Skeleton keys

My thoughts are on a new design. My oldest daughter absolutely loves everything about skeleton keys. So....my gears are turning. Not sure what I'm going to knit her but, I'll get the design on paper first, then decide.

I will keep you posted.

Shhhh! Don't let the cat out of the bag....it's going to be a sweet surprise. ;-)

'Til next time...
Cheryl

Some Wooly Wisdom

As I get older ,I realize it's all about what makes you happy. It's not about what others think, what others say or what others recommend that you do. It's about you....what's on the inside.

I have always known in my heart and soul that I am an artist. I might not paint, or write but still, I am an artist. I love to play with yarn and kool-aid dyes...and sometimes, have the batch of pine cones steaming in the pot to see what color I can come with for my hand spun yarn. I always have at least one project on my needles, somewhere in the house. It's a creative chaos. And, I love it!

This is my life....an introverts life of sorts. But, a happy one. I love my quiet time , engrossed in my art while the time ticks away unbeknownst to me. You see, I create. That's just what I do and who I am.

'Til next time.....

Cheryl

Success!

I'm very excited and I had to share a couple pics of my very first floral arrangement attempt. I was very nervous....no idea why. No body was watching over my shoulder or anything. I guess the whole perfection thing was kicking in. But, I did it and am quite proud of my accomplishment!

Ramblings

Can you believe it's February already? And I haven't written a darn thing since November....what's up with that?

Well, the holidays are over(Yay)and life is slowly getting back to normal. Working long hours put a damper on my fiber time. I did get a couple neckwarmers finished along with 2 hats. A little progress is better than no progress.

After this REALLY snowy winter, we aren't too far away from spring and no storms in sight....I'm keeping my fingers crossed winter is done and over with. I'm ready for the green grass and daffodils.

Had a wonderful day today, solo. I headed out to Wayland MA for their Winter Farmer's Market and Wool Day. Great place! Loved walking through the greenhouses full of lively, green plants and lots of wool and yarn. I was good, I didn't spend a lot. But, I did end up with some scrumptious spinach/garlic bagels and a great dessert....A waffle, whipped cream and chocolate something or other. It was divine!

On the way home, I had to gallavant by the Wayside Inn and took some great pictures of The Mary Had A Little Lamb's schoolhouse that used to be in Sterling Ma, The Grist Mill in Sudbury and a quaint little church.

Well, tootles, for now. A yummy calzone is waiting for me and a wool hat that MUST be finished asap to be sent to a friend in Alaska.

;-)

Lots to Do

Well, here it is 3 days before Thanksgiving. It's hard to believe.....but it's true. Making a grocery list and bracing myself for the market.....it's going to be crawling with people. Aaah! I think I might wait until tonight. Hopefully it won't be too bad.

I heard the geese honking as they flew overhead this morning. Headed to warmer places....I wonder if they'd mind if I went with? So, that's definitely a sure sign that winter is approaching. Old Man Winter, please be nice to us.

I've been working on a neck warmer....the 2nd one. I must say they are coming out quite nice. I trekked to A.C. Moore the other night to look for buttons for them but to no avail. One would think a craft store would carry buttons. So, this weekend a trip to Joann's Fabrics will be in store. Maybe I'll have better luck there.

And, yup, I'm getting so excited about my Etsy shop opening....WOOHOO!

Blueberries

YAY! It is now the beginning of August and I'm just getting around to picking blueberries.

The weather has just been too hot and muggy for it. I went this morning although it was a tad warm and the humidity is coming back. But I was a trooper!

I picked through them all, putting some on cookie sheets in the freezer for me for another time (probably winter baking), kept some in the fridge and the rest were given away. There definitely was enough picked to go around.

I'm still waiting on my 4 sunflower plants to blossom as well as my Cannas. :-)

Some Handspun

FINALLY, I got to get some spinning done.....YAY!
Merino/ Mohair blend ~73 yds. ~ 1.5 oz.