Sprouts, Stones, Wool and Fire.

Hooray!

We have life!

It has definitely been like the beginning of spring should be here in New England.

We have had a few balmy days,

which lead into cold days,

and there seems to be a constant strong gale blowing all about.

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I was excited today to see some of the things in the garden poking up through the decomposing leaves and whatnot.

I am excited for the daffodils and tulips and crocus and chionodoxa.

And my garlic made it through the winter!

And of course,

I'm still obsessed with crocheting stones.

I have been playing around with a new color-

which I am really liking!

Part of it is because I have had to pretty much teach myself everything.

I knew VERY basic crocheting,

so it has been a wonderful challenge figuring how to make all these chains and knots turn into a delicious pattern.

I would love to learn more lace crocheting patterns.

I have also been collecting stones and harboring them under the stove,

(since free/knick-knack/collection space is limited in this here abode)

I found a really great heart shaped one, too!

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Man, do I love this woodstove!

It is such a wonderful hard working contrivance.

I am always collecting smooth,

or pretty,

or unique stones anyways.

I especially love that we have a beach here in town

with these ones that have been tumbled in the briny waves

and been beaten against each other left together on the shore.

Whenever I take something from nature,

I try to be respectful and to leave an offering or prayer of thanks.

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I have also been trying to get ready for the fair that I am vending at in a couple of weeks.

I have been working on stocking up on felted owls.

Now I need to catch up with mermaids!

And there are a few more nuno felted scarves,

headbands

and cuff bracelets

that I am hoping to get done in time.

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