Yes, another storm. Second one this week and this one left a good dumping of the white stuff. There must have been a little freezing rain over night too because the snow was heavy. Grrrrr, enough already! This is getting to be a bit much.
Millie gets a bit distressed when the snow is deep enough to disappear in. In my defense, it was deeper than it looked when I put her out to pee. Poor little girl. The look on her face when she sank to her neck......
So I had to bundle her up in a heated blanket and she got some extra treats to win her heart again. Within an hour she had forgiven me. And next time to took her out I had the step shoveled off.
Since my snow plow didn't arrive today, and the snow continued and fall and blow around, there was nowhere to go - so no excuse not to hook all afternoon. I ordered this pattern from Vintage Heart Primitives and it arrived last week - "Here's My Heart". I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it. I hooked the Mom and daughter first and then grabbed a piece of wool for the background
Now I need to come clean here. Perhaps it's all the snow and bad weather that is making me stupid. Or maybe I'm just plain stupid because I looked at the piece of wool for the background and I knew it wasn't enough. And I knew I didn't have anymore. And yet......I started using it anyway. Duhhhh!!
It's time to out it down for the night and try to decide my next step. The chances of me finding another piece of this wool are slim to none. But none the less, it felt great to have nothing to do all day but sit and hook. (OK, it's not like I had nothing else to do.....I just chose not to do anything else. Lol)
Time to knit for a short while until Downton Abbey comes on TV. This season hasn't been the greatest (in my opinion) but last weeks episode was much better.
This is beautiful! I just love it. Hope you enjoy your show tonight.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, the snow is really deep over there. ahhhhha... Poor little Millie, I feel for her. That cold would go right through her even with a doggie coat on.
ReplyDeleteI love that Amish mother and daughter pattern. It looks like a fast project to work on. They look like my ceramic Amish figurines. You never know, Deanne may just have what you need or close to it.
I've got blood tests early in the morning and I have to fast 12 hours and I have little signs everywhere." FAST". I was quilting and I was getting "SLOWER".
Hugs,
JB
I love the piece you are working on. I am sure you will figure out something.
ReplyDeleteI still love downton abbey. We have had more than our share of snow also cold and blowing round.
stay warm
Cathy
Kim,
ReplyDeletePoor Millie! Loocie and Ellie have had their share of problems with this weather, too.
Since you have 2 rows around the entire, just consider it halo-ing (is there such a word?) and hook the rest of the background with a dark color. I think that could work.
Hugs :)
Lauren
At least you made it all the way around...seems you have options!
ReplyDeleteIt will all work out. I haven't enjoyed it but that is okay. I am just hoping it finishes with no one dying well except that one guy. Only not Bates doing the you know what.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, have a nice evening.
Very sad to hear about the storm. Poor Millie not able to beat the cold...
ReplyDeleteYour hooked rug is absolutely beautiful! Just pick a similar color to finish the background... I can almost imagine Millie's expression when she sank in the snow... lol! Poor little gal... ;-)
ReplyDeleteI loved that photo of the raised hands in the snow. I also like how you chose the mother and daughter with a heart. Just lovely!
ReplyDeleteYup, I'll stick my mitts up too, blowing and snowing here this A.M....poor Millie, Angel hates that too, plop, right in the deep snow......I love the rug your working on, beautiful, Blessings Francine.
ReplyDeleteI don't blame little Millie for not wanting to go outside, brrrr! I'm sure she really appreciated that heated blanket! Love the rug pattern!
ReplyDeleteGood morning, so glad you stopped by for a visit-this has definately been a rough winter for most of us-was bad down here too in the ozarks-very cold Enjoy your monday
ReplyDeleteI love all the pictures and your sense of humor! Don't hate on me, but I'm actually in sunny Florida right now (last minute decision)! Sending warm wishes your way...
ReplyDeleteOh, the luxury of a day when you have nothing special to do! Isn't it wonderful when those days show up! Love, love, love your hooked piece and Miss Millie looks well recovered in her heated blankie!
ReplyDeletePoor sweet furbaby...so sweet curled up in the blanket...I'm loving your new work just wonderful enjoy your evening hugs lil raggedy Angie
ReplyDeleteGood luck to you and your endeavours. It hasn't snowed yet here in England.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Love love, Andrew. Bye.
Poor Milly...she's like me, ready for spring!
ReplyDeleteAs for Downton, I think the season finales going to end with Mr. Bates being found the murderer and Anna pregnant. Yikes!
Millie's face is so sweet. Even Eddy the Boxer is having trouble finding a low spot to do his duty! Another storm is heading our way tonight. Everyone is holding their breath for Thursday when temps are rising to almost 50....great, flooding will be next!
ReplyDeletepoor baby in the snow,
ReplyDeletethe photo is precious.
I love the pattern you are working on.
Kim
ReplyDeleteI really like your latest rug! It looks large, is it?
It sounds like little Millie is very well looked after.
Maybe spoiled, dare I say :>)
We must be in the same neck of the woods because we are getting that same snow !
ReplyDeleteOh my Mountain Man has been stuck on Downton Abby for years now ! I can't believe it he even shushes me if I try to talk while he watches it .lol