Monday, June 8, 2009

Identify Yourself

Hello Knitters!

Here are photos of all the squares in our two blankets. Check your collection to make sure you know what's what. Most of us have all twelve squares, except those waiting for a lavender sunflower field. Please note, your squares may vary in color and decoration from those pictured below.

Sheep Pasture (Yvonne & Janalee)

Barnyard (Marna & Pam)

Raised Beds (Toni & Michelle)

Flower Meadow (Denise & Allyssa)

Vegetable Garden (Leah & Nina)

Horse Pasture (Barbara & Shannon)

Pond (Shannon, Jim & Bazzi Family)

Plowed Earth (Kathleen & Trish)

Wheat Field (Katherine & Debbie)

Hayfield (Trish & Toni)

Oat Field (Patty)

Cornfield (Debbie)

River (Natalie)

Lavender Sunflower (Anette) This field is coming to us all the way from Germany in September. It's worth the wait!

Remember to RSVP for the Road Crew workshops in June. Happy Summer!

Sunday, April 26, 2009

The Mill

Wolcott Mill - 9am Saturday - We have stepped back in time and find it refreshing. My daughter and I arrive a bit early and enjoy our time together. The rest of the Brownie Scouts will be here soon, and everyone will earn a try-it badge called Movers.

Mill, oh mill upon the hill,
you turn your wheel by weather's will.

Miller, grind the grain to be
flour and bread for you and me.


We sing this kindergarten song as we step towards adventure. We have half an hour to explore the grounds. The morning air smells so appealing. A chorus of spring peepers welcomes us. Off we go!



Pussy Willows

The trail along a fast moving river...


...gradually turns, to follow not-so-fast water.


Vivian makes an important discovery: a raccoon mom and her little ones have already been here for breakfast.

Perhaps the little raccoons learned to fish today by watching their mother.



Skunk Cabbage, named for its smell.

Spring Beauties

A tiny Trout Lily seems to yawn and stretch and welcome the morning sun.

Dutchman's Britches make us think it's laundry day for the fairies!



Marsh Marigold

Mayapples, sometimes called mouse umbrellas


Two wet dogs having a grand time in the water, later jump on us with muddy paws!





Next Week....