Photographing the beauty of a deer in the early morning light. He was in a group of three right outside my kitchen window.
Reading more books by Deborah Crombie. After reading two of the later books in the series, I’ve reserved the first 6 from my library. I’m on number two.
Looking at the mess on my kitchen table and completely ignoring it.
Pulling skeins of cotton out of these bags to make these:
As well as crocheting two Obsession Scarves. All this crocheting, which I love, has kept me from this:
And I really want to get back to it.
Pulling out my fabric eggs just in time for Easter.
And making these, which are now in the shop:
These are crocheted in a gorgeous cotton yarn from KnitPicks called Shine. There is a slight sheen to the flowers which is so pretty! They are about 3 1/4 inches in diameter and the aqua and coral are bright and cheery. Too bad the weather wasn’t the same when I photographed these!
I like these particular flowers so much, I’m going to make one of these for me!
Linking to Elaine’s Sunny Simple Sundays.
Happy Sunday.
Such a pretty post. I love your eggs. I saw a pattern for these in a recent magazine and think they would be perfect in using some of the fabric off cuts I have got. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Chel x
They would be absolutely perfect for scraps, Chel.
You’ve been a busy girl. I don’t make nearly as much time for reading as I used to-more’s the pity. Your eggs are just darling and so are those crocheted banners. Love them- Have a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day-xo Diana
You too, Diana!
I am SO going to make a swag in red and yellow for my kitchen! Love it!
glad you are so busy!!! Isn’t life good?
You must make one – it’s a lot of fun.
Love how busy you’ve been doing things you really love!
My table here is a disaster too – travel stuff from Antarctica still piled up – because I have more posts to do on the blog one of these days. More travel folders requiring major attention for the next adventure (more about that another time!). Lists everywhere – the garden ‘to do’, the attic ‘to do’, and on and on it goes.
Meanwhile, this afternoon I will fill my ears with beautiful pre-Easter music, attending Bach’s St. John Passion downtown in the fabulous opera/music hall, where my lovely granddaughter Jasmin will be singing (in German no less) with her HS chorus. Life is good, and busy.
Happy day dear Claudia – tonight I may have time to relax and pick up that crochet hook and teach myself to make lopsided flowers – doubt they’ll ever look as beautiful as yours!
Hugs – Mary
Oh they will, Mary! Enjoy that beautiful piece of music – it’s glorious!
You’ve been keeping busy, creating beautiful things, and enjoying Nature. Life is good. xo
Yes, it is, Barbara.
Lots of lovely creativity going on at your place. I’m going to take note of the book you’re reading – good mysteries are something I really enjoy.
She’s written a series, Lorrie – they are wonderful books.
I love those eggs and really want to make some. I think it is wonderful that you are doing what you like. The messy table can wait.
Hugs,
Laura
And it IS waiting, Laura!
What gorgeous photos! Your new colors for flowers are just beautiful
Thanks for the birthday greeting.
Judy
Have a wonderful day, Judy!
Your life is full of beauty and art! Thanks for sharing with us your every day adventures. Some how it just seems so peaceful. Hugs, Linda
It IS peaceful, Linda and, to tell you the truth, we have a lot of worries lately – so finding a peaceful pursuit really helps.
Loving the deer, the book, in the middle of the one that you recommended recently…loving it. The eggs are delightful, so cute, seem like a bit of well worth it work. And of course loving the crocheted garlands.
Jen
I made the eggs about 4 years ago when I was in San Diego. Then I made some for my sister, as well.
Wonderful post.
What a wonderful time you have been having.
Love those eggs your creating.
Tam
Thank you, Tam!
Sounds like a lovely Sunday to me. Don’t you love how quiet Sunday mornings are? Deer would be nice. We woke to cats scrapping! Haha! Looks like you have rain? I tune to the weather channel every morning and see what the day is like for family everywhere. Love your sweet patchwork eggs!
No rain here – though we did have some SNOW last night – just a sprinkling. Rain and snow for Tuesday. Oh joy.
It would be a wonderful thing to look out of my window and see deer, Claudia!
It looks like another beautiful, sunny day at your home, with books and handiwork at the ready. Your garlands are pretty and I also like the fabric eggs. Did you make those as well?
-Karen
Yes, I made them about 4 years ago, Karen.
That deer photo is so lovely!
Thank you, Debra. They came back later in the morning – poor things are probably hungry!
Love your deer photo., Claudia. Your right, they’re probably hungry. I have a lot of deer in my neighborhood. I plant whatever they might not eat-but, they love they ivy growing on my wall, so I let them eat it this time of year. It’ll grow back quickly.
Pretty creations too. You are busy.
Have a good day!
-Lynn
You too, Lynn!
Glad you are happy busy! Are you enjoying the Crombie books? I was thinking of starting at the beginning too! ;)
I’m really enjoying them, Donna. And when the books start the two main characters are just colleagues, not involved with each other yet. I want to track the progression of their relationship.
Ok…talked me right into that one! Since I can’t garden, might as well read! ;)
I love those garlands – and all the other fun and cheery things to look at. Sure puts one in mind of spring!
Claudia,
I love your garlands too, and have started to make some myself. Do you tie a slip knot at the end of each? I made one in Spring-y like colors and put it across my fireplace mantle, but just have some heavy candle holders holding it in place! And I think I will make a black and white one in shimmery yarn.
Claudia,
You’ve been busy my Friend! Love all your handsome handiwork.. I tried over the summer
while on vacation. It sits….
Hope all is well with you and Don :)
xxx Liz
It sounds like you’re enjoying your crafty pursuits but in a quiet and pleasurable way. I’m going to pick up my shawl and work on the lace edging. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
Claudia so pretty. Every single picture.
I thought of you today Claudia while shopping at a Micheal’s craft store..little crochet flowers in packages reminded me of the beautiful ones that you make..I love it when the deer come by to visit too..It’s so peaceful living in the country..
Oh Claudia, que afortunada eres!
Un venado desde la ventana de tu cocina… increíble.
Un abrazo.
Well, you’ve certainly been keeping busy! Love your pretty projects.
That looks so great. I love the crochet work and the Easter eggs !!
Have a wonderful day.
It looks like I didn’t move any of my Easter stuff…Thanks for sharing yours..
I agree, those little flowers are lovely, and what adorable fabric eggs. Sounds like an idyllic Sunday, Claudia. I love those days.