House dress wishfulness

 I sometimes struggle with the demarcation of boundaries when it comes to setting aside time to be creative make things. All too often I will sit down at the sewing machine and get distracted by the thoughts of household tasks that really need doing. I have been looking for a pattern for an overall or house dress for a while now as a way of protecting my clothes of course, but also as a kind of crafting 'uniform' - an indication to myself, if no one else, that I am 'at work' and not to be disturbed.   I found this wonderful vintage french house dress in a vintage fair today. I love the faded paisley print and the simple but elegant shape. Unfortunately it is far too small for me! I am wondering how easy it would be to cut a pattern from... watch this space!

 

Ferns unfurling in Whinlatter forest park in Cumbria. I love the way they emerge from the detritus of last year's growth like tentacles or feelers. My nearly-two year old was calling them 'dragons' and I can see what he means. They seem to be more bristle and scale than plant.

Rainy mornings in the spring time. You can almost see things growing. You can't beat the smell of the rain at times like these!