Late Summer

My dear sister and her sweetie came to visit earlier this month. We had such a wonderful time catching up. She and I went out early Sunday morning for a hike and the top image was taken from the lookout. We have been very fortunate that the kale, swiss chard and herbs have grown quite well this season and provided us with a bounty of greens. The plants have thrived under Scott's attention this summer. An ongoing knitting project I set myself this year was to use up leftover yarn from previous sock projects. The result has been a growing collection of mismatched socks, so very satisfying. I am certain everyone has a favourite pair of jeans they would wear until absolutely threadbare and full of holes. Inspired by the visible mending movement I finally repaired a hole in the knee and reinforced the surrounding area of a well loved and worn pair of jeans. Take care of each other and enjoy the beauty and wonder that surrounds us. ox

Recent Projects

Summer projects:
Toadstool dolls and leaf set, pattern by Susan B. Anderson found in Taproot Magazine Issue 32
Tote bag, modified pattern found on The Purl Bee
Pillow covers, a commission, pattern found here
Enjoy the beauty and adventure. ox

More Summer Blooms

Plants:
Campfire Rose
Peony
Lamb's Ear
Enjoy the beauty and the journey. xo

Bits Of Summer

A sundress for my goddaughter, hand knit butterfly and cocoon, a quilt for my twin sister, and an image of our kitty's paw seeking moth. Enjoy this journey, my dears. ox

Happy September!

Finished up several knitting projects, which always feels good.
Yoga Shawl was a gift for someone special.
A new hat pattern, Barley by Tin Can Knits
A colour work hat pattern was an interesting knit, pattern found in Flora - Making Magazine
Laylow Shawl is a gift for Mom, a birthday gift next month
Wasn't the Harvest Moon a gorgeous sight this past week!
Temperatures are beginning to dip, but Summer is hanging on. There are glimpses of changing leaf colour, slowly sliding into Autumn.
Enjoy the journey.

Summer Days Are Colour Full!

A baby girl quilt commission.
The peonies were gorgeous!
As were the irises!
Enjoy the journey.

A Bit Of Stitch Work

1. Commissioned baby quilt
2.  Gift for a recent high school graduate - Tiberius likes to be involved
3. Meditation pillow - one of four (a long overdue project)

Thought Full

Enjoying these summer months, hope you are too. Recently had a couple of visitors. Mom and Karen made the trek out to see us and the new place, so wonderful to spend some time with them both.
Loved the latest book, Delancy by Molly Wizenberg. The shortbread cookies she mentions in the book are super easy to make and wonderfully delicious!
Wanted to share an image taken along the river near here (top snap) and of course there are never enough images of our Tiberius - I love him so.
Enjoy the journey.

Summer Time

Greetings, it has been a while. Summer is upon us. We had one peony bloom this season, it paired beautifully with my otchipotchi vase (Paula is such a talent, http://otchipotchi.com/about). Generous family members have shared transplants from their gardens and all seem to be adjusting well to their new garden homes. Have had numerous visits with family and friends these past several weeks and celebrated my fortieth birthday. Still wrapping my brain around that one. So this past Friday was the big day and because I am back in Canada and my sister's sweetie was throwing her a surprise party, I was able to attend. It was the first time in probably ten years since my twin sister and I have been able to celebrate our birthday together in person, it was wonderful. Coming across a turtle last week was a treat, found it near my in laws home while returning from a day spent with my dear sister in law and niece.
More soon.
Take care.
Enjoy the journey.

Something About The Light

Morning light after the rain - August 2013

Happy Weekend!

Last days of August 2013 

It is going to be a hot one here.
Enjoy the journey.

Birthday Quilt For Someone Special

A melmade original quilt - Summer 2013

You can find an image of the quilt back here.
The binding has been attached and I am currently finishing hand stitching it in place.
Hope your summer days are treating you well.
Enjoy the journey.

August

Thryallis in late day light - August 2013

Tiberius In July

Sneak Peek

For someone special.
Sorry for my absence, will be back soon.
Hope all is well wherever you are.
Enjoy the journey.

Roses

Summer Roses - June 2013

Wishing each of you wonder filled summer days.
Today marks our eleventh wedding anniversary (so glad we found each other)!!
 Enjoy the journey.

Happy Birthday To Us!

I do love this snapshot (posted for our birthday last year) - Taken by Mom 

Happy Birthday, sister dear!
It has been a wonderful day, thanks so much for all the birthday wishes! I am so very fortunate to have such amazingly thoughtful, kind and wonderful people in my life.
Enjoy the journey.
ox

Good Morning

Pretty purples - September 2012

Autumn Feels Near

Wild Poppy - Near the river - September 2012

Hoping to plant some seeds this week: radish, beets, turnip and mixed salad greens.
What have you been up to?
Take care and enjoy the journey.

After The Rain

Morning Glory Vine - Along side the river - September 2012