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bluebirds

October 31, 2011

These little baby slippers were made on the weekend, finally utilising an old piece of hand-appliqued cotton I'd been hoarding for a long time. I think in the end it is better to use these fabric pieces, rather than keep them safe in a box. Letting them fly out into the world.

Also on the weekend we held a potluck lunch, walked on the beach (Arlo was given a metal detector and we finally found batteries for it), saw this film and I finished reading this book, which I found incredibly beautiful. Hope your weekend was a good one too.

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19 responses to “bluebirds”

Margaret Oomen

October 31, 2011

i think i may look for that book to read soon

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Léontine

October 31, 2011

Very nice, so cute ! Have a nice week. Léontine

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louana

October 31, 2011

I struggle with that concept, I tend to save nice fabric instead of using it, must get on to that 🙂 I’ve always wanted a metal detector so I’m a tad jealous about Arlo’s one – hope he has fun!

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Nichole

October 31, 2011

Those are so sweet! What a great use of the fabric!

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Dag

October 31, 2011

love the booties!! and i so agree that it is a good thing to use something that one has been hoarding for a long time! when the time is right and you find just THE perfect purpose, that is such a good thing – and i know how that feels!
happy sunday!

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Nicole

October 31, 2011

I’ve got that book on my list of must-read. Glad to hear that you enjoyed it.

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essie

October 31, 2011

oooh, i LOVE those little shoes. they would be perfect for our little boy who is due in january covets

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jenni

October 31, 2011

hubby has a metal detector too…and we have had great fun…digging up old coins…it seems that we are having the same..cloudy summer weather….missing the sun..here in the Cape..

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Tallulah Maggs

October 31, 2011

Such sweet booties!

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Kylie

October 31, 2011

They are so gorgeous! I can’t wait to get to Julian Barnes’ book… it’s in the book pile waiting for me to finish my current one! Kx

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kate

October 31, 2011

I’m just nearing the end of the Barnes, savouring the last pages. it’s lovely. metal detecting is great fun and it’s funny how the excitement of the beeping and digging outweighs the expectation of finding hoards of gold…

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Denise | Chez Danisse

November 1, 2011

Oh, those slippers are so beautiful.

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wendy

November 1, 2011

Oh those booties are so beautiful, what a great way to use up something pretty.

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Emily

November 1, 2011

though wee shoes make me so happy! as does the ocean…

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Lindsay Jewell

November 1, 2011

Those are beautiful little shoes. I think you’re right about hoarding vs. letting them fly. I have to remind myself of that sometimes.

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November 1, 2011

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christina

November 2, 2011

i have put that book on my list. ; ) and such cute shoes. wink. ; )
xo

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Polly

November 2, 2011

Lovely little shoes! I think you’re right it’s far better to use things than keep them tucked away in a safe place forever, though it’s sometimes hard to do!

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Kim Strand

November 3, 2011

Just love these sweet baby booties. Are you selling them? I’m expecting my first grandbaby and would buy them in a flash. If by chance they are for sale please consider them sold. Just let me know.

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