Dang it, snow. Oh well, winter had to come sooner or later. This year it was much later, so I can't complain. Many things come with the snow...
One thing is I get to test the limits of my greenhouse. If you look closely among the living is parsley, sage, mint, and way in the back is spinach, lettuce, and garlic. They are hanging in there. I can't say the lettuce is growing by leaps and bounds, but it is alive.
The next good thing about winter is I will finally sit down and finish my table runner project. Then I get to start on a new quilt for the winter. The material is bought and dying to be cut and sewed. I love these rolls of fabric, because to be honest I don't enjoy picking out the fabric. I also dislike cutting the fabric. So you may ask why do I like quilting ? I love the monotony of the sewing. I used to hand quilt with a hoop and loved it, but it was too hard on my wrists. My loving husband got me a fancy pants sewing machine. It even has a dial to slow down my lead sewing foot. Have I ever mentioned my husband is a police officer?:)
In closing, we seem to be buttoned up and ready for winter. Ella's only fear is that her giant moose bone will get covered in snow and not found until spring. 
I know how you feel about the snow. We still have some on the ground yet from last week's storm, but with any luck at all it might melt. I don't know why I'm not ready yet, but I'm not. Your greenhouse is very productive, much nicer than my plastic covered hoophouse. I won't put mine up until April though, because it would never stand up the snow to come.
ReplyDeleteI love your quilting projects! I sew a lot, but have never made a quilt, though I admire them greatly.
Thank goodness for colorful projects to work on during the upcoming winter months.
I love too how my projects take on the season. I have a few quilts waiting for me and a whole lot of knitting. Enjoy the hibernation! XOXO
ReplyDeleteYou can see the fear in Ellas eye poor thing the worry of it all.
ReplyDeleteThey do say it is a dog's life.
I hope your greenhouse keeps you in greens.
The lettuce is probably awaiting longer day length to awaken new growth. Unfortunately a long wait from here. Ten hours seems to be the magic number. I do envy you over your greenhouse. I don't envy you over your winter. :-)
ReplyDeleteI dislike winter more than anyone, I think! But you at least can try with things in your greenhouse, the winter stops my growing season all together.
ReplyDeleteI really admire the list of things you have "put up", I had no idea a home canner could can meat!
The quilting looks like fun. I may have to try some this winter.
ReplyDeleteBonnie, have I ever told you how much I like reading your posts? Lead foot sewing..that is awesome and I can totally relate (no sewing machine here yet..but wishing for one..oh heck, what am I thinking..I've enough to do already). You'll have to keep us informed of how your winter projects proceed, I like the looks of the fabric you picked out. One of these days I'm going to need to steal a wine recipe from you :)
ReplyDeleteMy hubby was going to build me a greenhouse -- but other things keep popping up. Someday.
ReplyDeleteI used to quilt and loved the results, but found it just took too long and I would lose interest. I'm glad you have fun with it though. :)
it's the one thing i love about winter, inside projects and crafts. i love being indoors but not when it's gorgeous outside. when winter comes i am always ready to "bunker" down and get my craft on!!
ReplyDeletethe greenhouse looks a lil different....and your hubby sounds sweet like mine. i remember your wedding photo's!!
thanks for all the kind comments you leave for me. i often think of you as i photograph my feathered friends!!
I'm not ready for winter, but there is a part of me that is looking forward to 'hibernating' and getting those projects inside done. Those are lovely pieces of fabric, I'll be anxious to see your finished project!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day!
Belo trabalho...Espectacular....
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Oh yes..winter is perfect for quilting. I've seen those jelly rolls of quilting fabric before. They are pretty awesome, though I have never bought one before. I have made a few quilts in my day, but it's been a few years. I would like to get back into it.
ReplyDeleteOh you are going to be very busy, I like winter for that reason I would sew and sew then I discovered snowshoeing, I do not sew as much now, I am not sure if that is good or bad :).
ReplyDeleteLove the big bone. B
I love the colors of the quilt pieces! It'll be fun to see it finished.
ReplyDeleteHave fun quilting! Haha, love how Ella is guarding that bone!
ReplyDeleteHi - I found your blog though Kate at High Altitude Gardening. Today we had our first snow. Your blog is lovely,
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