I can't believe that we are mid-way through the August already! Here at Stonemountain & Daughter Fabrics we are immersed in the Sewing Summer of Love Challenge, a "Sew-In" for our community of sewists that celebrates the 50 year anniversary of the 1967 Summer of Love. Be sure to check out the
Stonemountain blog for details of the challenge and create something indicative of what this period in our history means to you.
Summer is a time for all manner of activity, including sewing of course. But typically, many of us plan our vacations for the summer months to get the most of out of beautiful scenery, delicious fresh food and good weather. If we have children, school is on a break so we play catch-up with activities that involve our kids. If we're empty nesters (like
Laurel) or working couples (like me) or just friends and family, we spend our vacation hours taking in all that nature and life has to offer.
Some of us like to "go"....
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| Laurel's Drive trip to Colorado and New Mexico |
And some of us find beauty right near home...
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| California Coastline by Devil's Slide! |
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| Pigeon Point Lighthouse - well worth the trip! |
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| Sunset by Davenport |
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Out with the hubby for a
wonderful midweek day hike! |
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Beautiful Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Conservatory of Flowers lit up for the
Summer of Love! |
The important thing is to be with the people you love, the people that build you up, the people who inspire you. The Summer of Love was all about you being you and expressing yourself in your unique style. It's about coming together, and that's why our sewing community is so important. We share our creativity and inspire others to let their uniqueness unfold and shine.
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Having fun summer fun in Berkeley
at the BAMPFA Summer of Love Exhibit! |
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The Steinberg Family on a visit to the
new Gondola at Oakland's Zoo! |
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May Peace Prevail! Loved the Summer of Love
exhibit at the DeYoung Museum!
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| So much fun seeing this great show on Janis and her music! |
Summer of Love might also mean loving and celebrating your surroundings...your home, your work environment. We are constantly getting in new fabrics and working on ways to keep our inventory fresh and appealing. We arrange and rearrange fabrics so that our customers can find the latest arrivals and still enjoy perusing our tried and true staples. The love of beautiful fabric is what we sewists have in common, whether you make quilts, crafts or garments.
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| Not too early to grab some woolens for Fall |
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| "Dream" fabric to sew - Ikat |
Laurel took a hiatus from sewing for me this summer to tear down her studio and redecorate. Not everyone has a whole room to devote to their sewing and creating, but making that workspace "You", regardless of it's size, is important for a great sewing experience. Do add touches to the decor that make you feel positive and promote creativity and imagination. Remember, it is your "Sanctuary".
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New home for Laurel's stash and new floors (no more pins in the carpet)
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Not everyone played hookie from the sewing machine... I love that our Stonemountain staff also loves to sew. (That's why they are so on-target with customer service - they know fabric!) For me, everyday is a treat to come to work and see new dresses, skirts, pants and tops gracing the women who work with me. For some inspiring ideas on your next project inspired by the Summer of Love, check out our special page on our website!
We hope that you are enjoying your Summer of Love and of course, participating in the sewing challenge. Send us photos of your creations or better yet, bring them in to share with us all. We love that our store is a hub of creative energy, laughter and inspiration. And by all means, take a Vacation or a Staycation or just a day to take in the beauty of nature, starry skies and warm sunny days. Before you can say "Summer", it will be Fall.
Peace out, and don't neglect the child in you...she keeps you grounded and real.
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| Yep that's me in 1969 :) |
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| The DeYoung exhibit |
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Great Summer of Love exhibit at
the Marin County Fair |
Love and Peace always,
SuZan
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