Making Swimsuits

Frances over at Left-Handed Housewife brought up THE subject: the swimsuit. I thought about swimsuits yesterday and all day when my mind bobbed back to it, I wondered if I could sew myself a snazzy swimsuit. I plan on floating around in Birdie and Bug's neighborhood pool this summer, and I need a nice, substantial, BRIGHT, swim DRESS to hold me together while I play. Why can't someone design a suit that does its job and looks happy? It really is a shame that I can't draw to my satisfaction, but I came up with a few ideas. If YOU can draw some cute swimsuits, will you email the pictures to me? I'll send a summer box to the favorite design. Try it! Send the photos to pompomclwn@aol.com.
My mother made me a bikini out of blue calico fabric when I was a senior in high school. I really appreciated her helping me out with the swimsuit conundrum. It was cute and it covered well on both top and bottom. I can't wait to see if any of you can design a good suit. Think of the possibilities! Lots of spandex underneath to provide tight security and some flowery ruffles and feminine necklines? Skirts?

This morning, I tromped through the dew with my camera. My darling neighbor was out in her pajamas, too. She's a teacher and we're both doing the countdown dance and longing for our homey summers. Look at her blooms!

She gave me a stem and I shall take it to school today. The kids will love it, I know. I took one to school another year and they were fascinated.

I hope you have a smooth, relaxed, soulful day today. I hope you see some people who pay attention to your goodness and I hope you look forward to a swimsuit summer filled with splashes and sun dried warmth. Delicious.