The [first day] was spent cleaning. organising. rearranging. finding.
Neglected and forgotten treasures discovered that had been collected and gathered during days that weren't so bright - put away haphazardly and mindlessly with the notion that someday they would be made into something beautiful.
Found :: snow white organic linen :: vintage denim :: printed cotton fabrics in divine shades of red, black, grey and white :: a black linen shirt ready to be cut up :: thrifted woollen blanket :: preloved hand knitted garments begging to be repurposed :: natural linen :: a little whimsy in the form of vintage suffolk puffs.
A pile of possiblities.
For the rest of the [first day]I will - dream and bathe children, design and cook dinner, draw and sing songs, plan and go for a walk, unfold fabric and tuck my babies into bed, sit quietly and begin to cut into cloth.
On the [second day] I will sew.
Sounds like a wonderful way to start the year! I can relate to the unfolding and discovering, although I have (yet) more wall painting planned for tomorrow.
Posted by: di | January 01, 2009 at 08:32 PM
I wish I could say you've inspired me to do some cleaning. But, alas....
It does sound like a great day though, with all that discovery going on. And creative juices flowing.
Posted by: Narrelle | January 01, 2009 at 10:33 PM
that sounds like an absolutely divine day!
love the fabric
Posted by: candace | January 02, 2009 at 01:18 AM
sigh* i will spent my first day watching my children play, laugh. i will play with them, take pictures of my lovies, bake, and like you try to find the divine in the everyday.
have a wonderful 1st day of 2009 and i wish you joy throughout the entire year!
Posted by: cynthia | January 02, 2009 at 02:07 AM
I cant wait to see what you make out of it all. wonderful.
Posted by: almost famous | January 04, 2009 at 08:02 PM
Oh i love how you write ~ beautiful...
hope all is well :)
Posted by: Tineke van der Eems | January 08, 2009 at 02:54 AM
I sooooo appreciate your comments on my stream! Michelle, I have been thinking about you so much.....I hope you are feeling better!!
I adore your photos & glimpses into your life....you are such an inspiration to me!! You do have a way with words.......love reading your blog!! xo
Posted by: Kelly | January 08, 2009 at 03:06 PM
What a perfectly wonderful pile you have found...such possibilities!
Posted by: theresa/t does wool | January 09, 2009 at 12:23 PM