Yesterday there was a bit of slush on the deck, but no real snow here. Sunny today, but cold enough that the frost never melted in some places. Cold enough for the wool coat.
I've had this coat for over twenty years. For much of that time it's been my primary winter coat. I have started wearing raincoats more often (better for riding the bus and walking when it rains of course), but this is still my favorite for a cold day. It is showing it's age a bit and needs some mending.
This morning's project:
I can see covering the whole backside of the collar with stitching. I don't think I'd ever have thought about mending this way without Jude. Thank you...
I also spent some time at a demonstration/sale put on by the local weaving guild today. A very generous group of people. I watched spinners, weavers, a carding demonstration and had some wonderful conversations. And then came home to try plying yarn. Crocheted up a little sample too. It's going to take some practice, but it's a good next step.
This handful of roving did not come from the sale, but rather from the farmer's market. It was a gift from one of the vendors. I had stopped to watch her spin and to look at her yarn and we started talking. She thought I might need a bit of orange for my sky scarf one day...
Today is one of those days when the heart feels full.