Hi! It's a grey day here now with more storms brewing~ As I write this week's blog post I'm burning my Trader Joe's Chocolate Croissant candle. It's delightful, the whole house smells like hot chocolate, so warm and cozy.
Today is journal catchup day--but maybe I'll throw in some quilty stuff at the end. I filled an entire year of the tiny perpetual nature journal---and started year two. I am quite proud of the effort accomplished, if not so thrilled with the results.
But first...I was looking for a knitting pattern yesterday and instead found a very old journal at the bottom of the Star Fish bin that holds my knitting supplies. It even has notes/ cards from my mom, sigh, including this cover piece. She had a big Nantucket basket filled with heart stones like the one in this drawing.
An unfinished sketc by me: Robbins Hill Beach, Cape Cod.
Quite fun to see, I thought.
Shells on the beach.
Pressed Seaweed, and a big ''eagle'' feather, not pictured.
24 years ago. Seems like yesterday, but then..another life, another world.
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Nature Journal, starting late November.
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Starting Year 2!
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Last of 2023 Scribble pages.
I am out of my grocery list pads, too bad.
[I totally imagined those red feathers were from Mr Cardinal, who still shyly appears now and then. But I'm pretty sure they're from someone's Halloween costume or even my neighbors' garish red feather Christmas wreath, though found early November???].
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Parsonsfield is coming along.
I was all set to cut the final borders last night, but decided to check Lori's version. And I am glad I did because the border she made is delightfully wonky and prim, I love it. That's for this weekend if the power stays on. Fingers crossed. Humble Quilts
Tomorrow I'm making Swedish meatballs and egg noodles, can be eaten cold if need be. {Meatballs w Mushroom Gravy...} Have a great week! Next week we'll start our indoor flower bulbs, so you have time to order prechilled bulbs from Amazon, and dig out your fave delft bowls or McCoy planters. [postponed bec I just was informed I will have no water here for three days, some sewer project!!! UGH. I can't plant bulbs w no water...]
See you soon!
love
lizzy
gone to the beach.....
PS I adore sherpa fabric--even got sherpa sneakers [Allbirds] for winter Mo walks, great Christmas gift, along w wooly Bombas socks. Bombas give one pair of socks to homeless person for each pair of socks sold. I love that. Bombas socks [they aren't just wool, in case you can't wear wool].
Just for fun...2017 pics
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Gosh I love your nature journaling--great watercolors..you have such a wonderful eye...
ReplyDeleteI think they are beautiful representations of what you've seen and found on your walks...
Your QAL with Lori is so neat with the LV fabrics...;)))
I guess we will have more rain tonight and tomorrow...hoping not as much as they predict...take care and stay safe
hugs, Julierose
Your journals are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteIt’s always sweet and sad when you come across something that belonged to Mum.
I never got around to making Parsonfield but I do like yours with the odd darker pieces.
We’ve had a few warm days after non stop days of rain. I’m not in a flood prone area thank goodness.
As usual your photos are give pleasure to the eye.
Thank you! Yes, it's always startling to come across an old card or letter from my mom.
DeleteI do see my PF has a few too-dark bits--I recut the border to keep thing pale, but it's hard for me.
Some flooding here but my house is raised so it's okay. Very high winds tho, still blowing. Power off and on, brrr.
You're so hard on your beautiful work. Your journals are so amazing. And your quilting is so much fun to see. It's 65 F in our little tropical paradise heading down to 62 F. Please stay safe in your -real- weather.
ReplyDeleteSo much goodness here. I have joined a watercolor journaling group through a yarn shop in Alaska. On my walk yesterday, I picked up a pine cone still attached to the twig and am planning to sketch and paint it today. Would be excited to find myself on year two at some point.
ReplyDeleteYour journal pages are so inspiring, I especially loved the sketches of the shells. Especially fun to see since I don't have a lick of artistic talent! We had robins in December and just last week but hope they have left for warmer climes with the snow storm bearing down on us.
ReplyDeleteI love how your Parsonsfield quilt is coming together. I enjoy the floral additions. Mo is such a sleeper, I've never seen anything like the stiff legged snooze. Stay Warm.
ReplyDeleteSome lovely art work. I adore the coast and shells but live in Derbyshire central England.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, 24 years does seem like only yesterday, yet another life, another world. Wish I could go back to then.
Jean.
Hi! Thanks for commenting. Yes, I am spoiled, seeing the ocean all day every day. But there's also a special joy of being a visitor and finding treasures like seaglass and shells.
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DeleteI have a large collection of shells, and also sea glass collected over 56 years of holidays and day trips to the coast. I'm addicted, eyes down to the beach as I walk along, eyes up enjoying the view as I return. I love the different colours and have a few red pieces which I think are a bit rarer to find. I wonder about what they came from, and get even more pleased when I see a name, mark or shape which identifies it. I wonder how each piece got there and how long it has been there . I find it quite magical.
Jean.
I agree--magical. Like you I imagine the shards and shells' stories. Odd that we treasure ''trash'' but we do. //Red glass is rare here--it can be old reflectors or taillight glass, or red fancy glass, what was called ''bohemian'', or I imagine the red glass of ships' port lanterns.
DeleteIf I'd made those beautiful drawings I'd be very satisfied. I think they're just perfect, Lizzy! I especially like the eponymous berries and rose hips pages and the juniper and bud pages. Well, then the hydrangea, too. And the shells on the beach look so realistic! Amazing.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet to find some things from your mom. What a treasure.
It's hard for me to imagine that 2000 was 24 years ago--when it seems like a week or two ago. The years go by so fast.
Your Parsonsfield looks great! I love the fabric with roses. They add a definite feminine touch to the quilt.
Your sneakers look warm and comfy. I hope your weather isn't too cold or windy. It's been really cold here and feels colder than it is because of the negative-degrees dew point and the speedy winds. Brrrrr. I think it will warm up later this week, to maybe 24 degrees.
I really enjoy your journals. If you enjoy it that is all that matters though.
ReplyDeleteHope by now you are through the storm and water turnoff! 3 days is a long time with no water.