Cold, blustery, windy, snowy, chilling Winter! We've been a bit spoiled the past few months with traces of snow -- and mild temps. Today we awoke to 13 degrees, winds gusting to 40 mph and 3-6 inches of "lake effect" snow expected.
Thankfully for me when winter arrives the cardinals flock the feeders. We were graced with 6 or 7 pair of Northern Cardinals this morning -- I captured a few quick shots here:
Foreground - Male Northern Cardinal with Female Cardinal in Background |
The stump hanging to his right. He uses his left leg for all balance and function. |
Here you an see the claws of his left foot on the feeder. |
Finally -- I took a class at a local QS yesterday, a Wool/Cotton applique from Kim Diehl's book "Simple Graces". In class we prepared the background, the wool, and the cotton applique pieces -- and we were able to place some. I finished up placement this morning and it's now ready for sewing. Nice thing about wool applique -- it works up fast -- cut, place, baste, glue or pin and use a blanket or overhand stitch to finish !!
Isn't it beautiful ? We're very fortunate to have a local Quilt Instructor (and friend) that does an extraordinary job of choosing fabric, hand dyed wool, and lovely over dyed floss for completing beautiful projects like "Yesterday Remembered" from Kim Diehl !!
Lots to do -- thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day !
--Karen
The birds are so beautiful and you are so fortunate to have them in your neck of the woods to take those beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteNice job on your flower vase. I'll bet you are biting at the bit to get the first stitch in it!
Thank you for coming to class and being such a wonderful student!
Oh my....I can't believe these sweet birds actually come to visit your home.....how wonderful!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Kay in Scotland