Happy with dirty knees

It's Friday night and date night. Well, I have a nice date with the computer! Why not blog on a Friday night? After a long week with my husband working so much overtime that he can take two days off with pay next week I am ready for some peace and quiet. I did find the time to make these:

A pair of potholders for my Great Aunt who just turned 86. It was only a year and a half ago that she finally settled down in an apartment after traveling cross-country in her camper for years. She loves to bake cookies so I thought some potholders might be welcome.

If you are a Liberty of London fabric lover you'll recognize a few of those fabrics on them.

I also made this for my son to use as a gymbag. He helped me selecting fabrics that weren't too girly, no easy task.

 

One Saturday awhile back when I dragged the kids to do errands and go to the fabric store Sebastian asked me to buy this bright fabric and cord. This drawstring bag will be useful for storing one of his many collections.

Now that it is the weekend I am going to relax with a cup of tea and some books. Tomorrow we'll likely spend the morning working in our ever expanding garden (as the snow melts around the house we have ever more area to garden in!)

The first flowers of spring are so bright and full of promise of sunny summer days

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I have to show you my muddy, happy children! Check out his gardener's knees! (Last three photos were taken by my very talented husband who is also having tons of fun with our new camera. We sometimes have to wrestle over who gets to use it.)

Happy weekend to you!

Comments

[Kristin L]

Fun stuff. It looks like you've been as busy as the kids. Enjoy your week end!

[Jean C.]

Yeah, the snow is melting... Spring is coming.... Ready or Not!
Your young man is sure growing! Love the dirt on the knee's... just goes to show your a good mom! You let him be a total kid! That is sooo important!

[Jacqueline]

Loving your FUN creations! Have a lovely merry happy weekend and lots of love to you and yours!

[ShoozieShoes]

Both of you take incredible photos!!

[Petra]

Lovely pictures and as always beautiful things!

[Samantha]

I love the bright fabric on the drawstring bag, it has a very African feel to it. Very nice.

[Tam]

Those pot holders are so chic! I am sure she will adore them!~Loved all of your little sewing projects!Have a relaxing happy weekend~Smiles~Tam!

[bethany]

I always love to see children outside playing and having fun!! You two are such good parents! I'm sure your kids are wonderful!!!

[lucy]

Sounds like a terrific time the kids had outside. I can't wait to garden as soon as it's feasible.

love the goody projejects you made Emily!

[mary smith]

Adorable bags, and isn't it great to see those spring flowers again?

[Melanie]

What lovely black and white makings. I'm sure the pot holders will be appreciated.

Last weekend we did a bit of a blitz on the garden. It felt good to have a big clear up. All part of the Spring cleaning. :-)

[Tonje]

Oh, I'm so happy to see that spring has reached you... that means it won't be long unntil we'll see crocus and other spring flowers popping up here as well... can't wait!

[katie]

my husband worked a lot last week too! so glad you were able to have some time to sew. love all the projects and the pictures of the kids on their bikes. so nice that winter is winding down!

[Karen at sew and sow life]

What a great post, a little smorgasbord of life at your house. So many things going on, but everyone is smiling! Thanks for sharing it with us.

[Jewel]

We thought spring was here but today it is snowing once again. I can't believe 89 and just starting to slow down. I hope I can be that way. Your kids look like they are having such a good time!!!

[Emma]

The fabric in those potholders is delicious Emily and that shot of the crocuses is stunning. The last photos are joyous - very smiley. Emma x