Thank goodness I finished the holly as it is kind of a minimalist Christmas around here. Sciatica nerve issues since October, now know is a bulging disc. So only a new to us small tree and nativity set from my mom made it out as decorations. So happy that she gave me the nativity now...loved it growing up. The only thing missing is the real straw we would bring in for the manger.
Spent some time in the studio and finished two Blackbird pieces. Both mom and I had stitched these. Then mom sent me a picture of the wool applique white pumpkin pillow and the Rebekah Smith huswife I had done in April in Ohio. I had finished all the stitching and mom put the binding on. A very productive month.
Mom got a new floor in the kitchen and dining room. We were hanging things for her and she had this quilt she was going to hang in her studio. I suggested handing it in the dining room as the new wall paint would go well with the quilt colors. The quilt is wool applique on cotton.
Cool Saturday night and the roar of the lawn mowers. Both nephews race, but last night it was just Brandon. It was a great night and so much fun to watch. They go really fast and we saw several wrecks.
Fall decorations are slowly making their way out. On the list for tomorrow. But the wool things were easy to start with and make me happy.
Summer work party for Paul was another Twins game - we went two years ago as well. We had Friday off to visit two great wool shops in western Wisconsin. Red Wool in Rice Lake had another woman visiting with her Newfoundland dog. As the shop is at her house, the dog was outside. Made for something fun for Paul to watch. Her room was amazing....I told Paul if he could build me that room I would never ask for anything again! We had time to visit the Leinenkugal brewery as well. Very fun and Paul enjoyed the tastings.
And of course we visited our favorite train watching spot in St Paul. I enjoy my wool applique while we watch.
Another great adventure.
This should be my final year of Nantuckets. I am running out of room. This year I wove a 10" potbelly lamp and a medium Lizzie. It's been so much fun to weave the nantuckets all these years and will hopefully take a road trip next year to visit with my weaving friends.
