Scooter rides, ice-cream and fabric

Yesterday was Max's twelfth birthday.  In the morning we took a scooter ride to get ice-cream at the local Trampoline.

We take the backstreets, as these four tearing along on their scooters can be a little intimidating to a tentative octogenarian out buying groceries.  (When we get to the shopping strip they have to go at a walking pace in a straight line.)

While the children sit outside the store eating their ice-creams, I duck next door to a conveniently located fabric store.  

Last time I visited this fabric treasure trove the owner said as I walked in the door, "I knew I'd see you today."  "What do you mean?"  "I just knew this morning that I was going to see you today."  This was somewhat curious because it had been several months since I'd last visited, and even I didn't know I was going to visit until I walked past the door and went in on impulse.  I love this sort of stuff.  A conversation involving ghost sightings and intuitive friends ensued.  Intriguing.

Happily this time they had a recent shipment of beautiful Italian cotton shirtings - my favourite kind of fabric.  This is what I came away with.

Shirtdress number two is already cut out and ready to be sewn.

Comments

[Amellia Grosser]

What lovely looking children you have!

Your red fabric looks fabulous. Looking forward to seeing your next dress.

Amellia

[Alice]

I bet people are impressed by your four riding in a line - I hope they are arranged by height by the time you get to the shopping strip:)

I had a similar experience when I walked into the stationary shop across the street from my daughter's school. The owner told me "I dreamt about you last night" which was very strange as I don't go in there very often. She went on to tell me how my dog had put her paws up on the counter - which she doesn't do. Turns out this lady needed a dog trainer and I sent her along to mine - strange but useful coincidences.

Love the shirting!

[Suz]

I love 'conveniently located' fabric stores! And I also love stripes.

[Amelia]

I can't quite believe that Adelaide is big enough to be scootering to the shops. I always think of her a little thing! Happy birthday to Max, my oldest turned 12 recently too. A.