The Dog Days of Summer
I'm still here friends, and if you are here reading this,
thanks for still being here!
We've had an eventful summer so far with friends visiting from all over.
It's been fun catching up and showing them around Seattle.
I've been pretty determined lately to do projects with the supplies I already have,
rather than spending money on stuff I don't really need.
(although, there is an afghan I have a pattern for that I really
want to make, that I will need to buy
yarn for…eventually. Lol)
It's pretty nuts when I think about the stuff I already have in my craft room
to create.
So, here's just a simple little flower necklace with buttons, and a star made of
cotton yarn that would look cute on a package or strung up with a few more.
and here's my current afghan blanket project.
This is yarn that I've had for believe it or not, about 10 years.
I found this lovely flower motif granny square. I still have a few more squares to go,
then I can start piecing it together! Yay!
Summer here in Seattle is simply lovely.
It rarely rains in the summertime though, and that would be my biggest
complaint. I know, I know! …most people don't want the rain, but these dry,
sunny, days for weeks at a time gets boring to me. :-)
(remember…I lived in a dry desert climate for 48 years)
Although, this is perfect weather if you are on the water.
We've been enjoying taking a ferry and driving to different places in
Washington that we've never been.
Last week, we did some hiking at Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic National Park.
It was so beautiful…I wanted to run down this hill with my arms open singing
"The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Music"
The deer were everywhere, and seemed to enjoy
the attention they were getting.
We even saw some different wildlife right here at our house!
I walked outside onto our deck one day and saw this Blue Heron sitting on
the neighbor's roof!
I like how his shadow looks in this shot.
He was really keeping an eye on me from that safe distance.
Port Townsend, Washington was another little stop we made for
some oysters on the half shell and a beer. This was the view
from our spot on the outdoor patio.
The temperature was perfect.
This photo isn't great, but this was a beautiful little yarn shop in
Port Townsend called
I can't wait to go back to their store when I can spend more time in there!
Check out their link, they even have a blog.
Well, I wanted to say hi and let you know a little bit about
what I've been up to.
How is your summer going?
Becca
Comments
It's hot and sunny here and I am ready for a rainy day but there are none in the offing - it's clear sailing for two more weeks apparently - ouch!
The pictures you took of the mountains etc. are gorgeous - no wonder you wanted to run free...
that yarn store looks great!! :)
that yarn store looks great!! :)
tootles
Carol
Kate :}