some new antique buttons to add to my collection

While I was in Delaware on vacation I had the opportunity to explore a couple antique shops... and as I am always on the look out for interesting old buttons...

 Green/gray plastic flowers

 

Rhinestone and plastic, very classy!

Very pretty green, the color swirls in the plastic and they look like very yummy hard candies!

 A pack of old Holly Hobby buttons! A real blast from the past and brought back lots of memories.

Knitting project #2 completed

I am affectionately calling this my 'vacation' scarf. 

I had plenty of time on the 2 day drive to and from Chicago to Lower 'Slower' Delaware to work on my knitting projects. 

I have finished this second lavender scarf and even had time to start on another one! I am having fun playing around with the yarns that I have been given. Not having any yarn experience. I am continually surprised by the different characteristics. 

 My mom modeling the scarf in 90 degree weather!!

I am making the most of this opportunity to play with knitting, still have not made up my mind as to whether or not I will just play for now or if I will keep up with the knitting after I am healed and back to normal life... we shall just have to see what happens!

In the meantime, I think that I am mobile enough to try a venture into the sewing room and finish up with the Amy Butler handbags that have been patiently waiting to be finished. :)

Some Sewing Inspirations

The healing of my broken leg is taking a tremendous amount of patience... Luckily for me, I have plenty of things to try and keep me busy. Magazines have been a part of my distraction.

As I peruse the latest fashion magazines I have been picking and choosing items that I like and that inspire me. I plan on having plenty of inspiration to move me once i get back into my sewing room!

Here are some of my favorites!

And finally a shot of the progress on my latest knitting project... just about half way done :)