Were you among the fortunate who were in the path of totality? Did you follow the recommendations to be sure your pets were safely inside? While most of our pets live inside and didn't even notice the eclipse, we have a recent addition that does not. BC, our semi-feral boy that I've mentioned before, is still leery of anything changing in his world. So, as part of his … [Read more...]
Continuing “Box” Stories
Lil’ Bit here. Seems I got some bad press in this spot last week. Apparently, just because I like boxes and am pretty fast on my feet, some people thought I was selfish. Well, here is a photo of me and my brother, Maxie, [almost] contentedly sharing a new box. I may have gotten there a little before he did, as you can see. I’ve had time to relax a bit. … [Read more...]
Cat in a Box
"Mom got new wool which means a new box. Usually Lil' Bit lays on top of them to stake claim, even before they are opened. But, this time, she must have been asleep. I was in it before she even saw it. And I haven't left it for six days!" … [Read more...]
Sunny Days
The sun was so bright this morning and I got up front just in time to see it sneaking through the slats in the blinds. My hungry babies just happened to be sitting amongst the rays, inquiring about breakfast. … [Read more...]
Inspire me Monday
This 'tree' continues to amaze me with its beauty. Though I adored peonies, tree peony was a new find at a local nursery. She had two! It took a good three years before it bloomed the first time but, oh, the show it puts on. We've enjoyed it for about seven years now. It is a slow grower but is up to about three feet now, on its way to a full height of about five feet. My … [Read more...]
Nappy Time
Friends at Last
Hooked using No. 8 cut wool strips on primitive linen backing. … [Read more...]
Christmas Ornament Primer
What artist/crafter doesn't love Christmas? Last Christmas, learning to hook was on my mind and, for me, the season was like candy to a child. I looked very closely at every possible Christmas mat/rug/decoration and made up my mind to do some ornaments this year. Its easier for me to make time for something that is committed. So, I committed to making a few for our church's … [Read more...]
Last Days of Summer
This sailboat was my last project of summer. As much fun as it was to do it, I'm ready to feel fall in the air and definitely see some fall motifs on my frame. But, as with everything hooked so far, its been educational. By accident. The pattern came from Deanne Fitzpatrick's Mystery Pattern of the Month for July. The packages take a couple of weeks to get all the way … [Read more...]