What, summer is over!???!! No it can't possibly be because when I went for groceries today the store was packed! People everywhere! Actually I think this is the second round of tourists the older ones that don't have little ones to tote around. The next group will be the leaf peepers! Then it will be those that want to join in on the fun at "Prelude". WELCOME to MAINE!
So hey thanks for checking in....let's chat a bit!
Fall is in the air....pumpkins are starting to show up.....leaves are falling and so are the acorns. My Roomie over at ACORNHOLLOW mentioned in her blog that acorns will be abundant this year. I hear that also and think it means we'll have a very cold and snowy winter. Grr! But what to do with all these acorns? I read that acorns can be used as a dye and they are a natural mordant. Some of you rug hookers may be aware of this and I may be last to know!
https:/fiderartsy.com and Mother Earth News has very interesting articles on the subject. Check them out and if you decided to dye some fabric, cotton or wool check back in and let me know how it turned out. Also used are rhubarb both leaves or stalks and black walnuts. I know where to get a bunch.
Today makes 2 full weeks since MR had his surgery. I have to tell you I am truly amazed and happy at his progress. He walks around the house on his own and is able to bend his knee more and more everyday. He was able to walk over next door and spent some time out on the deck. Getting comfortable at night and sleeping has been a bit better. I made him a small this pillow that he can use for sleeping. And look where I found him on Sunday?
Yup that's right...out in his work area. No cane in sight! Instead of playing Where's Waldo let's play Where's the Cane! Lol. He had his 2 wk follow up and the PA says he's ready to hit the gym for pt. Happy Days!
That's it for today....the sun is up and I may get another paddle in...
Thanks again for stopping in.....be sure to let me know you were here...drop me a comment...love hearing from you. I so appreciate all the comments.
A Dieu...till we meet again.
I have dyed with acorns before it takes a lot of then for a pale yellow/gold
ReplyDeleteGlad Mr is on the mend.
Happy paddling
Cathy
FYI, your link doesn't work because fiber is spelled incorrectly. Change that and the link will work. Glad your hubby is better.
ReplyDeleteHard to believe that summer is soon coming to an end. Glad to hear that Mike is doing so well. I am not a crafter but certainly enjoy reading your blog and seeing the things you create. Hope to see you soon!
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DeleteThanks so much Cindi....and happy you're here!
DeleteAlways happy to read your blog. Glad Mike is doing well.
ReplyDeleteLoved reading this and catching up!
ReplyDeleteYeah for hubby...and I can't believe how neat and clean his work area is. If only my hooking room looked half that good!
ReplyDeleteWow... Your MR's "work area" left me speechless. I've never seen anything so neat, tidy, and organized. I wasn't sure what I was seeing until I saw the open tool chest. Yikes! Can he come clean/organize for me?? ~Robin~ (TheCrankyCrow)
ReplyDeleteI have had success with black walnut dye but not acorn or rhubarb. I'm so glad Mike is doing well. He needs to give classes on how to keep a clean workspace!
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ReplyDeleteNot a bit surprised about Mr M’s speedy recovery! Glad this all went well 💗
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