... well into January and no blogging, stitching, photos, or crafting.
I have struggled with stitching and even knitting, but arthritis in arms and shoulders is winning - maybe I'll beat it when the weather gets warmer!
We have many lovely wedding photos, (see previous blog), and after browsing I looked at some of the other photo collections
and made a "Mosaic Monday" of memory scraps:
... a rose, always a favourite,
lots of celebrations,
thank goodness the Vapourer didn't eat the whole apple tree!
yummy scone,
painting with watercolour pencils,
teddies that went to South Africa to live,
fun on a wheel,
was Barney really as small as that?
ceramic and pine needle woven mat, made by my dear friend Kay, in USA.
.. at 94 she still makes beautiful things like this!
lily bud and lace,
hand carved by a German craftsman,
lovely Victorian scent bottle, sadly now broken.
a favourite old small jug,
great grandmother's watch,
lovely threads,
sewing machine, long gone.
Happy memories - it's always nice to look back, but better to move on so I'll take a couple of pain tablets and come back to today!
Oh Connie how miserable not being able to do the things you love, like you say hopefully things will improve when the warmer weather arrives. In the meantime although not as satifying as actually doing the craft, making fabulous mosaics is fun and certainly showcase your considerable talent! Keep going. ♥Sue♥
ReplyDeleteThanks Sue - I'm sometimes frustrated, but I really appreciate the good things I have, especially family and friends.
ReplyDeleteI always find something to enjoy each day! Connie.
Connie, loved your reminiscing and the photos that accompanied it!
ReplyDeleteBarney is certainly a cutie pie.... how old is he?
Please take care .... I enjoy your writing!