My scarf that I am making with the yarn I purchased in Cow Head, Newfoundland in 2023 is getting longer-- 32" or 82cm long now. It takes a long time to make a scarf! I will keep knitting...it would be nice to be able to wear it this winter!
Just a little bit more to do on the Winter Woods cross stitch. There are some clouds in the sky above the mountains to add and some stars in the sky in several places on the entire picture. The deer got its tail this week too--I forgot to do it when I was working on that section! This should be done very soon!
I made some fabric postcards for my MIL and my daughter & Finn. They both received them in the mail on time for Valentine's Day. I found the snoopy fabric in my stash when I was looking for something else and decided that it would make good valentines.
We went to visit our daughter and Finn last weekend. We took Finn to the dog park one day and he wore himself out running around with all of the dogs that were there. We had Asian take out for dinner on my birthday and went out for ice cream for dessert. My daughter gave me this book for my birthday and I have started to read it--a fun read so far!
I borrowed this novella from my daughter--the story is set in Ireland and was very poignant. This is the same author who wrote Small Things Like These which I read recently. Both books are highly recommended!
A very tired Finn!
My daughter finished reading three more books this week so the total number of squares for her book blanket is 6 for the month of February.
Meanwhile, she is working away on finishing her Christmas blanket. She completed the gingerbread border and is adding the colourful bobbles --88 in total. All of the red ones are done now and she has started on the yellow ones. There are 22 bobbles in each of 4 colours. The red border is now finished as well--this picture shows it in progress.
Today is flag day in Canada. The Maple Leaf has been our flag for 60 years! We proudly displayed our flag on the front porch as did several of our neighbours. As you probably already know, we are facing several challenges from our neighbours to the south of us, which has resulted in an enthusiastic display of pride in all things Canadian. We have no plans to join the USA.
It has been a snowy week in our neck of the woods with more expected tomorrow. Finn had difficulty finding a spot to do his business this week as the snow was as deep as he is tall! They will be getting lots of snow in the next 24 hours too.
I will link up with Kathy and Frederique. I'm hoping for some sewing machine time tomorrow as we are likely going to be snowed in. Snow Day, Sew Day!!!
Your postcards are great! What a treat to get one!
ReplyDeletehappy flag day! I wish my family had stayed in Canada 100 years ago and not have to deal with all that is going on in the US now - Finn likes like he is indeed having trouble with all that snow. The crochet is all so pretty and colorful!
ReplyDeleteYour scarf yarn is a pretty colour and looks like it will be warm....eventually! Your neighbours to the south seem to be causing loots of issues around the world including the UK!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about the craziness from our current government. I did not vote for this and it feels like it's going to be a long four years. Is there a house available for sale in your neighborhood?! 😘 Those postcards are fun, and it sounds like you had a fun birthday weekend, too. Enjoy your Sunday, Gail!
ReplyDeleteThose postcards are super cute! I love the colors in your scarf. I applaud all the crochet and knitters. . .their projects take so long to make!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteLots of things to enjoy here, Gail. Love to see the wooly projects especially this time of year. Happy Stitching!
ReplyDeleteYour projects and your daughter's are lovely, and are coming along nicely. Cute postcards! Happy Flag Day ;) Thank you for sharing and linking up, stay warm and happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteyour country's flag is awesome ... i am ashamed of the orange stain, his Red Hats, and what my idiotic government is doing to the World ... please don't let this insanity invade your own government ... and please know that not all Americans are a$$holes ... stand with each other and do what you have to do to save your country from the plurality here who voted for the pos ... America is leading the World in serving as an example of what NOT to be...
ReplyDeleteHello and totally agree with you, spoken like an Aussie, telling it like it is, no b.s. He and his cronies are a disgrace and would be laughable if not so serious for us all.
DeleteHappy Belated Birthday. I have added those books to my reading list. It is quite long right now. Your scarf is progressing. Yes, it takes time to make a long scarf. I really like your daughter's granny squares. I am thinking of making some soon to use up my multitude of yarn scraps. Love the Finn photos!
ReplyDeleteCrazy happenings indeed, and I am watching all these things happen way down here in New Zealand. As you say, it's going to be a long four years, while the world watches and waits.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely fibers you are working with in all of your projects. Love the Snoopy postcards- how cute. Aaaw Finn on his snowy outing- Have a great week. Hugs.
ReplyDeletelovely scarf....be assured only ONE person wants to take over canada...he and his puppet minions that is...most americans don't even entertain the idea...and given that the bully-in-chief is better known for grandiose verbal utterings than real action i don't think you have any worries...he is going to be busy with the lawsuits that have already been filed and others yet to come...
ReplyDeleteYes, fly your wonderful Canadian flag high and proud, Gail. Gosh, has it only been four weeks?? It seems like four years already. =) Your cross stitch is looking wonderful and the scarf hopefully will be finished before not too long. I must look for those books. They both sound like great reads. Sweet Valentine cards, and as for Finn, he is always adorable.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful looking scarf! Your cross-stitch project is lovely! The blue aida cloth is perfect! I love watching the dogs frolic at the dog beaches. Isn’t it funny how they play together, yet grow very territorial when on walks? Happy Birthday! I am so sorry for our current government! Did not vote for a felon and am ashamed of our leadership.
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