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mist and cloud

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So much rain! There's water pouring down the hill and flooding the streets.  It is a good day to be inside with the fire going, though. I spent a bit of time today making this cushion cover for a friend. The front is thick wool jersey fabric in a charcoal colour and the back is cotton lawn. I found the piece of crochet at the recycling centre and washed it till it was clean and cream again. Small projects like these are pretty satisfying, especially when I can showcase a little item from the past that had been neglected.

Also, the new Arcade Fire album arrived in the mail this week and it's so great- very Springsteen-esque (if that's a term?) and I love the lyrics and themes running through the songs, too. Is it just me, or is Canada a treasure-trove of good bands?

Wishing you a very happy weekend.

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  1. Denise | Chez Danisse Avatar
    Denise | Chez Danisse

    You are a good friend. How do you get your items such as this crochet piece white again? Any ideas beyond hot water and laundry soap?

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  2. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    hi denise- i’m sorry that i don’t know any good tricks! i usually soak items like this in warm water with a little washing powder added and scrub with soap if needed. also, after they’ve been through the washing machine, hanging them on the washing line in full sun for a couple of days always helps!

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  3. Margaret Oomen Avatar
    Margaret Oomen

    i use lemon juice soaks and sun drying
    and yes Melissa Canadian musicians rock!!!

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  4. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    What I do is probably nothing new either – soak in napi san!
    Loving that liberty lawn again!!

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  5. char Avatar
    char

    Not FROM here, but live here in Canada…and I can agree with you on the Treasure Trove of Artists that Canada produces…(Musicians,actors…etc)
    I love your lanscape surrounding you…
    I haven’t been by in a while.
    Good to be back.
    x
    Char

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  6. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    🙂 Canadian everything rocks.
    Sarah from Canada.

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  7. by night Avatar
    by night

    All the way from Belgium – but lived a year in Canada – these people are addictive. You’re so right 😉 I ordered Arcade Fire earlier this week & can’t wait to get it!!

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  8. Sarah S Avatar
    Sarah S

    I’ve always enjoyed the Barenaked Ladies – good, fun Canadian music.

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  9. Ingrid Avatar
    Ingrid

    Hmm, here in Holland..the sun is a bit shining but maybe it starts to rain in the midday.

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  10. connie Avatar
    connie

    Love the pillow. And yes, I am seriously loving the new Arcade fire CD.

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  11. Sherrieg Avatar
    Sherrieg

    I can’t wait to get the new album! Yup, we are a fantastically talented country. 🙂

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  12. Nancy Cook Avatar
    Nancy Cook

    so pretty. since you first made some zip purses with the charcoal and crochet/lace pieces it has been on my mind to make some cushions for our house like yours. i have some jersey and a pretty crochet piece i found while straightening the linen closet today. also discovered some barkcloth in there there that i need to dream up something for.
    that is neat that keira has the same doll. we received it as a gift from her aunt sue and she really bonded with the doll.
    enjoy your weekend.

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  13. Lesley Avatar
    Lesley

    I have had good luck soaking in OxyClean powder and hot water (cleans old china really well too).
    Canada is a land of subtle people in stark and awe-inspiring surroundings – makes contemplation a necessity!

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  14. Lovely World Avatar
    Lovely World

    Pretty pillow. And you can send some of that rain this way. It is so dry here in Massachusetts. Hoping for some rain this evening.

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  15. jenny Avatar
    jenny

    we’re crossing fingers here for no floods today in the bay of plenty… but it is lovely to be a family, together, inside, warm with a fire.

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  16. Denise | Chez Danisse Avatar
    Denise | Chez Danisse

    Thanks for sharing your methods. Too bad I no longer have a clothesline. Ho hum…

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  17. Denise | Chez Danisse Avatar
    Denise | Chez Danisse

    Lemon juice is a good idea. Thanks.

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    Denise | Chez Danisse

    NapiSan must be Australian. I have not seen it here, but I’ll keep looking. Thanks.

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    Denise | Chez Danisse

    I’ll give OxyClean a try. China too? Interesting. Thanks.

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  20. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    How exciting, all this Canada love! Of course, I’m in TOTAL agreement! Love the new Arcade Fire too.
    (Nicole in Ottawa)

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  21. Alison Gibbs Avatar
    Alison Gibbs

    Love seeing the mist on the mountain.
    Alison

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  22. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    I’ve been peekign in on your blog for a while. I’m so inspired by your designs. Thanks for sharing with us!

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  23. rachelle Avatar
    rachelle

    Hey Melissa, I found a thrifted red linen cushion for $4 and had the same idea, to sew on a doiley. So effective. Love all your designs. The dark cloth looks really good behind the stark white. Its always good here.

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  24. lauren Avatar
    lauren

    oh dolly,
    these are some rather fancy snapshots!
    i enjoy gazing lovingly upon them!
    thanks for sharing!
    your blog is splendid! x x

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  25. Dwan Evans Avatar
    Dwan Evans

    After reading this post, I mentioned to my husband about the new Arcade Fire coming out. Thanks for the reminder. He showed up at home last night with the album. I’ve only had one listen through, but I think I’m going to like it. My husband is a proud Texas man and he wanted me to mention that Win Butler and his brother are from the Houston, Texas area. So, Texas gets partial credit for the talent that is now in Canada. LOL

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  26. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    hi dwan- thanks for writing that- i didnt know that the singer was originally from texas. 🙂

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  27. jenny Avatar
    jenny

    It’s raining lots here in Alaska these days, too. Just had to pipe in and show my Arcade Fire/Canadian artist love too! I also LOVE the themes. It’s their best yet, in my humble opinion 🙂 And ditto the above comment. Canada and Texas are definitely hot spot for great music these days. Love your blog!

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  28. Aria S Avatar
    Aria S

    I like the cushion.
    From,
    Aria (at school!)

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  29. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    dear aria,
    thank you for your comments on my blog. im glad you liked the photos! see you tomorrow. x

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