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Stravaiging

Falling leaves, slowing down

We are all just creatures, all of this planet, and only nominally in control of our bodies at any time. And if we are also all stardust, why do we expect so much of ourselves and of others? Isn’t it a feat that we can tie our own shoelaces, let alone use mobile phones and TV remotes? Why do we push onwards, feel guilty about extra coffee breaks or not ticking adequate numbers of things off lists? Where are we trying to get to?

a tiny falling down shed in a tree-lined field

 

Shaggy toadstoolI definitely feel like I want to take more time to just be. It seems to be the arrival of this specific autumn that has pushed me further along the path. I am soaking up the unfolding beauty of my local landscape, the myriad little stripey-shelled snails shuffling about on the newly wet road this morning, the particular combination of deep reds and golds on a single turning bramble leaf, bright green crab apples resisting the onset of rosier shades. There’s so much to wonder at, and it is all happening around me, and everywhere else, constantly.

 

 

 

 

 

autumn leaves

More time to stop and stare is definitely called for. Or possibly stop, stare and stitch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

snail on a stalkI have to give myself permission to do this ‘just being’ thing. No-one is holding me to account so why is it so difficult? I’d have no hesitation in advising others to make a habit of taking qualm-free time out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

silhouette of a house against a busy sunlit sky

I will have to practise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

shadows of woman and dog on tractor tracksI will start in November.

Comments: 2 (Add)

Tart on November 10 2024 at 20:26

Hmm, getting there!

liz lawrie on November 10 2024 at 14:37

But did you? Have you? I hope so.

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🧵Thanks for the lovely sales of my wee kits-in-tins this last week or so. New stock in production today of Indigo Patchwork and Indigo Garden tins.
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Does anyone dye yarn with all the rich dark nuances of black cherries? 
I think that would be perfection.
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Admittedly tomorrow I may feel the same way about wild strawberries, or starling plumage. Today, though, is a cherry day
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Stitching at the kitchen table tonight. 
Small project, wonky stitches, no rules.
Finally finished the simplest shawl(ette) and it’s off for a wee bath. May show it off when it’s blocked🤗
Just before the heavens opened on us. 
Again!
Morning walks with Bruce🐾
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New bundles in the shop! 
Lots of blues, lots of birds - bit of a theme…
Each bundle is a one-off mix of fabrics, threads and finished items - often sample pieces I’ve made - and always a little extra tucked in the box too😘
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Wednesday windowsill - garden gleanings and my own wee stash of hand dyed threads from favourite dyers🧵🤗🧵
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A coffee break with slow knitting. 
My new mug from recent travels perfectly captures west coast beach colours on a sunny day🤗

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