Rocks

Here is my sunshine grandson picking up rocks at my favorite beach.  He’s a keeper!

Rocks, originally uploaded by shannabeane.
Erik at Jasper beach.

Hurrah…April Census is done!

And 106 miles later I am home! I have a lot of things I want to do here at home so I am glad to be finished. My car worked again today as a truck caused me to veer into the ditch on a mudcovered road. He slowed to help me but the 4 wheel [...]

Mary Elizabeth

Mary Elizabeth is the sixth doll and last doll in the first set. I am very pleased with her. She has long black hair made from roving wool. She has a small heart neck lace and buttons on her nubuck leather shoes.
The dollmaker challenge me to cut the first 2 yards of tea dyed cloth [...]

Overcast

Oh, I hope this is a restful day. My body is telling me to slow down a bit. Every part that can move is screaming at me me! My brain however seems to be in control and the creative juices are tumbling out like toddlers rolling down a hill. My neighbor finished the first bench.  [...]

The Etsy shop

Tomorrow my DD is going help me get my dolls onto the Esty site. I am also posting some handbags and other handmade items there.

Mae

Mae, originally uploaded by mabeane6.
 

Ah, Saturday

Its raining but mild and DH is here all day. I love the days we can spend together. Just having him in the house is comforting. He does all those little things I forget or overlook and is a quiet presence. It will be a good day.
I had a very busy day yesterday that included [...]

friends

friends, originally uploaded by mabeane6.
 

Gretchen

Gretchen, originally uploaded by mabeane6.
felted wool coat,homespun dress, brown felt hat, roving wool hair

Frosty spring morning

Chilly 26 degrees when we got up this morning.  But…the sun is out and it will warm up. I went to Machais yesterday for jury selection and was there all day. Tired  today from all that waiting around and sitting.  I did get chosen again and have to report om May 7th. They will have [...]