Friday, January 20, 2023

Friday finish!

 

This week I worked on some new projects and some old. I got a kit to try, so had to do that. Of course, I never follow directions, but mine came pretty close to the original, except for the eyes and I added a tail. It is nice to work from a kit and learn a few new tricks and get ideas for making more, with more details.



I have also been testing kid's kits for bracelets. I finally figured out how to make a Paracord bracelet. Nick likes to make friendship bracelets, so I got a kit for that and to make Paracords, so now I can show him how to make them, when he comes over.



And, I have been working on a block, to balance out the ones I had made, years ago. I was thinking of making it into a long banner style, but not sure if it is too long, so will think that out, the sashing will add to the size, but I can keep that smaller.



Last weekend we rode down to the ocean. A lady informed me, that the waves were over 30 feet, that morning, of course we missed them. But it was still beautiful and a bit rough.



At the wharf, I spotted a bird sitting on a rock, by itself. A first for me, a Razorbill. He didn't seem to mind getting his photo taken.



At home, I have my daily visitors. This Dark-eyed Junco, was enjoying some seed, that he found on the ground.



Today I looked out and spotted this Red-shouldered Hawk. He was sitting above my neighbor's chicken coop. I suspect he was looking for mice and squirrels, that come in for the feed. 

I hope you enjoyed your week. It is a great time of year to put out seed, the birds are more hungry in the winter, since food sources are scarce. It brings me joy to see them every day. 



3 comments:

Fiona said...

Lovely sewing... I think it's good to try out new things every now and then... just to get our brains working a bit..... seems like it has been quite a harsh winter in a lot of places - the birds would need some help with food...
Hugz

acorn hollow said...

Always great pictures and your always working on fun projects I bet your grandson will love making those bracelets
Cathy

kcmrugs@gmail.com said...

Beautiful bird pics!! Sweet cat and what a nice gma to figure out a craft