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Quilt Block Test, Thrift Store Find, Attic 24 Crochet Latest, Another Great SAL, Autumn Love from Canadian Needle Nana

Saturday, Sunday and Monday were glorious days that showcased perfect October weather. The sun shone all day and warmed the earth. It was pleasant enough to sit on the veranda and stitch.

I watched leaves gently letting go and kept thinking of the word golden. Ned joined me, keeping a sharp eye on the squirrels and sniffing the air, enjoying autumn in an entirely different way.

It was perfect to be crocheting and I didn't mind the extra warmth of wool in my lap. I listened to this audio book, Miss Eliza's English Kitchen. A Novel of Victorian ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 1 year, 6 months ago. under autumn , books , crochet , fans quilt , free patterns , ned , quilting , thrift shopping

Window on My World, Fans Finish, Beautiful Ukrainian Eggs from Canadian Needle Nana

I've turned around my happy chair in the living area so I can face this window and watch the clouds glide by. I can also keep an eye on the bird bath that is now up and running. So far, lots are taking a drink but only one American Goldfinch and a Robin have availed of a little wash up.

But as you see, the ice has receded except for shaded areas, and the grass is already showing some greening which always happens surprisingly fast. It is still quite cool with freezing temperatures overnight so I'm holding off ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 2 years ago. under applique , embroidery , fans quilt , food , quilting

Spring Springing, Slugging, Sashiko Stitching, Self-Soothing Slow Stitching from Canadian Needle Nana

Hearing birds sing for the first time on a walk March 5 was an amazing moment. The cardinal was singing his tiny heart out then and every morning since. Here are the pair that have been visiting my feeders all winter. I think they are the same as the female is notably small. Taken through my kitchen window.

Neddy relaxing with his Star Wars blanket below. One year old last week. On the face book group, SIL asked all the owners of his 8 litter mates to share a birthday photo and all 9 of us chimed in with wonderful ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 2 years, 1 month ago. under birds , books , embroidery , fans quilt , quilting , tumbling blocks , youtube videos

Peace and Plenty Here at the Wooden House from Canadian Needle Nana

We both talked about the sun today as sunny a sun as we have ever seen. It surged brightly behind the curtains before I opened them and blinded us on the morning walk with its clarity and brightness. I kept shielding my eyes wishing my sunglasses were not back at the house. The weather for days before had been gloomy with wind, freezing rain, and yet more snow. Maybe we were prejudiced because of this. Whatever. Sun illuminating all corners of the house is wonderful and spurring notions of spring- at least for this one day.

While the view outside ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 2 years, 1 month ago. under applique , books , epp , fans quilt , food , quilting

Loves, 7 or 8 of Them Today from Canadian Needle Nana

"Love each other or perish."

W. H. Auden

Monday is a public holiday here and in many of the Canadian provinces, Family Day. It's a day for families to take a midwinter rest or get outside and enjoy winter fun together. This year there are lots of planned activities. We will be dog sitting as daughter and family take a little overnight trip.

Love these faces...mother Abbey with her offspring, Petey and Ned. These Labradors love the snow.

The family was here last Sunday for snowmobiling. They all had a great time. Both the grandsons were here.

I ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 2 years, 2 months ago. under dogs , epp , fans quilt , foundation piecing , free patterns , ned , quilting , scrappy trees , shows to watch

Critters Big and Small, Imperfect Stitching, Exercise and My Brain from Canadian Needle Nana

4 Ticks!

Yes, I've picked 4 ticks off myself this season so far. That's three more than average. And I've had to extract one each from Hubby and Ned (though Ned is on a medication to repel parasites-too bad I couldn't have such). A lot of critters have been flourishing this year including these tiny as mites things.

And the garden continues to grow like crazy...I guess it's the heat. View from my kitchen window this morning showing the lawn on the left where I play ball with Ned.

I was working on my ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 2 years, 9 months ago. under applique , birds , cross stitch , fans quilt , quilting , wildlife

Moody, Memories, Christmas To Do, Table Runner Finish, December OMG from Canadian Needle Nana

I've been reading about how long it might take for a vaccine to get around to us. Present thought is September 2021. Well now. Surely that's got to be the direst of predictions. Of course, who knows what the reality will be but it's given me pause to think there might be many more months of this ahead for us especially as our numbers keep rising.

As you know, I have more than enough to keep me busy in the house and around the property but I do think I'm suffering some by not spending the ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 3 years, 5 months ago. under birds , christmas , dogs , fans quilt , omg , quilting

Turkey Photos, Winter's Palette, Fans Applique, Homemade Bagels from Canadian Needle Nana

In honour of my American friends celebrating their Thanksgiving-

Turkeys- live ones. They trot through from time to time, no rhyme or reason for their visits.

I love their feathers and sometimes pick up one around the property.

Such large bodies; such tiny heads!

I watched the snow falling all day long yesterday. Out every window it was the same view. Evergreens laden with white and the snow flakes drifting down. Pretty but I realized how narrow the colour palette becomes in a Canadian winter. No pinks or yellows, or blues. It's a beautiful one in its way with ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 3 years, 5 months ago. under applique , birds , colours , fans quilt , food , lovely likes , shows to watch

Inspiration, Indoor Gardening and Outside Chores, Fans Quilt, Free Patterns, from Canadian Needle Nana

We've been blessed for a week now with unseasonably warm temperatures. Just wonderful for walking outside and doing more chores like gathering kindling and window washing. Here is a look into one half of my indoor garden. I use the 3 step ladder for the washing- too bad if the window is higher than that! I just can't risk going any higher these days. You can see my kitchen window in the background and just beside the top of my shoulder is my camera with the good zoom pretty much set up there permanently.

While out there, I ...

added by Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana 3 years, 5 months ago. under birds , fans quilt , flowers , food , free patterns , movies

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