Violets in the morning...

...the air is still cool, the grasses heavy with dew.. Deep in the surrounding woods dozens of birds announce the start of a new day and are not disturbed by our arrival....on a shade covered path in our south field, lies a cluster of perfect Spring violets...

They must be gathered quickly, for their appearance is a brief one.

Careful where you step...

My little companion, Seana, makes herself at home as I begin to pick each blossom...

And then lured by intriguing smells and interesting sounds, starts to explore her surroundings...

...and hearing something, lets her presence be known by a bark or two - a deer? A bear??

Hmmm... A bear?? I believe there are now 2 cups of blossoms as required - lets head back home...

Yes...2 very full cups...add 2 cups of boiling water and we will let this steep overnight...

What happens next....???

Pat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hexie pincushions..

....they just keep popping up everywhere. A fun workshop was recently presented by one of our Liberty Ladies members - this was the result -

And check out Thimble Stitch (tap name for link) interpretations with additional cross stitching...

Have to love those hexies - and know there are more coming in the Di Ford Mystery quilt (saw a sneak peek in a photo from the Nantes Quilt Show in France)

No hexies here, but completed Block #5 in the Benjamin Biggs Wedding Quilt - really liked doing this block, as a larger piece of the red chintz could be used - this antique-inspired fabric is a favorite of mine, even though it is a tad heavier and thus does not needle turn as smoothly as I would prefer.

Finally back to working on the center wreath for Drayton Hall...it has been folded up for too long!

Stress level continues on a high note, so keeping hands busy continues too..

Have a good week everyone.

Pat

 

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Busy hands....

....help to quiet stressful times...It would be hard to imagine how to deal with worries - without the soothing feel of fabric and a needle in hand.

With each posting of a new Benjamin Biggs quilt block my enjoyment of working with only 2 fabrics grows - no thinking about choosing just the right piece which I usually love to do so much; but right now this approach is satisfying. Up to date and just downloaded Block #5 which will get prepped this weekend.

And never fear - the Di Ford Mystery Quilt has plenty of different fabrics to play with. Up to date on that one too...waiting on the next installment. Those 3 little hexie flowers pinned to the design wall? Going to wait until the next border gets added and the corners are more stable. I got one little flower appliqued on but there isn't much to hold to. Loved doing all those little circles - more satisfaction!

So while I wait, perhaps a little more hand quilting...or if it ever stops raining and dries out, gardens to plan....have to keep those hands busy...

Have a nice weekend and hoping the weather is more settled in your neck of the woods.

Pat

 

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