Tuesday 1 December 2009

Settle petal!

In amongst the madness that is December & the last few days of our school year, there is just a little time for some stitching self-indulgence!
One of my 14 year old daughter's favourite sayings at the moment, in response to any family member who is feeling a tad frazzled & impatient, is "Settle petal"! Goes down a treat when the said frazzled & impatient one is me!! So in an attempt to 'settle' myself, I have my own strategy. When my day is manic, I take a couple of minutes & go sit & stare at these little buttons & muted colours, & calm is usually restored! (More of this project to be revealed soon).

16 comments:

  1. Oh that made me laugh - I haven't heard "settle petal" since I ws about 14!! I hate to tell your daughter but 14 year olds have been saying that for quite a while now.... :)

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  2. Ooo, those little snippets of fabric and ric-rac and buttons look so lovely - no wonder they make you feel calm and collected! Can't wait to see a bit more of the project!

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  3. Very calming. Can't wait to see the finished product. Sometimes I am too frazzled to even want to touch my sewing but as soon as I do I calm down. Cherrie

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  4. love the 'settle petal'. LOL

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  5. What an enticing picture! Can't wait to see more!

    I think it is a busy time of year...so much to do, so little time.

    I've got your latest journal cover pattern printed and ready to go for presents for the teachers...now just need the time at the machine!

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  6. What yummy fabrics! Are they from a particular line? I love them and can't wait to see the whole project!

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  7. Settle petal, I love it. Can't wait to see what you are working on, it looks really pretty from here.

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  8. Beautiful fabrics and buttons. And so very serene to the soul.

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  9. I have never heard "settle petal" but I'm about to start using it. :) Your project has beautiful colors and detail... I can't wait to see more.

    Jennifer :)

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  10. It was only Monday that I received a text from my 18year old son telling me to 'settle petal'!!!

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  11. Ahhhhh, I feel better already.....
    Only stress around here is the money stress.... Not much else happening so I sew too. So I know how good you are feeling....

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  12. Looking forward to seeing more, it looks dreamy and ever so cute. I will have to take your strategy on board as the silly season gets into full swing.

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  13. A great saying 'settle petal'.....

    Your project intrigues me... I look forward to the unveiling. Love the colours and fabics, not to mention the buttons.....

    Happy Day!

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  14. I'm right there with ya on the soothing nature of quilting/stitching. Your project looks beautiful! Can't wait to see the finished project!

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  15. Your project looks so nice, so tender! Hope to see it's finished soon.

    Best wishes from Russia
    Tatyana

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  16. How sweet! No surprise this project cheers you up. What a combination! Looking forward to the full reveal. Ann :-)

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