Paper Whites and Musings

My paper whites are looking promising.

They sit on top of a little round table topped with a rooster rug

in the corner of the kitchen

where only days ago our Lily cat would have her meals.

Life in the place of death.

Isn't that the way?

I find the little bulbs and shoots encouraging.

They seem to smile in the face of Winter.

Here is a close-up of my current project Guardians of the Orchard.
The various lights in the background do a fun dance
which make the apples and trunk stand out.
Some of the lights are warm, others cool but from
a little distance it works.

When I first started to hook (circa 2000), I thought
only those who could afford to make or buy hand-dyeds could create this
variegated look but after years of playing at it I found as-is wools,
carefully chosen, would do the trick as well.
I also discovered marrying wools ala Karen Kahle and
that was a tremendous help.
One thing I regret is that I didn't ask more questions early on.
I was too embarrassed by my lack of knowledge.

I bought this tool box for $5 at a yard sale last summer.
Love putting wools in it.
I have a weakness for baskets and wood containers and tote bags.

And my comfy hooking chair.
A French woman from across the river re-covered it for me.
I'm off to hook with my friend C soon.
Stay cozy.