Thursday, July 16, 2009

Summer Scenes

Gardening, sailing, knitting, weaving, beautiful weather!  I’ve even managed to spin a little.  It is a lovely summer!

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Sailing on the Mystic River during the Wooden Boat Show.

 

 

 

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Alpaca and fiber at the Casey Farm market in Kingston, RI

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July 2009 050 July 4th on board a friend’s boat for the fireworks.  We had our own bagpiper!  Next morning this little sparrow sang to use from our stern lifeline.

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July 2009 065 The Spring ‘09 GoddessKnits Mystery shawl blocked and finished!  I’m taking it to the MAFA (Mid-Atlantic Fiber Assoc) Conference later this month.

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A window box at Mystic Seapot and my dream house and garden in Watch Hill, RI

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July 2009 139 My next lace project from Renaissance Dyes. A farm in RI where llamas are used as guard dogs for the flock.

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July 2009 059 Fringed poppy in my garden at home…. a braid made for a friend…..and lastly, the slow but steady progress on my latest tapestry….

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I’m off for another long weekend sailing in Rhode Island.  I hope to visit the alpaca farm I mentioned at the beginning and also, hopefully, a couple of RI weavers!  

3 comments:

Life Looms Large said...

Isn't summer great! Looks like you're having fun!

The shawl is gorgeous. Great job on the tapestry - it's looking great so far!

That baby alpaca is just the cutest thing!

Have fun at MAFA!!

Sue

Jennifer said...

Yes - what an amazing summer and the pictures and works are great! Savor every moment!

Diane Horowitz said...

Sounds as if you are having a great summer. Love the shawl. I am going to MAFA also. Hope to see you there.
Diane