Wednesday, August 28, 2013

New Avonlea Inspired Items

This past week I have been busy finishing up some items that put me in mind of "Anne of Green Gables", and the other wonderful Lucy Maud Montgomery books. Lucy Maud Montgomery had a special way of describing people, homes and scenes in her stories. So many times when I think back on one her books I feel that I can almost imagine having been there; the braided rugs on the floor, the large open fire place to read by, a cat curl up on the cushioned seat of a rocking chair,the smell of apples in the orchard or roses in the early summer.

So here is my attempt at adding some "Avonlea charm" to every day life. : )


My mom was so kind as to help me photograph my new tapestry knitting bag . She also inspired me to sew this bag. Years ago mom sewed several knitting bags for knitting shops. The design of this bag is one that my mom and sister Hannah designed.

I named this apron "Diana's Ruffled Apron" as the fabric and design made me think of an apron Diana Barry would have worn in the movie "Anne of Green Gables".


This is one of my favorite apron patterns! It is the Edwardian apron pattern from Sense and Sensibility. I was also really please with the sage green calico with pink roses I found.



A lovely oval pickle dish! I found this in my travels to estate sales and barn sales. I thought it was so pretty I could not resist purchasing it, but then discovered it did not really go with my blue and white themed kitchen.


And last but not least a copy of Tennyson's poems! For those days when you want to walk through the woods reading "The Lady of Shallot". : )

11 comments:

  1. Oh Sarah, everything is so lovely :) I have always enjoyed Anne of Green Gables so the book would be very tempting! Your tapestry bag is stunning as are your aprons - you do such beautiful work. Thank you for sharing with us. Have a wonderful day! Hugs

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  2. Sarah...you have once again brought loveliness into my morning :) Everything looks so beautiful! Thank you so much for inspiring me to begin creating once again :) m.

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  3. I love the knitting bag and the cardigan your mom is wearing! Did she knit it herself and is there an available pattern? Diana's apron is just perfect and I love the blouse too.
    I too have a blue and white kitchen with Nordic Blue Onion English Ironstone and a set of Corelle Provincial Blue for everyday.
    Lovely post,
    Blessings,
    Anne♥

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    1. Hi Anne,

      I love that cardigan too. Mom did not knit the cardigan, it was store bought. I too wish there was a pattern. : ) I love cardigans with collars. My mom just purchased a set of Blue Onion mugs at an antique shop! They are so lovely, and fun to drink tea from.

      -Sarah

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  4. I really, really, really, like that green apron and the tapestry bag is divine! I would love to have a knitting bag like that.

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  5. Love your new pink dish! Your aprons and knitting bag are lovely. And that copy of Tennyson is stunning! Pure Anne!

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  6. Thank you all for your sweet comments! : )

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  7. Wow! What eye candy! LOVE the bag! Do you plan to use it to hold knitting? I can imagine this bag with all kinds of uses!
    Gina

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    1. Thank you Gina! Yes, it is meant to hold knitting or any other handiwork project. : )

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  8. Your blog is so beautiful & inspiring. I should be knitting really but have just found you & could not put the laptop down.
    Your cat is beautiful, we are getting a kitten on Sunday.
    Is it alright to put you on my side bar.
    Fondly Michelle

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    1. Thank you Michelle! : ) Congratulations on your new kitten, that should make for a fun weekend. Thank you for your offer to add my blog to your side bar, yes, please do.

      May you have a blessed day!

      -Sarah

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