“Snowman Lane”

Did you have a “border print” skirt or dress? They were popular in the 1950’s.

This is an example pulled from Pinterest—couldn’t find an example of the one I had and loved. My skirt was a similar pattern but a southern river port in the 1850’s–bales of cotton, wagons and horses, steamboats, diverse population and I think a plantation style home in the background. I read any novel or non-fiction book set in the south during this period. Thus, when I was wearing this skirt, I would imagine I was in this scene–that it was real and I had teleported back. I could feel the hot muggy summer air, smell the river and ride the wagon. (My brother would interject at point “We didn’t get off the farm often enough!”) I still see little miniature scenes–in a museum or a watercolor or fabric, and I imagine myself in that time period and that part of the world..

“Snowman Lane” could be a wonderful place to visit!

I don’t really want to be a snow person, but it seems to be such a happy address. Every snow person is smiling and the houses look cozy and warm.

This table runner is all you need to make your entire home festive. It is 41 1/2″ x 17″ and is a pattern by Shabby Fabrics. Cotton, wool felt, woolly flannel, and flannel were used to create this winter scene. It is machine appliquéd with decorative stitching and was custom quilted. It is a Janis masterpiece and is $165.

Somedays you just need to escape –imaginary or real.