Oh! My Goodness! There is only one word to describe the weather today: DREICH (an old Scots word pronounced ‘dreek’). The Urban Dictionary defines dreich as follows:
The Dreich view from my kitchen window
No need to consider which four of the adjectives apply today – all six are ticked! We can assume there has been a sunrise and a sunset but really the tone of grey seems to have barely changed all day.
It’s no surprise that weather can affect our moods and productivity. I’ve struggled to keep my to-do list moving and despite my efforts have very few items crossed off 🙁
Nevermind! One item on my to-do list was preparation for the Chocolatier BOM class next Tuesday. Wow! The Kona colours Viv has chosen – white, carrot and flame – certainly stand out against the grey of today! It’s taken me ages to make up the Rosebud block and write the class notes but it’s been a pleasure using these colours. The second block, called ‘Arbor Window’ will have to be completed on another day but really doesn’t need notes.
(It’s hard to imagine all those squares joined together will shrink down to make a block just 6½” square!)
Another bright spot on this dreich day was the arrival of a parcel from Creative Grids. I used some money gifted me at Christmas to purchase a 12½” x 6½” non-slip ruler (I think this will be a handy addition to my collection and much easier to transport to workshops than my 24½” long ruler) and a ‘SewSlip’ sheet for putting on the bed of my machine when I’m free motion quilting. Along with the seam roller (by Violetcraft) given me by my DH I think Christmas has furnished my sewing room with some great new tools 🙂
So, a day of contrasts: The dreich weather and the sluggish to-do list alongside the bright fabrics and the parcel of post-Christmas treats.
Hoping the sun will break through the clouds tomorrow… and there’ll be time for some more sewing too.
Linking with Connie for Linky Tuesday – there are some beautiful and inspiring projects linked already 🙂
Allison
I know what you mean about the dreich weather. Here in Montana, it seems to be one dreich day after another. Thank goodness for bright colors that brighten up the days. Speaking of… I love those colors! Wow what a cheerful impact they have!!
Thanks Bella! Here’s hoping we both get to see some sunshine very soon.
Brrrr! Stay warm!
Yes! Definitely a day for snuggling under a quilt!
Wonderful new items for your quilting, that is one of my favorite rulers.