I have been so touched by all the kind messages of support I have received. You are all so wonderful!
Not being inclined to garden at the moment I have been keeping busy by making some leaf appliqués. 
I love the autumn and the way the leaves are all the colours of the rainbow. I have been doing these 
blocks with my Friday morning class this term and it has been so therapeutic for me. Also I’ve been copying
leaves onto fabric to be cut out and appliquéd 
into a piece of work. I think of all the subjects that I tackle leaves are the one I love the best. Closely followed by the sea of course!
It has been very cold these last few days and I have started lighting fires as there is something very cosy about a wood fire
and the crackle and pop of the fire is very companionable. Because of the cold my squirrel has been becoming braver and coming right up to the back door in the search for food. He is still stealing the bird seed out of the bird house but not enough to make it a problem!
Your fire looks so warm and cozy!
ReplyDeleteLovely applique by the way, very Autumnal :)
I had just been thinking this morning how I hadn't seen 'my' squirrel since sometime last year - it was a very rare visitor at that! But I guess either the food this year has been plentiful or it's decided it's too dangerous around here to risk trying to come to the feeders.
I do love Squirrels, obviously I'd prefer Reds and I'm sure we all would!
Lovely designs. Sitting in front of a cosy log fire sewing beautiful leaves sounds soul soothing, like indoor gardening.
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful Pam and so seasonal. Love them :)
ReplyDeleteGreat applique leaves are a good subject choice for such work.
ReplyDeleteYou can't beat a real fire for comfort and warmth even better than the TV.
The leaves are beautiful. You are very talented :)
ReplyDeleteThe first applique is really lovely. By the fire is always so cosy. Enjoy!
ReplyDeletehow lovely and i would imagine, therapeutic to be doing your craftwork and enjoying the fire on a cold night.
ReplyDeleteGardening and doing craftwork has one thing in common..... we can be very passionate and absorbed! ~bangchik
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely comments. I have enjoyed my fire and my sewing in equal parts. Both are very comforting! Val
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that you're going through a tough time at the moment, Valeri. I'm sure your gardening and crafting will help you through. Your leaf designs are lovely, so autumnal.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful leaf project! I love a nice warm fire to sit next to. We started lighting ours every night now.
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