Here we are completing another weekend in lockdown; where one day rolls into another so easily.
I had a minor distraction, making myself a cute wee pincushion —
I joined the Tilda Lovers Facebook group and others were making them this week, so I thought I'd join in too. The link to the free pattern is on the Tilda website.
It's EPP and a nice design to fussy cut; my attempt was fair, but I'm happy enough with it.
It was another pleasant autumn day today; we had a wee bit of rain overnight which was welcome. We've had just about 5-6 mls three nights in a row now and we think that perhaps the farm is greening a little but of course we need a lot more than that to be able to feed the cows over the winter and spring.
I helped the MOML shift the cows along the road this morning - nothing more dramatic than simply making sure they turned into the gateway but it formed the start of today's walk.
I continued along the road to show you the hairpin corner in the road. Contour and water ways dictate so many aspects of our lives!
There's a nice view up a valley at this point too.
I 'jumped' the fence into a paddock, walked cross country and ended up at the other corner of the farm. I wandered along the river bank back to the main bridge so I could walk home up the main race/track.
Hello to the girls as I walk on by. Happy now they've got a fresh paddock and some silage.
I had a minor distraction, making myself a cute wee pincushion —
It's EPP and a nice design to fussy cut; my attempt was fair, but I'm happy enough with it.
I spent time on my truck and tractor Buggy Barn quilt. The pile of vehicles that need their applique finishing is still larger than the pile of done ones, but it won't be long till the scales tip the other way, and then I'll be done. It's all just simple round the circle work now with no big super tread tyres left to do!
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| All done pile |
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| To complete pile |
It was another pleasant autumn day today; we had a wee bit of rain overnight which was welcome. We've had just about 5-6 mls three nights in a row now and we think that perhaps the farm is greening a little but of course we need a lot more than that to be able to feed the cows over the winter and spring.
I helped the MOML shift the cows along the road this morning - nothing more dramatic than simply making sure they turned into the gateway but it formed the start of today's walk.
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| If you expand the photo you may be able to see both the bridges. |
When we came here there was only this small bridge to cross over, the cows mostly forded the river - not very easy when there's been rain and it's up a bit. A flood took out half of the old bridge a few years ago but there's a nice little step for me to climb up onto it (the thrills in my life!!!)
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| I also like to try and play Pooh Sticks to get rid of the debris but it's all a bit big and heavy and stuck! (And the water is deeper than it looks!) |
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| See, it's looking a little greener!! |
'til next time,
happy stitches,
I saw the Facebook group for this cute pincushion, and I may give it a try. Yours is beautiful! Lovely scenery too.
ReplyDeleteIt is a delightful pin cushion. Looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteGlad the cows know how to behave.
thank you so much for sharing your scenery - I just love seeing what looks like small mountains, rivers and then a palm type of tree will be in one of the photos totally unexpected in my opinion even though I know you have them. I am missing traveling this year - we had planned to head to the north Rockies this year all the way to Glacier National Park which we last saw about 5 years ago - we do love our parks and well be glad when we can travel to them again. We hadn't planned to head out until August and we know things can change but with so many doctors saying this virus might come back strong and possibly stronger in the fall/winter we decided at our ages & medical issues it will be best to stay home until there is a vaccination
ReplyDeleteThose truck blocks will be so cute all put together!
Cute pincushion..
ReplyDeleteLike the fabrics you are using for the trucks and tractors...
The cows are good girls, guess they know there's a little green in the new paddock..
Well I would say that you are 'truckin' right along there with those big trucks--
ReplyDeleteand what cute pincushion--think I did see that somewhere's yesterday??
and I love your walks--
luv, di
Hello Raewyn,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post! The pictures of your walk and the countryside are beautiful. I love the river.
Your pin cushion is so neat. I'll have to hop on over to the site and see what I can do. I'd love one, and also to make others for gifts.
Lovely quilt blocks indeed.
Have a blessed week ahead.
Thats funny to see your pincushion Raewyn as I just discovered that free pattern on the Tilda website yesterday & it really appealed to me. I often check in with their freebies as they have lots of them. Your pincushion looks great to me! Will you machine applique your tractor blocks or hand applique them?
ReplyDeletecute little pincushion.... and the tractors all look well made.... more lovely walks and it all looks beautiful... such a lovely time of the year too...
ReplyDeleteKeep well
Hugz
Your pincushion is fantastic Raewyn, love the fabric you have used. Very enjoyable walk , so nice to see the Bush and that you have good water in the river, good to to hear you are getting some rain and the paddocks do look a little greener. Fingers crossed you get some more.
ReplyDeleteCute pincushion. Oh I love your foray with the cows and the streams.
ReplyDeleteA lovely post Raewyn...Thanks for sharing your beautiful spot in the world. A very cute pincushion too xx
ReplyDeleteYour fussy cutting looks good to me.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely view up the valley.
Usually jumping the fence is frowned upon on the farm.
What a cute wee pin cushion.
ReplyDeleteLovely walk as always.