This book is a history book, a biography of cotton, and could possibly be read as an epic novel. I discovered it through an online quilt history list. Members of the list were praising the book for many reasons, one for the wealth of information, another for its fascinating read. I decided to purchase it [...]
Archive for the ‘Nature’ Category
Cotton History and Going Green
Posted in Clothing, Going Green, Nature, Places, Ruminating on January 30, 2010 | 17 Comments »
The Moon
Posted in Inspiration, Nature, Places, Seasons on December 5, 2009 | 7 Comments »
I love suggestions. Deb and jude suggested we post photos of the moon. I contribute this….a Mendocino moon I took many moons ago. And another view, a sliver of beauty on Mt Whitney, always a place to find a perfect moon.
Searching for the last idea
Posted in Inspiration, Nature, Places, Ruminating, Seasons on December 3, 2009 | 8 Comments »
Lately I have been a little discombobulated. I get this way when I look at my calendar, and I realize there is more to do than I have time and energy. Not complaining. Just searching for inspiration to see me though, as this is the one thing that takes me to a place of acceptance. [...]
Over the river and through the woods…
Posted in Nature, Places, Seasons on November 24, 2009 | 11 Comments »
We just arrived in Mendocino last night after a twelve hour drive with the three cats. We were all glad you get out of our cages. Jeanette and her fiance arrive tomorrow evening. My brother and his partner arrive Thanksgiving morning. I am not sure I will be posting too much, but I hope to [...]
Old stencilled fabric
Posted in Antique/Vintage Textiles, Dyeing, Nature, Quilts on November 20, 2009 | 10 Comments »
When I was doing a little research on Florence Peto, I came across a quilt in a book published by the Shelburne Museum, Art of the Needle, and realized I had some “doilies” with a similar look. The explanation from the book on page 100, described the technique: “The blue-gray color was sprayed over flowers, [...]
Crimson leaf
Posted in Nature on September 25, 2009 | 5 Comments »
One leaf, three backgrounds. Not much more needs to be said. Nature is like that, isn’t it?
Whitney cancelled
Posted in Nature on September 4, 2009 | 13 Comments »
Late this afternoon we were to have left for Mt Whitney and our plan to start the climb on Monday. It is not to be. I am still sick. No whining. It is simply a fact, and I cannot seem to find my way out of this lousy cold that I caught a week ago. [...]
A Training Hike
Posted in Nature on August 17, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Sunday is usually a day for slow rising and coffee in the garden if the weather permits, but this morning we were up by seven, eating oatmeal and fruit and packing a lunch for a long day of hiking. As I was making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and drinking coffee, I had this faint [...]
Fantastic Flyer
Posted in Nature on June 7, 2009 | 10 Comments »
Years ago, I lost a dragonfly pin that had been a favorite piece of jewelry. It was not valuable, just a piece of costume jewelry, but one I wore all the time and treasured. I am not a big jewelry person, but when I find something I like I wear it all the time. Somehow [...]
Women of Flowers
Posted in Indomitable Women, Nature on June 1, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I have spent the last two days in the garden tending to roses, planting some ground covers, and enjoying the chance to be outside in perfect sunny and warm weather. I think if I had been born in the Victorian era, I would have been drawn to botanical illustration. I find this medium captivating and [...]
Archives
-
Recent Posts
Categories
-
Recent Comments
Erin on Waiting……. Pat Sieler on Waiting……. valerie rule on Waiting……. Patty on Waiting……. Kari of Writing Up A… on Waiting……. Calendar
Pages
Categories
