" "Artists are visionaries. We routinely practice a form of faith, seeing clearly and moving toward a creative goal that shimmers in the distance – often visible to us, but invisible to those around us.” – Julia Cameron




Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

~Pattern Making~


Good Wednesday morning to you.  This 13th day of February has begun with sunshine & birdsong, squirrels scurrying about, smoke wafting from chimney's, a walk in the crunchy snow, puppies frolicking, chasing sticks and bounding up to me for treats each time he does his business (potty training is almost complete:)...

(Please meet....Young Oliver...."Ollie"...LOOK at those eyes!  They grabbed my heart the second I saw them!)

......Inside a fire burns, the house is tidy and hot cocoa simmers on the stove awaiting my favorite mug.  In a few minutes, after I've showered and dressed in something comfortable, I will be attending my online writing class, mug of cocoa  in my hand,  for an hour and then... I will be heading into the studio for the remainder of the day...my young companion at my side.


Before I go...I wanted to tell you that I believe I am going to be making "Looking For Love" into a pattern.  Well, it will definitely be one of the patterns in my next *Booklet* which I am hoping to have available late March...just in time for sugaring season, as it will be "Maple Sugar Season" themed... but I think I may also offer it on it's own as an e-pattern and paper pattern.  I've not had a new pattern in quite some time but this one seems like the perfect one to get me back into it. :)


*Thank you all so much for your emails, messages and comments regarding Odie's passing..it means the world to me and I appreciate the much needed time and the opportunity to find myself again.  I am hoping that by getting back into blogging my writing will find it's way to the surface again..and I thank you all so much for reading and listening. :)* 

Wishing you a joy filled day.
doreen 
Doreen

5 comments:

Joyce Mayer said...

Ollie is precious. The unconditional love of a dog......truly warms my heart.

Hugs

Primitive Stars said...

Love your Header picture, sooooo cute....and so is Ollie, yes, the love of a dog is true love.....Wonderful blog, Francine.

Susan At Glen Oaks Primitives said...

Ollie is a beautiful pup.
I am sorry about Odie.
Your little mice are adorable, especially in the distressed wavy mohair.
Have a wonderful day today.
Hugs,
Susan

Ani said...

Good Morning! It is a soggy misty morn in coastal Carolina today this day of LOVE! <3 You sound like you are off to a fantastic day, lil' Ollie is the cutest pup, I know he loves his Mom!

Have fun today, don't work too hard - look forward to the pattern.

Happy Valentines Day! Ani in NC

Doreen said...

Thank you ladies so very much :).

hugs to all of you. D