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:

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 🙁


(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.