Childhood...

Please send help ! ! ! How on earth did my sewing room get into this state of chaos that I see before me????
All I did was decide to re-organize my stash, shop for fabric (twice), begin cutting up scraps into strips and squares, and start 3 new quilts.

Now I feel like the little dutch girl who stuck her finger in the dyke to try and stop the leak..LOL.
On a positive note, Wisconsin has delivered us a lovely autumn type day this morning. In the mid 60's now, heading into the mid 70's later today. Soooooooooooo if I'm as bright as you would think I am, I'd better get with "the program" and finish at least ONE of the things I've set in motion this week.

For your viewing pleasure, I offer a look back..probably you aren't old enough to have worn the brown cotton stocking with your school dress, but I did. And hated every minute of it. They were about thigh high and held up by a garter belt, which was like trying to get inside a pretzel. But the stocking were the "norm" in the mid 40's, brown for everyday, and a special white pair for Sunday and special occasions. Maybe I'll treat you to a pic of ME wearing them..LOL. The sweet child pictured here graced the cover of a Woman's Day, dated 1942, and cost 2 cents.
I found it on ebay, and couldn't resist. I love everything about her, including the brown stockings. Happy childhood memory of your own today...*S*