In the Middle of the World is Getting Closer and Closer

All rolled up and ready to go off to the 

The Middle of the World.

I was overwhelmed

had to sit down and wipe away the tears.

I am reluctant to let them go.

The pieces are the colours of Nova Scotia

from dye baths of local plants and trees.

There is a piece of me in every stitch.

Each stitch a reflection of my thoughts and feelings

 in that meditative rhythm of needle passing through cloth.

I feel I can say more with needle and thread than with words

Words are so black and white...they freak me out!

Stitching is where I can be truly me.

These pieces have been close to my heart for months

years even

and I want to keep them safe at home with me.

But then I remember part of the joy of creating

is sharing the work with others.

Birthday Celebration that Should Have Been

 

Happy Birthday Steven

On this day when you should have turned 49

My goodness me, that is nearly an old man!

You are loved

And missed so very much.

Summer....My Favourite Time of Year

It's been a glorious Summer

A time to dye

with Madder and Cutch and Myrobalan

A time for the garden to grow out of control

Full of abundant dye material

A time for my wild child to explore the dried out stream

But not too far my dear

There is a black bear cub and his Mom around!

We have managed to maintain our new civilized flowerbed

and the dahlias are still incredible.... 

....and so huge!

Even the Rusty Pups have enjoyed the abundance of flowers

and....

....basking in the Sun has been pure joy!

For those of you whose Summer is coming to an end

I hope it was glorious for you too.

There are some whose Summer is just beginning

and I envy you.

Summer....my favourite time of year.