Frontier Dreams: This supposed superpower of mine

Thursday, April 5, 2012

This supposed superpower of mine

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I had these plans to post about what our Lent was like - this is our first time, you know. Now here we are pretty much at Good Friday and I never said a word. My children and I have been on a journey of sorts these past few months, waking up to the beauty of this world around us. There is so much I would love to say and speak my heart about but I know that now is not the time. Not when my thoughts are not fully here but rather on last minute projects waiting for me, knowing how easily I get distracted from them. No, not just yet. I need to be fully immersed in a post like that.

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What is it with me and sewing?! (Like I said, easily distracted!) It takes me a week to finish one dress. I could knit a dress in that same amount of time. I enjoy sewing, but I have to admit that I find it tedious if I do too much at a time. I need to walk away. Today as I sat at my sewing machine with my head down feeling defeated by another silly mistake (my seam ripper and have become very acquainted these past few days), K walked in with her bright eyes. She looked at my project and smiled saying, " Mama, I love that you know how to make clothes". The way she said it, with such admiration and enthusiasm in her voice - it was as if making clothing was a superpower. I feel rejuvenated after that and I will not allow myself to let her down. Time to get these dresses done!

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p.s - Thought you might like to see the adorable projects K made in school for Easter. Can you ever really get enough of Waldorf crafts?! Her watercolor egg painting (like last year) and an egg and chick she felted. I really like the colors she chose for her egg. She made another spring basket, too but I didn't get a chance to photograph that yet. We'll be using it Sunday so maybe then. We haven't started Easter crafting at home just yet - we are waiting to celebrate the full Easter season, but believe me my girls are chomping at the bit to get started!

p.p.s - Have you seen the beautiful bee and honeycomb set from Armadillo Dreams? Well, if you have been admiring it (as I have) then please go check out their facebook page here before April 8th. They are giving one of these sets away!

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boatbaby2 85p · 677 weeks ago

Oh I have that chicken fabric too. I was planning little reversible pants with them. I have a brand new machine and it's still in the box because of my crazy work schedule. :( I can't wait to see your finished dress! Looks very sweet!

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Whitney · 677 weeks ago

Such beautiful photos, and it must feel great to be getting out and into nature, I can't wait to be doing more of that myself. :)

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angie · 677 weeks ago

Love the little glimpse of your dress! I go back and forth w/ knitting/sewing/felting...who knows what else catches my fancy. I LOVE your superpower!

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Michaelanne · 677 weeks ago

Beautiful post! I love your little girl's face as she is staring at the glow of the candles! Can't wait to see your finished dress:)

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beccathorn7 58p · 677 weeks ago

What a beautiful thing she said to her Mama. Love her crafts, just beautiful!

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Cheryl · 677 weeks ago

Making clothes IS a superpower! Not all of us can do it! :)

Our copy of Hand in Hand arrived today - I love the felted stars!

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Alice · 677 weeks ago

What sweet words from your daughter. : ) I love K's felted chick and egg so much! Wishing you and your lovely family a blessed Easter.

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Bella · 677 weeks ago

I love looking at your photos, they are so sweet. The fabric on the dress is really pretty. I hope you are going to post photos of the finished pieces. :) I love how encouraging our children can be when we are feeling down or frustrated, its such a beautiful thing.
I do have one question for you, how did you go about teaching your daughter to needle felt or is it wet felted? My daughter will be nine in May and wants a kit for her birthday but I am not sure how to teach her and have heard the needle is very sharp. Her chick came out so cute! :)

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nadjamagdalena 51p · 677 weeks ago

Nicole, I wish you a beautiful Easter! Your sewing is wonderful!
Between viewing your photos and viewing Ginny's, I feel so completely inept! And the fact that you could knit a dress in a week is just awesome. What do you do, knit in your sleep? You just blow me away, girl!

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CrunchyCatholicMomma · 677 weeks ago

Today is the first chance I have had this week to stop and do anything on the computer. First stop...you! I have been so occupied by farm chores all week but it is always nice to stop and see what you are up to. Love that fabric, mine is sitting on my cutting table reminding me that I never got to it. A most blessed Easter to you and your babies. Love u

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heirloomseasons 43p · 677 weeks ago

Oh I never thought of it as a super power, though I do know it is very appreciated by my girls. Now I feel kind of special.
Goodness I am just so in love with this dress! I think making a dress in one week is a good accomplishment. It often takes me that long, I don't always get to sew everyday.
Of course I am having sudden ridiculous thoughts of making the girls easter dresses tomorrow... I probably won't though, I started a small hand sewing project to try to stop myself from attempting anything too crazy.
I look forward to that post when you are ready to write it.
I hope you have a beautiful weekend!
So much love to you!
Renee <3

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Sheila · 677 weeks ago

Hi Nicole, Thanks so much for posting these beautiful photos and thoughts about your family's first Lenten journey. The pictures really say it all, especially your little girl's expression gazing at the Lenten spirals. I would love it if you would consider sharing your post at our Celebrating Lent Link-Up, so that a few people who may not know your blog can see what you've written. http://exploreandexpress-sheila.blogspot.com/2012...

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Lucy · 677 weeks ago

Goodness, I couldn't have said it better, though I did try explaining to my husband today how sewing is not nearly as intuitive for me as knitting. I was attaching a collar to pj's for my daughter, and I just about had a fit. I'm seriously considering jettisoning my sewing machine and doing everything by hand. How much of a hurry am I in, anyway?

Blessed Pascha to you and yours. We celebrate next week with the Orthodox church (we use the old calendar).

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Storyteller · 677 weeks ago

I'm glad to see that Sheila invited you to join our Lenten link-up. I *think* you are the first to post photos of a Lenten spiral there. I'm entirely new to your blog, so don't know the significance to this being your first year observing Lent, but it looks and sounds as if it has been beautiful and special for your family. I agree with Sheila that the photos are wonderful, and I'm just amazed at your daughter's felted chick. Not just amazed but inspired - if she can do it, so can I! I intend to try. Thanks again.

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Meaghan · 677 weeks ago

I love your photos. I am new to Waldorf and have been enjoying visiting different blogs to learn from. Thank you for sharing.

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Sara · 677 weeks ago

But it really IS a super power! My seam-ripper and I are on a first name basis, too. ;) Wishing you a glorious spring.

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