Stuffed Dog Prototype

I sewed up a prototype for a stuffed dog that I am thinking of making. I did a very hasty stitch job to see how the pieces worked. Already there are changes that I am going to make so it is easier & faster to produce. 

Pattern pieces drawn up & cut out

Stuffing & assembly

Here he is

Some kinks to work out. You never know how something 

will turn out till you try it. It is a good starting point.  : )

CSA Box #5

Another instalment of the local agriculture we get every week.

I never tire of the variety and beauty of the local crops. : )

In The Front Yard

The garden in the front yard is shaping up nicely this season...

In bloom right now...

Hostas

Pink Cone flowers

Spyrea  

Most summer mornings you will find me sitting out on my front porch swing,

 reading a book, drinking my coffee and enjoying nature.    : )

Cottage Weekend

Went to a friend's cottage this past weekend up in Muskoka Region. It was so great to get away and relax on the dock, go swimming (Lake was really warm!) boating, and even did some antique shopping! Awesome time spent with great friends!

On the dock

They had this cool Heron sculpture. 

Every morning there was a fresh spider web masterpiece.

These are about the only flowers that the local wildlife hasn't eaten!

Aaaahhhh. Nothing like an early morning swim before breakfast! : )

New Book Ends

I was spending the day with my friend shopping and having

 lunch when we went into a store and I saw these book ends. 

Of course they were just like my dog and I had to have them! LOL!

If you know me then you know I have a bit of a thing for dogs. 

Especially if they look like my dog. LOL! : )

CSA Box #4

You never know what you're going to get....

I am finding new recipes for all these veggies... : )

Bike Panniers!

I just got these stylin' vintage bike panniers! They are SWEET!

Got them on Etsy from The Reclamation Dept . 

They are made from vintage Swiss army bags and modified to fit on your bike rack. 

They are awesome! Used them today when I went to the store for a few groceries.   : )