PRUSSIAN BLUE EXHIBIT

I went to the New England Quilt Museum with my friend Kathleen.  The special exhibit was "A Passion for Prussian Blue, Vibrant American Quilts from 1830 to the Present."  I was pleased that they allowed photographs without flash. The quilts on display were just so beautiful, I love Prussian Blue!  Here is one
of the quilts with that special blue fabric.

The museum has wonderful displays on-going.  Check them out on the Web for current exhibits!
 
Remember to play a little every day. :)
Peace, Diane

June, Summer Is Here!

We had a few just perfect days but then the wind and cold showed up again. Darn!  I hope my flower seeds will germinate.  I want a a lot of zinnias to use in my silk eco-printing.  I'm harvesting rose petals from my rose bushes and I'm trying out some False Indigo leaves too.

We visited the Audubon Society Center yesterday.  I was hoping to go to Squam Lake Science Center but it was really too windy for a two hour walk around the center so we decided on an alternative and it worked out well.  I took some photos of the raptors including a bald eagle.  They were in large cages behind fencing that unfortunately wasn't easy to shoot through.  I did manage to get a couple of good photos focusing on the eagle.

I went out last week and took some pictures of Lady Slippers.  They are beautiful wild flowers that come out in early spring for just a short time.  They are protected wild orchids and I love finding them.

Remember to PLAY A LITTLE EVERY DAY!
Peace, Diane

Sunny Days!

We have been so fortunate to have such a mild winter and recently and some very Sunny Days.  My brother and I went for a ride Saturday and enjoyed the look of spring.  The frost heaves were another matter on the back road we traveled.  It was worth it though, beautiful views of Mt. Kearsarge located not too far from home.

I looked out my kitchen window the other day and saw a hawk grab a woodpecker!  So fast!!!
He held it to the ground and just stood on it.  That gave me time to find my camera and make sure I had an SD card in it.  I took many pictures and I so happy with them.  Here are a couple.  Sad for the woodpecker but it's nature.

I've been Eco-printing silk scarves with onion skins and red roses.  Love the look when I add the iron mordant.  Pictures soon. :)

Remember to Play a Little Each Day!

Peace,

Diane