black bears and apple sauce

It was another beautiful autumnal weekend.

Saturday I sorted through a dresser and a closet

and then knit the bear hood in the evening.

It was made under the pretense of being a Halloween costume

but I can't wait to wear it while walking through the woods on a snowy day

or sitting with a cup of cider by a blazing camp fire.

Of course, I had to take my latest knitting project for a walk!

The paper bag bear was kind enough to pose with my new hood.

Then home for a snack of fresh apple sauce and a cuppa 

delicious fruity tea from the beautiful Coco.

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.

xo, j

(ps. Sophie's eyes get huge and her back arches when I wear the hood in the house!)

April is Here

Within weeks the cherry and apple trees will be blooming.

Yesterday was all steady rain and today the sun is bright,

so is the pattern that awakens the trees and flowers.

I've been unwell again.

Last week a small itch on my arm covered my torso and arms

overnight with large red welts and little pustules!

Contact dermatitis.

I went to the doctor twice and am now on steroids to stop the progression.

I don't like taking medications and this one makes me a bit restless.

So yesterday I stitched together the hankie window shade, painted the rabbit 

and the polar bear and frantically knitted away on my grey sweater.

Oh, and the apartment has been thoroughly straightened!

Needless to say, sleep has been difficult.

I also just bought a new camera.

These are my first photos taken with it.

All the settings are right out of the box as I haven't taken

the time to read through my manual yet.

It's a bit intimidating...baby steps.

Campsite 34

I finished assembling my accordion cut out book last night.

The front panel is attached to the background with a small folded hinge.

This allows you to move the scene around as shown in the first photo.

Sorry about the annoying yellow patches, I'm not much of a photographer.

Probably should shoot it in actual daylight, but you get the idea.

Thanks for looking in!

j

Wild Carrots, Acorns and Bears

My fascination with Queen Ann's Lace this year has been apparent.

But what of the lovely root that gives it the common name, wild carrot.

Definatley my summer plant this year.

The acorns are growing and the squirrels have begun to feast.

The branches they fell reveal the tiny nuts.

Although it's still quite hot, summer has begun to turn.

I spent the afternoon cutting a new accordion book.

It was difficult for me to photograph, so this is just a preview.

A thoughtful bear watches over a campsite.

I'm really quite fond of bears.

Missing the smell of a campfire tonight...