Quiet Repose

I have peeled myself off the floor after all the reno’s and will make up a slide show if you want to see what we’ve been up to. A little bit of finishing up, but mostly we’re done.

With my morning coffee the other day, I also enjoyed the view. Isn’t nature amazing. It’s becoming frosty and cold and some teasing moments by Mother Nature that we just might have snow for Christmas. Yes, it’s time for my yearly rant about wanting snow for Christmas, and the evil eye from everyone I say it to.

In the meantime, I will enjoy my favourite season, Fall…………and the beauty it brings. The light coming through from the morning sun, lit up the whole yard next door.

The colours of miniature trees to brighten up an otherwise lonely garden.

My favourite plant in the garden is my Heavenly Bamboo. Evergreen and changes colour to match the season. Green from Spring to Fall, and Pink/Orange/Red from Fall to Spring, what more could you ask for. And with frost on the leaves, even prettier.

And across the street are these birch trees with their bright white trunks that glow with the morning sun and make a statement all their own.

A year later

It’s hard to believe that it’s a been a year since I had to say goodbye to my special little girl. In memory of her passing, I made this website for her.

I hope if you’re an animal lover, you will enjoy the pages. If you’re sentimental, you might want to grab a Kleenex for “Patrol’s Diary” page.

And, there is music. It does get a bit louder than when it first starts, so be aware so it doesn’t  startle you. It’s a nice piece of music called “Aerith”.

So with that, I will leave you to visit her site if you would like to.

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Assembly Line Underway

A new holiday season is fast approaching and I’m on my way to decorating the tree….

And as if you need more sources of fabrics, click here for a great one on Etsy. Lynette from Honey Bee Humble puts together some great bundles that are perfect for doll makers and good prices. The fabric is good quality and there is a nice selection of designers to choose from. Two bundles I bought from her in the past year are these.

This one is called April showers and it’s Riley Blake line, I got this last spring.

I made a pair of Toe Up Socks for Colleen and I had some of the yarn left over, so I made some doll socks. Don’t they just work perfectly with the fabric.   Complete surprize, didn’t plan that at all.

This one is a collection of polka dots. So timely, I have designed an elf ornament to make for the shop I sell my dolls at and these are so bright and cheerful, perfect for elves. Along with my other polka dot fabrics, Janet will have quite a gathering in her store. I found these in her Moda selections  and are called Mary Jane Patterns by Sandy Klop.