I can't believe this run of calm, mild, sunny weather we have been having lately. No complaints of course, but Winter is starting tomorrow 1st June! I've been sitting outside for an hour or two, once again, making the most of the gentle warmth. Gemma joined me too, once she woke up from her afternoon nap. She is always very interested in this small bark garden when she comes outside, especially in the far corner. I can't see anything which would catch her attention, but maybe there are some tiny ants running around in the bark, who knows? But it certainly holds her interest.
Wonder what she can see?
I was working on my New Zealand Land and Sea panel again. The other day I went to my favourite quilt shop, Foxes Cottage, In Foxton, and purchased two skeins of Perle no 5 which I needed. But I still needed a couple of shades of turquoise which I couldn't find on the stand. The helpful staff member then directed me to another stand, which had reels of Sue Spargo threads, including the colours I was looking for. I didn't realise that this brand was available, so that is certainly another option for me in the future.
Filling the gaps for my stitching
So today I worked on finishing up this gull, he needed his head, face and feet completed. Slow stitching indeed, but so restful, and nice to be sitting outside. And I gave my thread bag a tidy up, so that is good.
Hello, Mr Gull
How about a knitting finish? This was easy and simple and was my evening TV knitting for the last wee while. Some time ago at my Monday craft group, one of the ladies bought in a box of stuff she was going to take to the Op Shop, she wondered if any of us would like to check the items out first. We certainly did, we were like bees around a honey pot! There were all sorts of goodies, I selected a pink fat quarter and some eyelash yarn to take home.
Eyelash yarn
Then I cast on 25 stitches on very big needles, and set about knitting a scarf. Each evening I would knit some more rows, and it grew, and grew, till I had used up all the yarn. It's a little bit prickly so I'll give it a wash and maybe add some fabric softener to the rinse. I will be donating this to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, and maybe a pre-teen girl might like it. When I met the co-ordinator Fleur last week, she told me she was starting to gather up Christmas gifts for all the children, so the scarf may be just what someone will love.
Pretty white scarf
So that's what I've been up to lately. It's time to wish Autumn goodbye today and say hello to Winter tomorrow. I do wonder how much longer the weather will play nice and allow me to sit outside?
12 comments:
The scarf is pretty. Great way to use up the eyelash yarn. Glad you found the colors you needed on spools. I never could figure out why floss isn't on spools. I like the cardboard things. It helps keep it a little better organized.
Our cats sit and stare at the silliest things. Glad Gemma is out and enjoying the mild weather.
So nice to be able to sit outside and stitch at this time of year! I’m glad that you were able to find the treads that you needed. The seagull has personality! This is a fun slow stitching project. Great use of the eyelash yarn. Gemma obviously found something very interesting…
Mr Gull is wonderful! Love the scarf too.
A lot of lovely works going on at your place, Jenny;)) The gull outline looks really great and that scarf came out lovely--looks like it will be a warm and cozy addition to your winter wardrobe. Nice to sit out for you these last days before Winter sets in.
The pollen here has meant that with our allergies we've been pretty much inside for this week...hoping the high winds yesterday relieved the atmosphere and trees of most of it...Our deck looks like a hurricane hit it--full of those long strings and broken leaves!! Clean up today I think...hugs, Julierose
the panel always looks so interesting and colorful you are doing good work on it. Cats are strange creatures - we had cats long ago but never anything more than strays or ones given by people who had too many. Sometimes we had outside cats and a few times inside cats. Eventually though with travel in mind years ago we decided it was best to not have any
Cats are so interesting to watch - you do often wonder what's going on in their minds! That eyelash yarn is pretty, and it made a sweet scarf. Enjoy your stitching today, Jenny!
Jenny, you do such great work, passing on these things to those who can use it. Well done. Give yourself a pat-on-the-back!
It is so nice to hear that you have been enjoying some lovely weather as you head into winter time. Mr. Gull is looking wonderful- such a beautiful quilt . Darling scarf you knitted as well. You have been staying busy.
I am sorry Autumn is leaving you in NZ, but I am so ready for summer here.
Love your work of art with the bird!
How nice to still be able to sit in the sun and stitch. The quilt panel is looking great.
Lovely to still be enjoying sitting outside to stitch the lovely panel.
Gemma is also having a good time out in the garden.
You knitted a lovely scarf from the gifted wool.
Sitting out in the sun is a wonderful way to slow down and enjoy the nice weather. The scarf turned out very well.
God bless.
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