It is so cold here this morning! It’s now 9 am and I’ve been up for 3 hours – Don has been up even longer – and the house is still cold. Trying to stay positive, but cripes!
It’s sunny in that way it is on very cold days. This particular weather pattern is going to be here for at least 5 days. If we start going crazy here, I’ll be sure to let you know.
I finished the puzzle yesterday afternoon. I LOVE this illustration, which is straight out of my favorite era. The title of the illustration is “Swan Cottage.”
Can I live there, please?
Had to pause to warm up my hands.
Okay. What else? I played with dolls.
This outfit arrived in the mail a few days ago, all the way from China. This incredible seamstress goes by Quilizio on Instagram. Over the course of the past few months, I’ve studied her hip and contemporary designs. I really love them. But as sometimes happens, I couldn’t find a place to purchase them. So I contacted her through a Direct Message. She couldn’t be nicer. I ordered the outfit below.
The jacket has a hood. I cannot tell you how exquisite her stitching is! There are tiny white buttons that actually work, strings coming from the hood, and the white blouse has a beautiful button closure on the back. She made the leggings as well. Also: the boots. You can’t see them well here, but here’s a better picture:
She even scuffs them up!
She’s pretty darned amazing. I can’t conceive of doing this tiny work and doing it so beautifully.
And, just because she’s so pretty, here’s a closeup of Imogen.
Still cold. I’m going to go make some hot oatmeal in a minute.
Happy Saturday from Ice Station Zebra.
Stay safe.
