Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Thankul for Early Evenings


Fall and winter are interesting seasons for so many reasons. The days shorten and evening comes earlier, dark and cozy, spent with winter craft projects. Out come the knitting needles, the glue gun, sticks, ribbon, craft paper, beads and the like.

 
Heavy knit bedsocks 

 
Twig Vase with dried roses

It seems somewhat sacrilegious to make crafts when the evening sun of summer beckons you to spend time in the garden or walking or just enjoying the wonderful warmth of a sunny season. Ahh but then the days shorten and it gets dark earlier...it is perfect for making gifts and spending time learning new things. Yes I am thankful for the early evenings!

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  1. I have been doing the same thing, I even organized my craft room for those long winter days!

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  2. I was going to ask for a picture of that twig vase! I love it!! And now that I know what an accomplished knitter you are, I may not show my efforts again.... :)

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    1. The vase was super easy!
      Glass jar (salsa jar) twigs from the branch shedding tree out back...and a hot glue gun! There is one thing you should know about my knitting skills...I knit socks.....that's about it!

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  3. Fiona - those bedsocks are AWESOME! i swear this year i am learning to knit! i love the vase too! but you are right on the money - i love early winter evenings for projects that just don't seem right to be done on a summer evening. winter, early evenings, it's a time of rest and restful things. these posts of yours have really got me thinking about being thankful. thanks so much. much love.

    your friend,
    kymber

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    1. There are some good instruction sites for knitting online and Ralph loves those big blue socks in winter...better than slippers! I am glad your enjoying the posts! Sometimes I think we miss little things we need to be thankful for!

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