I've found the loveliest book!! ;-)
And it really is a true inspiration!
It's the loveliest book I've seen in a long time;
I'm bowled over by its charm!
It's written by Mary Barickman, a lady very much inspired by
another lady, Mary Brooks Picken, a talented dressmaker and founder
of 'The Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences', in Scranton, California.
Each lovely chapter of this book represents a month of the year
because as Amy says:
'' Our lives are keenly connected to the change of seasons,
from the food we eat to the clothes we wear''
Each chapter starts with a lovely quote for the month.
And each season has a storage pocket to stash away your own precious clippings,
fabric swatches, recipes etc.
Join with me in sharing a few of the delights of this lovely book.
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
I hope you enjoyed those 'Snippets'
;-)
And finally...
The winner of my giveaway!
Thank you everyone for all of your
wonderful ideas!
I've put all the names in a hat and the winner is...
http://downbytheseadorset.blogspot.com/
(Please email me your address!)
;-)
That book is beautifull, very unusual layout.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your winner.
Gillx
Wow! what a wonderful book that is my sort of book!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the winner of the giveaway
Julie xxxxxxxx
Now that book even appeals to me and I'm not a 'craft' person at all! Crafty perhaps, but not craft, har, har!
ReplyDeleteMargaret P
Now that book even appeals to me and I'm not a 'craft' person at all! Crafty perhaps, but not craft, har, har!
ReplyDeleteMargaret P
Wow I was so busy admiring your book and thinking that the inspiration it was giving each month was similar to the way we now inspire each other through our blogs that it took me a few seconds to realise I was the winner of your giveaway! I don't usually win anything so thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteI hope your gals are continuing to multiple!
(I will email you separately)
Sarah X
What a lovely book!
ReplyDeleteLove Amanda (Shabby Chick) xxx
Thanks Sal for the beautiful collection of material I will have to get creative now!
ReplyDeleteI love lavender too so the lavender bag was much appreciated. I wish I could crochet and produce flowers like yours. What a shame I can't get to Tavistock tomorrow hope you have a great day!