Frost-nooo, SNOW on the Pumpkin!

Don't I wish that I had taken a picture of my pumpkin all covered in snow but no I was huddled inside my dark and cold home feeling humbled at how physically and emotionally dependent I am on electricity. I hate to admit that I did a lot of pouting as I tried to work in the dark. So this weekend was a first for me, a California girl, to see snow on green grass and autumn trees.

Exeter Fine Crafts

It was a scary thing to do! I took some of my work to Exeter Fine Crafts at the beginning of September to be juried. I was so excited to be approved to sell my felted creations there. I have always enjoyed looking around at all the amazing workmanship in this store and now I get to be a part of it too. AND in two weeks two of my birds sold!

              Saying goodbye to Early Bird and Snow White Owl.

       I love the connection to the town of Exeter, too. It is such a pretty place.

Flea Market Find

My Mom came out from California for a visit and our favorite thing to do together is antiquing so I thought I would share one of my little finds:

 A cast iron sheep to go with my little wooly ones.  I think they approve:)

Summer Highlights-A little bit of remembering...

My favorite spot in the summer-the front porch

           

A short walk to a beautiful place to relax

                     

Beautiful Grandkids visiting
(The Beach Plum Lobster)

                     

Our trip to Virginia and Appomattox Courthouse

                            

My son and grandson on the drums at church

          

Son and hubby playing chess at our yard sale-glad that's behind me:)

Taking Kate to camp and

                                       

Hannah visiting during school break

Theodore going to Summit Ministries

It was a wonderful summer.

Wet Felted Coasters

This was not real easy for me but I love the results so much I'm already planning more. 

I love the feel and look of handmade felt. I love seeing the layers of color and I love the way wool works as a coaster. I want to see if I can get better at it so more wet felting this weekend:)

I also like matching colors to my seashell collection.

Wet Felting

I thought I would do some wet felting the other day. I love the results but don't love the process as much. I'm not sure why-maybe the standing and getting wet?

I'm loving the colors-I will post pictures of the finished product later.

Nana Time

Our oldest daughter Sarah and her two small children came for a visit last week. It was a wonderful week together but my favorite moments were taking my grandkids to the beach. They loved it so much  and it gave me a lot of joy watching and playing with them. I got wet:)