Quilts In The Field

Quilts in the field

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Quilts in the field

Egg basket, 1850, New Hampshire.

I was thinking about a series of hoop drawings involving whimsical forms, but I think I will put them on the back burner for a while longer.

I went on my walk tonight and was fascinated by the long leaf pine bark. I came home and sketched out my thoughts, then began to stitch. I will stay with nature forms for a while, since that is what's speaking to me now.

We made it to December 26. It has been a hectic month. A wedding and the holidays. And so many people I love got sick this Christmas.

I just needed quiet time today. Finally got around to putting the weaving shed together. Trying to be silent and peaceful this season, is the best I can do.

I pray the world finds peace in the coming year.

I went for my forest walk last evening. Temps in the low 40s. The trails were deserted. The connector trail is spooky when you're alone in the late evening.

Then the tiny night musicians start playing their evening song. When I hear them croaking and chirping, I feel comforted.

Two barred owls were talking to each other.

Went home and started a supper of sausage and egg noodles, biscuits and peas; all cooking and warming the kitchen. This is food that has a deep memory. This is what you eat when you are cold.