Frosty morning
So this is what winter looks like on the Saskatchewan prairies and I’m afraid to say that it’s here to stay!
Stark beauty
There is a bitter cold that seems to creep up from the earth, rather than settling downwards from the air above, and in all the poetic hush there are moments containing the sound of tinkling crystal bells as the earth turns brittle with ice.
The garden has been sprinkled with winter fairy dust and has now settled in under a downy white blanket for a long winter’s nap.
I, however, have not been napping but have been making blocks until the cows come home! I’m quite sure you’re probably tired or bored of seeing these blocks continually showing up here but they have finally come to an end. I made a decision on how large the quilt will be and I’ve completed the final block! There is a total of 120 of these little lovelies and my quilt will measure 80″ x 96″. Hopefully the next time you see these they will be all sewn together and awaiting their turn on the longarm. I’m looking forward to curling up on the couch with a quilt on my lap and doing my favourite activity of binding. Aaahhh! Now that’s the perfect winter sport, as far as I’m concerned.
Stay warm, and happy stitching!
carol xox
I was just out at Jo’s farm taking pictures this morning of the trees touched by Jack Frost! It is so pretty, even if it is so cold. Love the photo with the windmill in the background. Looks like you have been a busy little bee! xoxo
I’m beginning to think that it’s going to be a looooong winter… we just had another major blizzard yesterday. The only way I think I can get through it is by focusing on the amazing beauty of it, and by quilting my way through it, of course :o)