Some Sewing

Today's sewing project is a cozy bunting for my newest grand baby, Gypsy. This is a mauve double sided flannel with a herringbone pattern that looks just like wool. Maybe it will keep her warm and toasty this winter!


My other granddaughter, Pepper, likes to wear dresses. This jumper is a pretty simple pattern that I made up with 3 coconut buttons on a raspberry corduroy.


Next week, dresses!

Flower Power Pumpkin

Howie surprised me one day with a beautiful, bright orange gift. The problem was that he had just begun a recording project so our time together being creative and artistic was spent in the music room, not with knives in our hands.

Shea came to visit today with the Etzel kids which presented the perfect opportunity to have Mercy carve a pumpkin with me.

I had an idea to do flowers so we began carving the top. Next we tried to peel the design from the skin. This was the first time I've ever tried this and it was pretty exciting to watch the design break out of the hard skin. Then light ! It needed to have openings for the light to shine through.


I think that you will agree that this makes a cheerful and colorful lamp! What I like the best is the way the light plays on the walls. Plus it is 100% recyclable.

Now I am convinced - carved lanterns offer plenty of opportunity to be creative, artistic and functional.

The Moon at Dusk

Today is chilly and rainy. The leaves lay resting on the earth, wet and fragrant. The sky is cloudy and the sun is about to bring darkness. It's quiet, but there is a certain tension, maybe it's tiredness in my body right now.

This time of year
This time of day
This time of change
Reminds me of the uncertain future that we have here on Earth.

Knowing Jesus is a comforting warmth to my soul!

On a happier note, Howie is busy recording the "Good News of Christmas" CD. It is vibrant and exciting.

Christmas

A time of hope and the fulfillment of hope.

Today the moon is full at dusk