rendered speechless

Not the first time this is happening... whenever I take a break it's difficult to write again, write that first posting, reply to mails that were written ages ago and maybe long forgotten.

Old Scarlett just kept thinking of tomorrow and indulged herself in living a good life, perfecting her baking skills, sewing simple things like cushion pillows, coasters or the occasional night gown, not bothering to blog about anything...

The fact that I damaged the hard disc I use for storing my photos when attempting to unplug our fridge (but instead pulling the plug of everything that was on or beneath my desk) two days before our move did contribute to not blogging for some time. But at some point a new disc was bought and uploading photos wasn't a problem anymore... also I managed to find enough time to craft with Dagny being around all day (kindergarten ended in March and school won't begin until late August)... so there would have been something crafty to talk about, yet blogging seemed far, far away.

I guess I really enjoyed having left our old, way too cluttered apartment that never felt like ours, getting an actual home instead.

Anyway, now that I want to write again it appears not to be so easy. I think it has to do with the fact that I don't feel blogging really is essential (to me). Not as needless as Twittering maybe but life can be pretty good without both. (You may blame my age, because when e-mails were new and I was still young younger I wasn't as sceptical.)
However, I don't think I will give up blogging soon because I like being connected to you, so I will publish this posting, no matter how little interesting it might be.

...............

Or I could keep writing and show you one of my simple sewings I did recently, so this would actually turn into a posting about making something (beside butter rolls)...

So here is a simple nightgown I made for Dagny. A short sleeved smock out of checkered and dotted double gauze, Burda pattern from 2005. A few modifications like no frills at the hem and sleeves, overall more simple looking. Nothing original and I even have made it before, but Dagny wanted a new one, just like the one she had. And again two different fabrics had to be used because those one meter pieces we have stocked in abundance just don't do it anymore.

The above photo was cropped in order to not show too much of my dear girl. As much as I, as the proud mother that I am, would love to post pictures of her, I usually make her move around to take photos with her face half hidden or from behind.

Explaining the move around, please to her, she suggested this and stayed like it for a few minutes...

Also pictured the new cushions (linen on the back, pillowcase style), by the way. Rather flat ones to sit on. The chairs were some of the very first pieces of furniture we got about nine years ago. Holding up well and quite alright for our tatami room here. What we could use now would be a little table... oh, the pleasure to make yourself a cozy home :)

I will go to bed now.
Take good care of yourself.

Comments

[Whistlepea]

Glad to have you back! Dagny is too cute.

[Collette]

I love the last photo! It's nice to have you back.

[sooz]

Welcome back Alex! I missed you :-)

[suzy]

Welcome back! I love those cushion covers. And the tatami reminds me of the washitsu in our old Tokyo apartment. I love the smell of tatami. We had a kotatsu in there, and would sandwich a big quilt in the frame and sit under it in winter eating mikan - perfect.

[futuregirl]

That photo of Dagny is hilarious! What a funny, sweet girl she is! I'm so happy that you're so happy in your new home!

[Peanut]

Cute nighty. I especially like the over-the-head pose :)

Welcome back.

[Liz]

I have those same chairs and I love them. Lots of folks here in the US give me odd looks when I get them out.

[Jessica]

Looks nice! Love that nightgown-over-head pose.

[Potiron]

I'm so happy you did decide to post. I miss your pictures and your creations!!! but in no means are you obliged to write constantly in your blog.!!!

I'm happy you feel good in your new home. That's what home is supposed to feel like. If you don't feel right in your home, where will you be?

Take care of yourself, and your new home, and Dagny of course... (and hubby)

[monica]

there's nothing like filling your head of possibilities like a new home...

[nicole]

I know what you mean about blogging. I often think about how much time the internet takes away from doing "real" things. I would miss reading blogs, Ravelry, the connection with the people who read my blog, so I stay plugged in. But I do toy with the idea of letting the virtual world go...

That said, I'm very happy that you are back. I love reading moonstitches. Love the silly Dagny poses and the glimpse into your tatami room (my dream!)

[Jurga]

I miss your posts :)
Great nightgown, so simple and so beautiful :)

[UK lass in US]

Welcome back!

Oh, don't tell me that there will be a day when 1 metre will not be enough. I still remember making my daughter a shirt out of a fat quarter.

What a sweet nightie.

[tiennie]

What a cute nightgown. She is a funny girl! :)

[Lee]

What a lovely surprise to find you home when I visited today. Always good to have a break, time out to recharge, do as you please.
And having precious time with your child is always a first.

I've missed you.

[Butzeballchen]

Glad to hear from you! That nightgown is adorable (and the little liebchen in it)!

[ConstanceV]

Love the pictures and it's so good to see you're back! Re-welcome ;-)

[Rebecca]

It's always lovely to find one of your posts and I am glad to read that are so settled in your new home. The nightgown and the cushions are all perfect.

[Oshun]

Welcome back. Your little girl has really grown tall recently! I don't know but there is something in double gauze fabrics that make them so appropriate for nightwear (the softness factor surely)

[gudrun]

Hi...just wanted to say thanks for stopping by my blog....I've enjoyed looking around yours! Love the nightgown and the simple chairs on the floor!!

[Claudia]

Hallo....I love your blog, and all the beautiful things you create for your home and your family...after seeing your picture here, I almost fainted: someone who knows how to bake "Butter-Hoernchen"!!! I am also German (now living in the US), and still miss the taste and smell of them. Would you mind sharing the recipe with me? That would be so great...nothing like a Sonntag Morgen with Coffee & hoernchen :-) Greetings to Japan...