Good Intentions, Gentle Thoughts

We are settling into 810 sq feet of apartment

after living in 2300 sq feet for years.

Yes we sold and donated lots but the remains 

of the storage unit will be emptied early September.

With unexpected cooler temps

(I had a blanket on last night in the deck)

my thoughts are turning to Fall colours and patterns.

I’m close to done with Good Intentions:

Designed By Kathy Barrick 

I made several mistakes and switched 

a couple colours but she’s cute!

We’ve got a family member down South waiting 

results of a covid test.

They will likely find out on their birthday.

I would be surprised if it’s positive as they’ve 

only left the house to go to outside church services

since March.

On a gentler note, being in the rv and living

outdoors led us to observe the changing 

of nature in New Brunswick.

What a comfort to know seasons continue

their march, no matter our chaos.

The geese began to congregate early August 

to chat about their trips South.

The loud honks and heavy wings beat the

hot air above us while down below

cicadas’ incessant hums filled the air.

A child was at our site when I murmured 

“Those cicadas!”

He looked at me startled, “You mean that noise?” he asked.

“I thought it was the ground saying it was hot.”

I love his version ♥️♥️♥️

May you take joy in observations of the changing seasons

Cozies

Atlantic Canada got Dorian-

Here in my town we had strong winds and 2 inches of rain.

In other parts they had 5" of rain and category 2 winds.

Apparently Nova Scotia is 80% without power.

The storm brought cooler air too, so out came these:

My wool socks from Briggs & Little mills nearby.

I have 4 pair and they are toasty.

I've also been working on cleaning yellow stains off a 60 year old quilt.

Much came off with OxyClean, both from soaking and washing,

but a friend recommended this Italian soap and I was lucky to

find it locally.

(My friend used this to hand clean a yellowed wedding dress and

she couldn't believe the difference.)

Here is the quilt, a twin size plus and hand stitched. 

A client gave me this quilt while I was helping

her declutter. 

She was disgusted to find it so stained

and asked me to keep it or pass it to the thrift store.

I decided I'd try to remove the stains and then

offer it back to her.

As it was made by her mother she may want it but in good repair.

I've also been making lasagna today to take to a family 

who just lost their elderly mom.

The house is filled with the delicious smells of sauce and meat.

I handed off the guild project rug to someone else and now

I will turn to my own for hooking again! 

Warm socks, baking and quilts--

all cozy representations of domesticity.

Happy Week...