More Leo

Leo is moving right along. I  put a row of background around him to get a hint of the finished rug. It seems I always gravitate toward blackish backgrounds on my larger rugs. In this case, I think it will help make Leo stand out. 

I think I will start on some of the flowers this week. The section of Leo that you see here measures 18.5 by 10 inches. To keep from getting bored, I'll play with some color! As I mentioned in a previous post, this is a good size rug and I don't want to lose my momentum.

Welcome to my new followers...and thanks for all the encouraging comments!

Have a great week!

Enjoy the day,

Robyn

Progress

Leo is moving right along. Mr. M. mentioned that his eyes are different colors. This was done intensionally...to make him look antique. Karen's original has mismatched eyes also...I like the look.

This photo shows the true colors. Love the green tones!

Color planning as I go...so far, I like the results. I am using Jeanne Benjamin's hand dyed wools...Old Gold & Old Locket...for the body, and here and there in his mane. 

I'm having fun with this big rug...hope I can keep a good steady pace!

Have a great weekend!

Enjoy the day,

Robyn

Meet Leo

I spy a few places that need some tweaking...but...he's taking on a personality.

 Today's main focus...mane.

Enjoy the day,

Robyn

September...on my frame

Bits of the coming season are appearing in my kitchen window. Here a diminutive squirrel and leaf cookie cutters rest in the bowl of an early tin candle holder. This pair will set the tone and the rest of window will fall into place around them. It's a work in progress.

Soon to become a work in progress...this is a Karen Kahle pattern called Antique Lion. It is a large rug 48.5 by 25.5. I have wanted to start it for a very long time.

I've pulled a few piles of wool out...translate...my living room is a total mess of wool. I'm trying to get a picture in my head of where I want to go. Karen's original reflects her wonderful paler pallet...I tend to lean toward a darker look.  Color planning will be keeping me busy today on this, "feels like Monday, but it's really Tuesday" sort of day. 

A new look in my window...a new rug...a new season...I'm going in!!!

***Keeping those devastated by Isaac in our thoughts.***

Have a great week...welcome September!

Enjoy the day,

Robyn

Before she flies away...

 Meet Grizelda. 

 Her hooked pumpkin corsage.

Bittersweet along her hemline.

 Her green hat compliments her petticoat.

 She will be flying North on Saturday.

Enjoy the day,

Robyn

Autumn Busyness

Coral roses from my garden

Whew! We dodged another one here on the West coast of Florida. We had wind and rain, but nothing close to what we had anticipated. For that we are very grateful, and are keeping those on the upper Gulf Coast in our thoughts. Thank you for the positive thoughts sent our way!

These guys kept me busy.

And by last night they looked like this. These pins will be making their way to Dade City for the Autumn Gathering at Antiques on Main on September 8th. 

I found some of last years bittersweet and added it to my mantle...I just couldn't wait!

The colors of Autumn....aren't they the best?

Hope your week is off to a great start!

Enjoy the day,

Robyn

Randomness...while waiting for Isaac

Made a few pumpkin pins...

Finished this little guy...

Gathered some supplies.

It will be a long weekend here. Isaac seems to be moving toward the West...this is good!

Have a great weekend...stay safe.

Enjoy the day,

Robyn

I had a few inquires about Annie's birthday chicken pot pie. Here are the ingredients I use...

I bake four chicken breast before hand, cube them and mix them with the soup and spices and a couple of handfuls of frozen peas. Follow the directions on the box for the crust and add the mix.

Bake at 350...sometimes I cover with foil so the crust doesn't get too brown before the middle is hot...about thirty five to forty minutes. Don't know the exact time...I just watch it closely.

We eat organic whenever possible, but you could use substitutes for all these ingredients. 

I know this is not rocket science, but my girl loves it! :)