The weather was perfect yesterday. The sunshine and mild breezes beckoned me outside all morning. By afternoon, I knew it was time to indulge for a while.
I grabbed my thread box and a few scraps of linen and just followed my muse. I listed to music and visited with the little wren who has a nest in one of the birdhouses. She is a talker!
A little while later, I had a tiny bouquet of lavender finished. I can actually smell the lavender in the kitchen garden as I sit here. The breeze was in the right direction with me downwind.
Claudette decided to bring a mouse onto the porch. Thankfully, she hadn't harmed it (yet). I told her what a good girl she was so she wouldn't run away from me. Even so, I did have to follow her around the porch until she was close enough for me to grab her by the scruff of the neck. Once I did, she dropped the mouse and it scurried away. I was glad that Crystal was off in another direction so she missed the exchange, or she would have certainly chased that frightened poor mouse.
I put Claudette in the house and then coaxed Crystal in, too. That way the mouse stood a chance of making a safe escape. They were confined to quarters (despite their noisy protestations) for the rest of the day.
I'm not sure how I'll finish this needlework. Perhaps a lavender sachet would be most appropriate. Yes. I think so. I work today, so I'll think more about that when I get home. This was just the ticket for me for now, though.
Glad you found some stitching to do.
ReplyDeleteIt will make a nice sachet.
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn:
DeleteJust what I needed. I'll embellish the edges of the sachet when I assemble it over the weekend. I'll share my finish next week.
xoxo
Donna
Oh, that is the cutest little bouquet! Glad to see Mojo decided to be a bit more helpful today! (-: And you even got to participate in a little Cat & Mouse game... ick. I'm pretty sure the mouse was a love offering from Claudette to assist with getting your mojo back.... (-;
ReplyDeleteHi Lois:
DeleteThanks, dear! It was nice, even if for a little bit. As for the mouse, I'm glad it wasn't injured. Last summer when I took a chipmunk from Claudette, the scared chippy bit me. Man that stung! This mouse ran off the porch and disappeared into the center of one of the bushes before I could get Claudette inside. I've learned to grab my leather garden gloves before attempting relocations anymore. I feed those two cats every day, so I'm not too thrilled when they "gift" me...especially when it's on the porch. ugh
xoxo
Donna
aaaaah - just what the doctor ordered for you! Your stitched lavender is the only way I dare enjoy it, at least not close up anyway.
ReplyDeleteHi MA:
DeleteIt is fragrant. While I love the scent, I can appreciate that it may be too strong for some people. I promise I'll remember not to send any of that your way, dear.
xoxo
Donna
Sounds like a wonderful day. I can just picture it from your excellent description.
ReplyDeletePerfect tiny stitch.
And Claudette, no one likes mouse breath.
Shirley
Hi Shirley:
DeleteIt really was. I even took a short nap in the sunshine. aaahhhh. Thanks. I'm glad you like the little lavender bouquet. I'm laughing out loud about "mouse breath". Ain't that the truth?
xoxo
Donna