Shades of Blue

My natural dyed batts.

But to get there, I had to grow the indigo.

harvest the leaves and chop them up, cook them, drain off the liquid, aerate it and then take the oxygen back out,

to end up with this scary looking potion.

Meanwhile, Hassie's still-dirty-even-after-washing-and-carding wool

was pre-moistened and ready to go.

So fun watching each piece turn yellow in the vat and then blue as it hit the air.

Such a fun day I had for myself.

It really was much easier than I had anticipated.

Next year I must remember to grow twice as much indigo so I will have enough liquid to create darker hues.

But for now, I look forward to spinning these lovely shades into yarn.

In January.

Much else to do right now ;)

Fall Harvesting

Happy Sunday,

~Joan

Fallingwater

Have you been to this organic architectural masterpiece?

GO!

This is one of those places that pictures just cannot capture with any degree of mastery.

You must feel it.

Smell it.

Hear it.

Breath it.

Frank Lloyd Wright was pure creative genius.

And when you go, stay here.

The Summit Inn

Authentic History

Wide comfortable verandas perfect for a little knitting hour, people watching and sunset viewing.

Wonderful Dining and

The most perfect large stone fireplace

ideal for a nightcap with the one you love.

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If you are a lover of art and architecture as I am, visit Artsy.net  
Their Frank Lloyd Wright page is worth exploring!  



The Party Pavillion

That old ugly carport just had to go.

Just had to.

So we set about rebuilding.

I had a treasure that I had planed to incorporate into a new home for my sheep, but since the old cow barn works just fine for them,

my very favorite second hand store pickup found a new home on a perfect perch.

Thus, the new carport is complete.

Best of all, it is ready to double as an awesome party pavilion.

I love it.