TRYING TO KEEP COOL!

 We have been enjoying our summertime 

but also each day we watch the weather

forecast for the next day and try to keep cool. 

 Working in the garden must happen early as

 late it is still too hot and of course their

are abundance of mosquitos.

I went out this morning for just 1 hour.

It was only 84 degrees but the humidity was 75%!

My camera lens kept fogging up when

I took these photos.

Yesterday the temperature reached 100 degrees

here in Missouri so we thank the Lord

for air conditioning!

BEATRIX POTTER HAS A BIRTHDAY JULY 28th!

 

BernideensTeaTime on Etsy

QUEENSLAND FABRIC FOR A TABLECLOTH

 

Some time back I found some vintage

"Queensland" upholstery weight fabric

which makes a wonderful table cloth.

If you sew even a little, a table cloth is

really easy to make.  Most dining room tables

 are about 42" wide and without leaves - 60" long.

You need fabric that is at least 54" wide and

58" is even better.  Each leaf generally adds

about 12" to a table length.  This table only has

one leaf but if your table has more leaves

that is very helpful.

Often upholstery weight fabrics have a beige edge border which I generally reguard as helpful to turn 

under a hem.

I cut strips of fabric for this one

 to make 

a gentle ruffle to go around.

One of my favorite colors of transferware

is the bright green.  There are other greens

 too - both teal and dark green are popular

 to collect.

This tablecloth is now available

on my Etsy page!

OUT IN THE GARDEN TODAY

We had a little rain earlier today.

The zinnias are just starting to bloom

and grow.

And of course - the heat is on in Missouri!

 

JULY MEANS ROSES FOR A THEME

 

With the July heat on I thought it was time

to set the dining room table with an "all 

about roses" theme.  We are in the 90 degree

range now everyday it seems and eager to

stay in where it is cool.  I made a big bouquet

with garden flowers which is always fun.

I have shared this tablecloth before made 

from older damask fabric and also the

center cut work topper which is a favorite with 

me!  Someone made it long ago - but not me.

I got out all my rose type teapot and many

of those in the armoire were Crown Dorsets from England from

 the 1990's era.  The others were

various English brands.

 I have been selling some of my tea things on

Etsy but of course I am not eager to part

with these pieces yet....

It seems like we all have similar and

different favorites and I do love roses.

I certainly understand that not everyone

shares my passion for English china, 

collecting and table setting but then 

I realize some do or  else you probably

 wouldn't even be here.