Winter approaches as December dawns

A December sunrise at Cedar Ridge. 

 

Sunrise and Sunset both are spectacular here at the ridge.

This is a busy time of the year.

As the year draws to an end I reflect on all that has gone by this year.

Looking forward to a New Year.

All things Red

 This is the quilt I made for the SAQA trunk show.

I love the colors. Red and Turquoise are turning

into my favorite colors.

Christmas  is in full swing.

I got Rosie color pencils, markers, crayons.

Plus one of those new color books.

The book I found has a section explaining

what to do with the book. Lots of ideas for

patterns etc. Good for an artistic great grand child.

Next Series

Lexis daughter

My next series will be of children of friends.

So far I have chosen  6 photos to use.

It will be interesting to see if I can do faces.

Sunday's grand daughter picking apples.

 

Finally I can download from the camera

 This has been a crazy year.

For some reason my computer swallowed my photos.

Thanksgiving break brings the adult grands home.

Brent came over and changed the batteries in the

smoke detectors, moved a table in the studio

and worked on my computer.

I won't tell you the simple fix but now I can

access photos from my good camera.

SO I will be able to post with new photos.

Thanks Brent.

How my surroundings influence me

 I was talking about thinking about moving but

Looking at the art I produce - show me that my

woods around me is my muse.

 I am busy getting ready for Thanksgiving.

I am making curried Brussel sprouts,

mashed potatoes and cranberry chutney.

Oh a pumpkin pie.

Everyone have a great Thanksgiving.

Looking out my windows

 This morning  I was looking at a house on the

inter net.  Only 2 acres. plenty of room for my art.

Screen room, plant room. A shop for my husband.

 BUT I would have to leave this peaceful place.

We really need to simplify,

But how. In our area big places like ours

do not sell.  This place is getting too much work

for us. I guess wait until we have. too.

In the meantime I enjoy my little bit of heaven.

Fall on the Ridge

 The leaves finally showed their colors.

My favorite time of the year.

I have been working on a Blue Heron quilt for

a friend of mine, It is a struggle.

Finding my grove after a 8 month absence.

 I had to make another heron after I ruined

the first one.

My next project is a sunflower after I finish the heron.

Looking forward to Thanksgiving.

My family are all good cooks.

I will be making the Brussel sprout casserole.