Flowering Unseen!

My last two posts seem to have developed 

a poetic theme. Must be something to do with

Spring!

'Full many a flow'r is born to blush unseen',

Gray's Elegy

These images conjure up Spring for me

and ......

 in our little garden, what did I find this week.

peeping out from the foliage.

It gave me such a lift.

I smiled all day.

Not much craft work to show and tell

about this week.

I have been working very hard on the Fairisle sweater.

I'm onto the armholes, which proved difficult, to set the pattern.

I had one false start, as the pattern was not

lining up. Had to undo it but on the right track now.

It's very logical but I'm not!!

Last Sunday, I was very excited to be the highest bidder 

on Ebay, for a group of vintage, rag rug tools.

As the last few seconds ticked by, I found myself

dancing around my work room,

 in high excitement.

Not very decorous, you may say but fun! 

The first craft skill, I learned, after knitting, was

rag rugging. The scissor-like tool on the left

of the photo, is called a 'speed rugger'.

I have one all ready but it is made of wood and fragile.

I look forward to using this more robust looking tool.

I haven't made a rug for some time but I have one in my minds eye.

 My next project, when the commission is done.

This is one of my rugs

Lily

 I have a busy weekend, lined up

In the pop-up shop in Harrogate, for part of the day, today.

Only a week left, so if you're in the area.

Pop in! 

You're sure of a friendly welcome.

I'm also looking after a flock of Chinese Geese, for a friend.

Life's never dull.

Hope they're friendly.

I'll let you know.

Have a great weekend everyone x