Yesterday afternoon I listed some wool yardage for sale on Facebook. Number 1, 2 and 3 have sold so far.
Also today, someone asked if I'd draw the following pattern for them, said yes and gave a price. Actually I saw her initial inquiry about getting a pattern drawn on FB so told her to think about it and to even contact the other people who offered a solution so she could compare. Would be happy to do it for her but want folks to be happy with their choices. She responded and tomorrow I will draw this patriotic chicken design for her, sweet, eh? Was so hoping to have my chicken rug done by today because Lauren (Rugs and Pugs) and Sue (Vernon Junction) are going to embark on another rug hooking event and I wanted to join them long distance by doing my own design using alternative textiles. Am sure I'll not get this remaining background all hooked by the end of today. Lauren says I'm a fast hooker but I'm not that fast. And finally, the casualties of having a roof repaired. I live in the woods, have no gardener as I'm it. Back in the day I used to get on my hands and knees, pull weeds and mulch. Now when I'm up to it my yard work is doing what is most important at that time. So you won't be seeing any lovely gardens that my other blogger mates share.
That said, here are a few casualties and I'm doubtful the daylilies will bounce back and for sure the Bleeding Hearts are gone for this year.
More injured daylilies; actually I took several photos surrounding the house but when you've seen two photos of struggling day lilies you know what the others would look like.
One of my cement drain splash blocks was cracked as the wagon wheel ran over it. And since it rained on Friday this the what the truck and wagon did to my yard. It's an eyesore to the normal weeds that grow in my yard but soon enough the weeds will fill in those mud spots. Below is the side yard.
And here is the front yard. Moss tends to be the weed that grows most here.I've still work to do tonight and tomorrow ~ draw a pattern and ship some wool. Finishing my chicken rug isn't looking hopeful. Happy hooking.
Saundra
Good luck with everything. I am looking forward to retirement to get back into gardening. I just dont have the time working so far away to do what I would like to. Do like your patriotic chicken rug. Janice
ReplyDeleteHow fun you are going to join them virtually. The rug you are working on is wonderful as always.
ReplyDeleteThat damage is unacceptable! There are ways to protect gardens near the house.
I do hope you call them back to at least fix the cement splash guard. On another note I think the day lilies will be fine maybe not this year. But it takes a lot to kill them.
Cathy
Glad your enterprising is paying off...the patriotic chicken rug is fun. Boo hoo about the toll on your yard. I don't have a gardener either. I used to have someone who helped cut things back in the fall but not anymore. :-( So, my gardens and yard are a hot mess these days. Weeds gone wild, ya know? It's sad that I so looked forward to being retired to garden - something I so loved - and when retired, I physically can't.
ReplyDeleteI am surprised all the wool did not sell in a heartbeat!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun rug you are drawing!!!
Loving your chicken rug.
When I had my house resided, my gardens were trash for the year which I totally expected. The next year they were perfectly fine.
It is hard to keep up with a yard. Mine is very small but loaded with perennials. Once you get caught up, it is time to start over again.
Love your Chicken rug and the pattern you are drawing too !
ReplyDeleteIt is really hard to keep up with weeds ....we have had so much rain it is even more difficult . I like moss growing , its a pretty green color ! LOL
Too bad your flowers got knocked down with the roofers . Look out for nails scattered around ....when we had our roof done 5 years ago , we found a lot .
Yesterday my husband & I trimmed shrubs , I did flowering ones by hand , not sure if I will do much hooking today , my hands ache .
I wish CA had more natural settings for homes rather than over manicured fantasies. Love your woods and the moss. Be thankful it's not bougainvillea!
ReplyDeleteI love that rug. My goodness, that is so much damage. I am sure it will grow in since it is almost summer. Your wool is so pretty. I hope you have a lovely day today.
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