The Passing of Summer

"Have you seen........the Jack 'n the Green?" -Jethro Tull
This is my favorite picture from the summer. I'm still thrilled that I was able to capture such a moment. He's a stunning creature especially when sleeping.

New Items for the 2007 Market Season

Fresh Carrot



Finally Finished Derby

I'm positive this tote will be a hit.

Hard to believe there have already been four Markets this year.....only one missed for bad weather. This season has started out very strong and is a good time. I really look forward Sundays in Littleton, along the river.

About Time.

Seems at times you go along and nothing comes out quite as you had planned, or dared to hope. I’ve wanted to dye fiber all winter, but decided I was just too much of a novice and could really mess up my kitchen. Finally, I just threw caution to the wind and grabbed some Dylon, all-purpose dye and wool I had spun into yarn last spring. I had to get something to come out, right? Package said it would dye wool, but be a very light shade so I mixed it super concentrated and put it together.

I wanted to use some of my hand spun to make a baby jacket for my brother and sister-in-law’s first baby, a boy they are expecting within the next week or two. It turned out well for a first attempt of dyeing and making a baby garment. I think it looks pretty darling.

For Gemma

Three skeins of almost equal yardage can be split up to suit.

Got Syrup?

Our neighbor, a local farmer, plows our drive way. (He also hays most of the land abutting our property. It's always a pleasant time chatting with him about almost any topic. I love to hear stories about life in the North Country. He also happens to sugar and today he dropped off a quart of maple syrup. What a delight. Can't wait to make some pancakes or bake.

Spinning Targhee X

This fiber is so fantastic. Holds color beautifully, is not difficult to spin, and has a great elasticity. Color is called "Plush" and is a beautiful combination of pinks and browns.







Description by seller reads....

"The roving is very soft, lofty, and has a great crimp. It is strong and will make long-lasting garments. The sheep from which the fleece was sheared are mother-raised and fed organic feeds, resulting in high-quality fleece and rovings."

This 5.1 batch of roving spun up to be 140 yards of light bulky, 2 ply yarn. Again, I'm searching for a great project to use this yarn. Another hat?

Box 'o Sushi

Ode to my favorite cuisine......







Been in love with sushi and things Japanese since visiting the island over twenty years ago as a high school student. A few years ago I was given a miniature sushi calendar and needed to find a project using all the great images. Collage seemed to make the most sense and I had done many collages in my journaling before. It is a skill that takes practice and patience to look really good....so don't look to closely.
I had also never collaged on a three dimensional object, but I had this pine box from Ikea, bought over ten years ago, it seemed like a good canvas.....so I bought some Mod Podge and had at it. It's still being worked on, as I am applying layers of medium and lightly sanding when it's dry.