I have still been digging up weeds in the backyard for an hour each day. I use a large shovel. The ground is soft, so it's easy. I have seen four ladybugs. They always open my heart and make me smile. I am pleased that they are attracted to the orchard. I love the bright red color of their bodies and their tiny black spots. They are just adorable. They have so much style: like penguins and woodpeckers.
The sweater is coming along nicely. At this point the knitting is very meditative and relaxing. I learned how to do the Italian Bind Off on Youtube. It's a really beautiful finish. I've always loved hand sewing. I had to concentrate hard to remember the sequence, but memorized it after a few times. It reminds me a little bit of kitchener stitch, with a variation.
I hope you have a wonderful Easter or Passover. What are your plans?
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Ladybirds always lift my spirits too,, just like the sight of butterflies flitting amongst the flowers. I will have a look at that bind off and give it a whirl.
ReplyDeleteHi Cherie, I found more ladybugs on the artichoke plant today. Enjoy the Italian bind off...
DeleteYou are doing so well with weeding your garden! I found ladybugs on my rose bushes, the other day - much needed as there are aphids on the rose buds!
ReplyDeleteI have not heard of the Italian bind off until now! I know the Kitchener stitch, but have to look up the directions each and every time! LOL.
I've no plans for Easter. How about you?
Thanks Bless. The ladybugs are so special. I'm just enjoying a quiet day, today, cooking and knitting. Happy Easter.
DeleteLady bugs eat aphids so they are always welcome in our yard. I love to watch the Monarch butterflies that flock to the milkweed we grow. Your sweater looks wonderful. I am almost to the shoulder join on my cardigan which is a kitchener stitch join. Kitchener stitch requires lots of my concentration-I don't know why it is so difficult for me to do successfully. No real plans for Easter down my way.
ReplyDeleteI think I have milkweed, too, Anita. I'll have to look it up on Google. I wrote some notes on Kitchener stitch, and it helped me to remember it.
DeleteHappy Easter! I did plenty of gardening today, it was so lovley out it was perfect. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteThat's great, Mereknits. We went hiking. The weather is gorgeous!
DeleteHere we believe that seeing lots of ladybirds (that's how we refer to them) in the Spring means a long warm summer. The fact that I have not seen a single one does not bode well !!
ReplyDeleteOh, that's interesting, Eloise. We always have long, hot summers. They always brighten my day and make me smile.
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