Saturday, August 11, 2012

my color wheel ~

the colors in my color wheel may not be the same as yours....
they are not bright primary colors ~ in fact I can't even name what color they are sometimes...
so I make up my own ~
like:

"not-quite blue"
"corn bread"
&
"cheddar"


i can't help myself ~ I. am. addicted.



"chimney-pipe"
"birch bark"


can we ever have too much? um.....no.


"fresh egg"
"graveyard dirt"
and
"october sky"






this time of the year especially, when I am in the throes of creative endeavors, preparing for shows and simply just wanting to relax & decorate this old farmhouse...these colors are my therapy.





and of course it's not just fabric that occupies my mind, but trims too...
like this humongous olive-khaki -colored rick-rack from Moda that I had to have.
(what will she do with that, they ask?...no idea, she replies, but I had to have it)
those are folded fat 1/4's the rick-rack is laying on...& those scissors are approx. 4" long, so you can now see just how huge this trim is!!!


I actually do have plans for the trim and the fabric...
~ and oh my, will you ever be surprised!
I have to be good and not 'share' everything with you right now,
but
I promise there are some exciting things on the horizon for all of us!


Blessings from the farm,
Lori
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17 comments:

  1. JaneAugust 11, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    Inspiring as always!! I'm pulling out my fall colors, too.

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  2. Lori from Notforgotten FarmAugust 11, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    always happy to use fall colors...
    they make me feel safe & warm!
    ~L

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  3. Michelle~Sugar House CreationsAugust 11, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    I love the huge rick rack I saw some brown at my LQS and can't wait to get some. I have no idea what I will use it for either. :-)

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  4. deniseAugust 11, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    i love your fabrics! they're beautiful!!!!!!!! denise

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  5. Anon E. MouseAugust 11, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    I especially like the yellow/golden/cheddars. They make things pop a little. Are you picky about seeing the fabric colors in person before buying? Do you ever trust your computer monitor to pick fabric colors?

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  6. PattiAugust 11, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    I'm always excited when I see a new post on your blog.
    Love the colors and your names for them!
    Blessings, Patti

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  7. Pamela@ The Sampler Makers FarmhouseAugust 11, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    One can never have enough fabric!! Wonderful selection~

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  8. ConstanceAugust 12, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    You are funny. Actually I started wool appliquing and gave away all my other fabric so have to start all over. I want to do a courthouse steps now in Cotton. So, "no" there is never enough!

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  9. CaroleAugust 12, 2012 at 3:09 AM

    Love the witchy fabric! Would love to find some like that!!
    The rest of the fabrics are wonderful, too!

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  10. cuckiAugust 12, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    I love your fabric so much..lovely colors xxx

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  11. *Kountry*Porch*Primitives*August 12, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    All so pretty...tempting like a candy bowl....have to add some of your wonderful fabrics from spoonflower to my stash too, thinking about playing with some of my own designs too!! Happy Sunday ~Kriss~

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  12. AnonymousAugust 12, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    I love your colors, never having been much for brights either. Can't wait to see what you're brewing!

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  13. Robin at The Primitive HutchAugust 12, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Such wonderful names on your color wheel!!! Beautiful fabrics too!
    Prim Blessings
    Robin

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  14. HeatherAugust 12, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    I love your names for the colors! They really evoke a mood and feeling-- graveyard dirt! Now that really gives a mood!
    Good luck with all your shows and endeavors! Cant wait to see what you come up with!~

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  15. jodyAugust 12, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    so fun to play! enjoy!

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  16. By Thy Hands TinkeringsAugust 13, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    Love all of these Lori~ and I am going to try your challenge stitch too, just have to get some linen. You should do a home tour!!!

    Tam

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  17. Heidi SteinerAugust 13, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    I'm swooning over your color wheel.....loving your spicy palate.
    Looking forward to seeing what your brew up.
    Heidi

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