Thoughts and observations from life around the riverrim.... ...including spinning weaving, knitting, gardening, flax, chickens, rabbits, alpaca.............. and whatever wild life wanders by
...grapes in the pot, a gift from a friend's vine ♥...
....and the water rises...again..from the rains of last night, and this morning....
.... favorite places cannot be accessed...they are underwater...
...the color begins, sassafras..always one of the first to show..brilliant! even on a cloudy day....
...a view...looking one way...
...and then ....the other.
...and there are always those things we are grateful for...yes?
Checking the chart for measured amounts of precipitation for the month of September, I notice that on average, my geographical location should receive about 4 inches. To date, the measured amount for the month of September, so far, is over 9 inches. I've come to the conclusion that so many rainy days in one month can lead to melancholy and mold.
The sun fights to break though and burn off the fog on those days that the rain isn't falling. When it shines, it brings color to my world! This past Friday, at the Hatton farm, I dyed a small amount of wool from Grace with onion skins that Greta shared with the group. The subtle orange and red flashed tones look so pretty with the sun shining on them. So pretty, I reached for the Ledbetter spindle...sample, sample, sample.
My Shetland Hurricane Mittens took the blue ribbon at the PA Endless Mountains Fiber Festival! The pattern is Ceangaltas Mittens by Robin Melanson.
Speaking with one of the judges, I was told that the decision to award the mittens with the blue ribbon was unanimous. The fact that they were handspun, woolen and fulled, coupled with the design and execution of the pattern, was what scored the most points. I must admit, that there were not many entries due to the weather and poor attendance this year, but I was happy to receive the ribbon anyway!
Dear Texas,
It rained all night long...and most of today. Down river, at the convergence...the muddy waters flow over the ice breakers.
Everything feels wet. And Damp.
I wish I could send this weather to you.
your friend,
Pennsylvania
Keeping my fingers crossed for better weather this weekend, at the Pennsylvania Fiber Festival in the Endless Mountains.
I've been working on this year's offerings:
Sterling Silver Orifice Hooks for your spinning wheel.
and Diz and Threadhooks for your fiber preparation....
Stitch-markers for your knitting projects...because everyone knows your yarn has to match your stitch-markers...
and don't forget something for your spindle!
These wrist distaffs are made from my handspun linen and hemp, embellished with polished stones.
I will be located in booth 27&28 (same as last year)with Fred and Grace Hatton's Antique Spinning Wheels.... you may find me demonstrating on the Great Wheel, or demonstrating Supported Spindle Spinning, or just spinning on one of the Antique Wheels that will be for sale. If you have the chance, come on out to the festival and be sure to stop by and say hello!
