns in Auburn, NY - so looking forward to meeting knitters and anyone else who can make it - thanks to Andrea, Pat and Joyce B - you are the best! 

4H Fans!

Happy Aprons made by 4H sisters Anna and Emma using fabric from the Kites collection.

The whole group with their pin pillows - so touched that you all used Felicity fabric!

some Tea and Sympathy...

In New York for work a couple of weeks ago, Jeanne and I stopped for refreshment at the one and only Tea and Sympathy. We drank our Yorkshire Gold and watched as this brill London taxi pulled up with Cuthbert at the helm. Perfect.



Sean says it takes 2 hours to walk a couple of blocks beacuse everyone wants a cuddle with Cuthbert.

A truly nice cup of tea. A cosy corner. And don't forget some baked beans on toast with a bit of grated Cheddar on top. The world could use a little more of this T&S.



Lovely Nicky Perry - owner - thank you, thank you for keeping this gem on Greenwich Ave alive and well. It's part of a Britain that seems to be disppearing from the home shores, and it warms my toes to find it just 5 hours from my door right here in the US.

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Shameless plug

Nobody does it better... not James Bond this time but Johnnie Boden, another Brit, and we're talking design. Shoes, clothes, accessories for big and small. These yellow flats for girls are filled with sunshine, and the message "bloom through the gloom" is particularly warming to the soul.

I dropped in a swatch of Plumberry in the Ochre colourway - I am seeing a little shift dress running around in the glow of Spring... bring on the bloom!

 

Miss Muffet's Kit Bag

Well, we know she sat on a tuffet and what she ate, but where did she keep her hankies and trinkets? In a little bag made from scraps of Charleston Farmhouse by the wonderful Joyce Bennett of course!

 

Picnic time (soon?)

Look at that California grass! If we East Coasters get to work we'll have a cloth ready and waiting for the first outdoor repast of the year (unless you are into snow dining). Another wonderful free pattern creation by Melissa Peda.

Heartfelt

Litlle chocolates wrapped in pink dots and covered with hand cut paper hearts and Rolos - the Valentines for Mrs. Mahaney's 4th grade class hastily formed into a heart over Charleston Farmhouse's Plumberry in Zinnia colourway. Almost missed the bus but it was worth it. From my heart to all of yours - love and gratitude always. Felicity <3

Gypsy Table Topper

Never have I posted twice in a day, but I just received this beautiful picture from Melissa Peda, a pattern designer of 100BillionStars fame. I met some wonderful people at Quilt Market and she was one of them. She is offering this pattern as a free download here.

The Dog House

A child, a box, paints, duct tape and, thankfully, newspaper - way to warm a cold January day with vibrant colour and a new luxury home for Doodah.

Complete with peephole...

And doorbell - what more could a dog need?! I am once again inspired by the uninhibited creativity of children and the bright, elemental beauty of their art. May this kind of artistry be with us all this and every year. Though we are well into it, Happy 2013 to all - Felicity

L is for Love

I have been sewing a lot of late - presents for family and friends. Sometimes accompanied by a mug o' tea - this one is Lowry's and caused me to pause and think of the big L word that moves us all to share and give at this time of year.

Next door Elisa has been sewing too - we have been inspired to make pillow cases this year and she has made some fun combinations from several of my Free Spirit collections - thanks for sharing Elisa! We got the idea to fill them with books, popcorn, hot chocolate and, of course, lots of love.