Dogwood blossom motif

This is just a swatch. I have not decided what items to make. Should I make a tablecloth? place mat? Curtain tie back, etc, etc........ endless possibility and unless I make up my mind what to make of this motif, this will just remain a little piece of pretty little motif laying somewhere alongside my stash of yarn, unused, unseen and not good for anything except to collect dust. An Idea is of no use to anyone unless applied and or given physical form to benefit others.

Year 2010 Winter Walk

Note photo taken today. 1/5/2010

My first walk this year. It is cold but I wrapped up with fake fur vest underneath my fleece jacket and a fleece lined crocheted scarf that I wrap around my neck and part of my face (covering up to the tip of my nose ) to prevent the winter wind from chaffing my lips. This is very effective for the air around my face is warmed by my breathing. I also wear my crocheted hat that I pull all the way down covering my ears and forehead. I leave just enough gap between the hat and the scarf to be able to see. I thought about crocheting or knitting a combination hat and cowl that will have opening for the tip of the nose and eyes and will be worn as I have described above. This is what I have to do in order to be able to spend time outdoor during winter time. Some of my fingers actually turns white from absence of blood flow when I get cold but this time I did not experience such.

The sun was shining bright but there was such a hush, no barking squirrels or twittering birds along the roadsides. The nest that I took photo of and posted on previous post "Sign of Spring 2010" is still there undisturbed. Part of the lake is frozen. I feel better that I tried to walk, if only I could do this everyday, I will still be able to keep in shape even in winter time. It is a 2-mile walk.

I'll try to work on that hat-cowl combination and if I succeed I will post it either here or on Crochet me, http://crochetme.com/

Sign of Spring 2010

Note: This photo was taken fall of 2009

I took this picture during one of my walks. The nest was fastened onto a wild ox-eyed daisy. The bird used the top of the whole plant to hold the nest, fastening all the leaves or using them as foundation for the nest itself. I'm curious to know what kind of bird made this and I wonder if it would use the same nest this year. I hope no one disturbs this nest as I am checking on it everytime I walk. I'm going to mark the spot so I would know where the nest is, when Spring time comes. I hope I can take a picture of the mama bird on the nest. This is something to look forward to. May you all have a great New Year 2010!