The Trilliums Are Blooming !

Well Into Spring!

So things are a little different everywhere these days and certainly have been for weeks now. I trust this finds each of you healthy and sane. I have been able to finish several crafting projects and have read a few books, which is always gratifying. My days begin with a walk around our neighbourhood, which is a habit that had ebbed a bit this Winter. I have rediscovered how truly wonderfully invigorating and mind clearing it is, a great way to begin any day. Take care of yourself and loved ones, remember the importance of being kind and generous. Be well and enjoy this continually changing journey we are all on. ox

Images:
Our Tiberius several days ago enjoying the morning sun.
A shawl I knit as a gift for a friend who generously sent me the yarn as a surprise.
A completed quilt front, part of a quilt that is a gift for my sweetheart (a long overdue project).

A Morning Hike

Happy Spring!

Went for a morning hike today. 

Finally checked out a different trail nearby. 

Beautiful view from a lookout about a 1.5 km (25 minute) hike in from the road.

Find more images here.

Hope all is well in your corner of the planet.

Take care and enjoy the journey.

"Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change." 

— Brené Brown

A Turtle And So Many Blooms!

Such a beautiful time of year.
Amazing colours, fragrances, sights and sounds.
The gardens and wooded areas are full of wonder.
A turtle has laid her eggs in the backyard.
The Lightning Bugs have been on display in the evenings in the backyard woods, so spectacular.
The dragonflies have arrived, thankfully, since the mosquitoes are fierce again this year.
Wishing each of you curiosity, wonder and time to enjoy this journey. ox

Spring

Where does the time go these days?!
Spring has finally arrived and the plant life is obviously overjoyed with the prime growing conditions. So much leaf growth and blooms, a beautiful time of year. Tiberius is so loving spending time out in the screened porch. We noticed hummingbirds at the feeders last Tuesday and everyday since, they are so entertaining.
Hope all is well in your corner of the planet.
Be back soon, hopefully.
Enjoy the journey.

Gorgeous Blooms and Happy, June!!!

From top to bottom: Solomon's Seal, Bleeding Heart and the first Poppy bloom of the season.
Enjoy the journey.

Spring is a Wonderful Season

An image of a completed melmade quilt, along with a couple of photos taken during a walk in the woods earlier in the month, and a bloom from the garden. More soon! Enjoy the journey. xo

The Poppies Are Blooming

Spring time blooms.
The poppies have provided much joy and beauty.
Enjoy the journey. xo

Triangles And Tulip

Tulip in full bloom.
The triangles quilt was well received!
Hope all is well in your corner of the planet.
Enjoy the journey.
ox

Spring Glory!

Two Commissioned Quilts Completed

Image one:  quilt front
Image two:  quilt back
Image three:  quilt front and Tiberius

The first quilt was a melmade original, my sweetie sketched a design of a tree at sunset, and earth tones were requested for a colour scheme. The front is my abstract take of that design and the back is just a fun combination of solid colours I thought worked well together. One individual thought the quilt back reminded him of flags in an ocean of water, I like that description, thanks Odin.
The third image is the second quilt I finished up yesterday. Tiberius lays claim to all creations, by the way. It is the Point Me quilt pattern by Denyse Schmidt and I have used this pattern before. This time the fabrics for the triangles are different shades of blue and it is a queen sized quilt. I was able to do some long arm quilting on both quilts, after renting time on a machine from a nearby sewing store.
Both quilts turned out quite well. It feels great having completed these projects and I hope both quilts are enjoyed in their new homes.
Enjoy the journey.

Hello, Spring!

Happy Spring! There has been snow, lots of rain, bulbs and trees are beginning to grow, and there are so many birds. There is a chance of more snow, but it will melt. The hand knit vest was a gift for a wee baby boy. Tiberius is super excited about all the birds that keep him busy rushing from window to window. Hope all is well in your corners of the planet. Take care of each other and enjoy the journey. ox

Spring Beauties

 Been awhile, so many times I have started to compose something in my head and then I don't seem to get to the computer to type it into a post. An amazing visit occurred just over a week ago now, still absorbing and contemplating. Will devote a good long post to that soon. Nearly finished another quilt, working on the hand stitching of the binding, will post images in a few days. Spring is beautiful around here, we have had some rain this week so everything is green and bright and lovely. Wishing each of you much joy and peace. Take care and I will be back soon.
Enjoy this wondrous journey.

So Much Growth And Colour!

Another Quilt

Inspired by this quilt.

A Quilt - after a year long break

More images here.

A Walk In The Woods

More photos here.

Completed Projects

Finished knitting up Auntie Evelyn's yarn, 16 hats in total.
A dear friend is taking up knitting and I thought a new tote would make a useful gift.
The Forty Minute Tote is a great pattern found on The Purl Bee website.
More soon.
Enjoy the journey.