Hiking Mt. Wantastisquet

Last week I took a break from doing my ebay sales to take a hike mup Mt. Wantastisquet. Not far up the trail, I found this A frame house. Is it for people or deer?

Who knows. It does offer some snow protection.

Then I kept hearing a hammering noise. Not many people were out and I couldn't understand who would be hammering. About 100 yards futher into the trail, I saw a beautiful woodpecker with the longest beak, ever! Despite my attempts, I could not capture him in a photographer. He was really putting a hole in the top of this tree! That beak created the hammering noise.

Today, it is sooooo cold outside that working on ebay sales is just the thing to do.

Yesterday I finished the birthday cards for the 1 year old twins who are in Tacoma, Washington with their folks until Thursday. Beth, their mom, is working at the Museum of Glass Art Studio for an artist residency. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2INvZWb9a-4

Not a good picture. It is fabric collage with the big 1 in the center.

The Holidays are over!

After a nice calm Christmas, we went to WI to see our daughter and exchange a few gifts.

Knowing my affection for all things heritage, I received this box of notecards. The Museum of the City of New York hosts my cousin, Sam Gottscho's photography. He worked the the New York Times as a photographer.

The photography is stunning ; it makes my heart sing. http://www.mcny.org/shop/18/167/9249/new-york-note-cards.html

Our flight went well. Air Tran was a goood airline and because they aren't a biggie, for once, the TSA was kind to me. WI is very cold. Glad to be home, even if it is snowing now.

The Surface Design Association online Scarf and Shawl Auction is open.

This is my favorite scarf. I am hoping the photography, which doesn't do it justice, will help me win this scarf at the SDA online Scarf and Shawl auction. The auction opened today. 80+ beautiful things.

Anyone can bid or buy. Check it out and have it fun.

NH Wool Arts Tour, ETC

Saturday was a beautiful day. The sky was alive with dark and white puffy clouds with the sun behind it. Occassionally it rained, no big deal.

I went for a new adventure. I decided to try a different route to Washington, NH. Washington is near President Franklin Pierce's home. Route 10 north is a ho hum ride but took a ride in Lempster and there I was, literally, at the base of a windmill. The windmill looks small from Route 10 but this is a huge piece of equipment, making electricity for some business. That windmill against the fall foliage was a sight to see.

From there, I landed in Washington at one of the stops on the NH Wool Arts Tour. Nice lady from Newport has her own dyed shetland type yarn for a 1.00 an ounce. Just couldn't plan then so she is a future trip! But I found two cute pairs of infant mittens for my twin GD. Can't beat the price of $6.00 each. Lunch of a Lamburger by the local historial society is always a treat.

Next stop was Deering. My first trip to Deering. Darling town. The Spinner Farm was fabulous and the scenery was breathtaking. Large barn with lots of horses and sheep and..... Open for stroking! Found a hank of fabulous rabbit angora merino mix. And the local alpaca farm was there. There yarn is yummy but that can be a local visit. Found a shop from Manchester selling Kauni. I had read a lot about it but now I can try it for a little should shawl. Oh, please give me time!

Then on to the Fiber Studio in Henniker, NH.

Henniker is a gem! Fabulous quilt shop: Quilted Threads, great restaurant: Daniels. A local college and fabulous scenery.

Fiber Studio has new owners and lots of stock. I met up with friends from the Granite State Knitters Group doing a demo.

From Henniker, I went to Concord where I got a great deal on tires for my car. Good bargains from the Land's End store.

Very productive and fun day!

The SDA Scarf and Shawl auction is in full swing. It goes live on November at http://surfacedesign.cmarket.com/ and then I can take a deep breath. 80 items and counting.

The scarves and shawls are fabulous. Check it out as the stuff is a steal!~ I will post some more links in a few days along with photos of my donation!

Surface Design Scarf and Shawl Auction

Oh my, my closet is full of the most gorgeous scarves and shawls, CDs and books. The Surface Design Association Auction opens for bidding November 1. I will post that link later. But for now, you can see a preview at photobucket. I will definitely be shopping there.

Green Trees Gallery

Saturday was the opening for a small exhibit about the Connecticut River Gallery at the Green Trees Gallery in Northfield, MA. I had two pieces of textile art with manipulated photos of scenes from Mt. Sugarloaf in Deerfield, MA and atop Little Monadnock in Fitzwilliam, NH. Both are favorite hiking spots!

This was a great Labor Day week-end as the weather was terrific. I had time for one last swim in Forest Lake. We stacked 150 bags of pellets - yes, I am ready for winter.

New garage door!

New kitchen window! Life is ok, now. I even had time to do some art! Alright!

Rachel's Quilt and Sweater

Finally, I finished one baby sweater and pantaloons for Rachel. Maria's is done but not assembled. These took forever! Knitting for twins is tedious! I am going to see the twins on Thursday and will also take Rachel's quilt with me. Maria's quilt isn't finished yet. This photo doesn't do it justice. Moses Quilt Shop did the quilting and the binding and they did a fabulous job.

I love creating this fabric for the quilt. This is my heirloom to these children.

Now on to my Berroco contest piece. It is coming along nicely. I will post it before I mail it later in August.