Thank you to everyone who let me know that there was a problem yesterday with the comment form (otherwise I might have thought that you didn't like me anymore, and I would have sat in a corner and cried!!). Hopefully all is well - although in fiddling with things I managed to move my sidebar from the right hand to the left hand side!
I may have mentioned once or twice recently that we have had a lot of rain! The River Slitrig this morning was crashing over the rocks, but the heron was quite unconcerned
a handsome fellow
I'll just straighten a feather
have a little scratch
perfection!
It rained most of the afternoon - the birdbath was in danger of overflowing!
there were puddles on the path
then late in the afternoon, the rain went off and the sun came out! The water in the birdbath was so still you can see a reflection of some leaves in it
the lupins and poppies have been spoiled by the rain
and the honeysuckle, which has only just flowered, is looking rather sad
The light was so poor for most of the day that I was worried that I wouldn't be able to take photos of the Hope Love and Friendship stitchery (which has still to be pressed)...... but the late gleam of sun came just in time
working the bow in chain stitch means that it stands out nicely in the centre
The knitting needles that I had ordered arrived this morning, so after I had finished the ironing this afternoon, I sat down and made a start to my Sheep Carousel tea cosy
This shows the first few rounds of the corrugated rib (I have worked a few more since taking the photo). Next comes the vikkel braid, something which I haven't done before. I've read through the instructions, and I think I understand them ........