a patchwork year

Irish Fame, Shopping, Cakes, Cross Stitch, Special Moments from Canadian Needle Nana

Of note this week...

A little bit of Irish- I spent a lot of time with William's wonderful words in younger days and also off and on throughout my life. A key 20th century poet and Nobel Prize winner and Irish as well. I especially love his phrasing.

You may have seen this popular quote below sometime. I remember writing it in my diary when I was not old and gray, both of which I now am.

When you are old and gray and full of sleep, and nodding by the fire, take down this book and slowly read ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 2 years, 1 month ago. under a patchwork year , cakes , cross stitch , floral motif sampler , recipes , youtube videos

Maytime, My Design Wall, Hand Pieced Projects, Bee's First Food from Canadian Needle Nana

My Design Wall
Three hand pieced projects on the go right now, the Book Club Hand Pieced QAL, the Grandmother's Flower Garden and Basket Case. I took this photo this morning with a weather statement in progress about heavy rainfall so rather dull. Colours are much brighter than seen here.

I'd like to complete the Book Club Hand Pieced QAL blocks this month. I'll set that as my OMG for May at Elm Street Quilts. At first, I wasn't sure about my colour choices as they are outside my comfort zone but I'm glad I ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 3 years, 12 months ago. under a patchwork year , crochet , flowers , lovely likes , quilting

Deep In December Finishes, Surprising Top Five Blog Posts, from Canadian Needle Nana

Facing down another year with 2020 a few days away. It does give one pause doesn't it.
But before looking back at the whole year I have to give December its due. It was a wonderful month with lots of good things, family time and celebrating certain events as well in it.
I was also pleased with my stitching this month. Though I did poke a few holes in two of my right hand fingertips, it was worth it. I did not finish 10 more of the Dresden blocks as was the monthly plan, but I did prep 5 ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 4 years, 4 months ago. under a patchwork year , applique , food , omg , quilting

Flag and Maple Leaf Blocks, Crochet Granny Squares from Canadian Needle Nana

This award winning project/book called The Lost Words came about when it was revealed that 40 words of nature had been dropped from a widely used children's dictionary.

I read about it first in this post at What About Rheema? and have since researched it a little more.

I couldn't believe words like acorn or wren would be dropped from a dictionary. In fact at first, I was appalled. But after thought, I realized it is a reminder that the world keeps on changing and language in everyday use is never stagnant.
When I see beautiful tea ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 4 years, 6 months ago. under a patchwork year , autumn , books , crochet , flowers , quilting , wildlife

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