Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Welcome Autumn

Photo by Bruce Patrick Smith
      On this the first day of Fall, I wanted to share some of my favorite themes in creation that reflect the the brilliance of the season. 


Photo by Bruce Patrick Smith
Photo by Bruce Patrick Smith
Photo by Bruce Patrick Smith
      In my family we have several autumn traditions that are a must, and we look forward to them with anticipation. We love apples! Apple crisp, apple pie, apple cider, and especially homemade apple sauce.
Photo by Karly A. Smith




             Leaf picking is another of our Fall pastimes.
 We just can't pass up a colorful specimen.



Photo by Karly A. Smith
Photo by Karly A. Smith



This is the time of year that my favorite nuts and flowers are ready to be cooked up for dyes. I have been actively dyeing a lot of wool these last few weeks.









As we move in doors with the cooler temperatures, it is time again to bring out the autumnal pieces that evoke such warmth and inspiration.



Civil War-era water gourd gifted from a friend
Storage bag made from old linen

Photo by Karly A. Smith

Free Wooly Pattern

These are the colors of wool I will use for this pattern. As always use what inspires you. (Click on the pattern to download the printer-friendly version.)
Various Natural-Dyed Wool & other Over-dyed Wools
Blue Squash
 Enjoy the fruits of the season!




5 comments:

  1. Such beautiful colors and inspiring.

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  2. What beautiful fall colors . . . in nature as well as the woolens!
    (You have a talented family of photographers as well!)
    L

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  3. Wonderful pattern. We have the same traditions in my family. I have been making apple sauce forever. Apple crisp is a must. We head out to Mapleside in the middle of September for apples and then once again in October for the next group of apples coming ripe.

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  4. Hola. Avui he descobert el teu blog a traves de Pinterest. M'encanta tot el que fas !!
    A partir d'ara animé seguint tot el que vas publicant.
    Molts petons des de Barcelona (Catalunya)

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  5. wonderful! Hope I will meet you at the show in Penninsula

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