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A Little Gardening, A little Crafting
Once more, I’ve been to the garden quite a few times and missed taking the camera. The photos here are two weeks old, so there is now even a larger profusion of blooms, plants are bigger, and I’m settling in … Continue reading
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Tagged blueberry bushes, felt bee, Janome Model 19, spring gardening, very nice mice
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Transitioning to Deepest Fall
I didn’t get to the garden this weekend. There was too much going on Saturday, and Sunday was wet and cool. But I thought of some photos I took in late summer that I never shared because I wasn’t blogging. … Continue reading
Blossoms, Snow, and Custom Envelopes
Late this week, I noticed some of the daffodils doing face plants in the dirt. They are optimistic, tough little flowers and can withstand the cold. But I think they may have heard about the snow. These crab apple blossoms have … Continue reading
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Tagged budding plants, custom envelopes, hand made cards, winter snow storms
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Sowing Seed, Sewing Felt
We’ve had the most delightful unseasonal weather for the President’s Day weekend. I took advantage of it to spend some time in the garden both days. I was pleased to see that the garlic I planted last fall and thought … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Crafts, Local Food
Tagged crafts with wool felt, early crops, gardening in winter
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Reading and Crafts in Winter’s Dark
I haven’t written since early January because I’ve been struggling with the gloom and anxiety resulting from last fall’s election. I gave myself some space over the inaugural weekend, figuring I’d write the next weekend. But that came after a … Continue reading
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Tagged Felt Crafts, Go Set a Watchman, Hochschild, sea creature mobile, Strangers in Their Own Land
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Finishing Up the Old
There’s something nice about starting anew with a new year. I have always enjoyed New Year’s Eve, whether having people in to celebrate, going out, or spending a quiet, reflective evening. This year I spent a decidedly quiet evening. On … Continue reading
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Tagged blanket stitch, felt crafting, penny rug designs, sewing, table runner
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The Sun Returns, Briefly
After two weeks of raining, it finally stopped this weekend. Yesterday I ran by Paul’s house to pick up some tomatoes and cucumbers he had grown from seed. I dropped them off in the muddy garden and then went on … Continue reading
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Tagged light catcher, Plot Against Hunger, spring crops, spring gardening
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Gifts of the Season
One of the pleasures of the approach to Christmas is the dinners and small gatherings, the pleasure of making time to enjoy other people. And there are also unexpected gifts, maple syrup from a friend’s hometown or homemade candies or … Continue reading
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