Beautiful fall colors are drifting into the landscape--along with a bobcat, a hawk and a trio of deer.
The deer spent the whole day in our backyard yesterday. It was fun watching them nap, graze, and nap some more. I didn't even mind that they nibbled the rose bushes. They will be cut back in a few weeks--so no harm done.
They also enjoy lapping up the birdseed that scatters beneath the feeders. Silly things.
I guess they will try anything.
I tried something new too. Silly me.
Black background blocks.
I am learning that black is not the best color for a quilt. Especially if you have a white cat. As we do.
Or any furry pet.
It's picking up the loose fur (and lint) like a magnet. I really do like the color contrast of the leaves on the black background, but still, just sayin'. . .this will probably be the last black quilt I make.
That quilt is just beautiful, it looks navy in the picture:-) Everytime I knit a dark shawl or afghan I say never again--corgi hair on it all the time! Great nature shots but can't say I would be too thrilled to see the bobcat!
Posted by: Suzanne | October 08, 2007 at 12:34 PM
Your wildlife looks abundant! I don't have deer down where I live, but do have a few hawks drop by to check out what they can find at my feeders.
Posted by: Alice | October 08, 2007 at 12:46 PM
How cool! I'm amazed at the wildlife that visits you. I never get those kind of visitors. That I can see, that is. Though I do find the little malted milk balls the deer leave for me on my lawn.
Posted by: happy zombie | October 08, 2007 at 01:46 PM
I love your quiche gallery. I could eat it every night...I literally could with all those recipes.
:)
Rebekka
Posted by: rebekka | October 08, 2007 at 02:16 PM
wow, how neat. lots of wildlife around oyu. I can't believe that very large kitty!!
Posted by: katie | October 08, 2007 at 04:29 PM
Everything is just a wee bit better with a tad of cat hair on it~smile~ I LOVE the quilt..
Posted by: Lea | October 08, 2007 at 05:03 PM
Wholly-molie... it's Wild Kingdom over there!
I have a black quilt WIP; now I feel a bit discouraged... our cats drop and roll on every quilt project I pull out and always leave their furry calling cards... lol.
My children and I enjoyed your nature show, so thank you for the pictures.
Posted by: Natalie | October 08, 2007 at 05:37 PM
OH WOW!!! I can't believe you had a bobcat in your back yard! That's just really amazing - no wonder the rabbits are gone. With him and the hawk they don't have much of a chance do they?! Love the pix, your yard looks wonderful! Em
Posted by: Em | October 08, 2007 at 07:07 PM
How wonderful to have opportunities for wildlife to "visit" you. I still love your quilt although I guess black would be a problem in picking up bits of lint, etc. It's still a gorgeous quilt and I love it!
Posted by: Junie Moon | October 08, 2007 at 08:33 PM
we have hawks too and coyotes and deer around here, they roam at night . you gotta love the Tee I saw on a gal yesterday it said "your just not dressed til you got a little cat hair on ya."
Posted by: pat | October 08, 2007 at 08:36 PM
I am a portuguese woman, and i love very mutch your work and pictures, very pretty.I love the quilt it is wonderful.
What is a bobcat? It is a lynx?
Posted by: hortensia rosa | October 09, 2007 at 02:13 AM
Wow! I enjoyed your wildlife :)
Posted by: Felicia | October 09, 2007 at 02:49 AM
Oh my, what wild excitement you've been having around there!
I'm sorry I missed sending you and Ginger 'get well quickly' wishes while you were ill (I'm so behind on blog reading) - but I'm glad to hear you're both doing better. Just skimmed through your remedies below - thank you for those!
The black quilt is gorgeous - what a shame that black seems to magnetically attract everything white in sight...
Hope everyone stays well this autumn~xox
Posted by: tinker | October 09, 2007 at 03:24 AM
You're so fortunate to have these creatures visit your backyard. I just hope they survive the season.
Take care,
Tere
Posted by: Tere | October 09, 2007 at 04:02 AM
Wonderful wildlife, I'm envious. I can see alot of rabbits and red squirrels but that's all. Nothing really exciting like a bobcat.
Posted by: Livia | October 09, 2007 at 06:07 AM
Great wildlife photos! I see hawks, woodchucks, rabbits, possums, and chipmonks often - and I'm only a few blocks from downtown!
Boy do I agree with the black background in quilts! I did my first paper pieced small quilt with black years ago and vowed "never again!"
Glad you all are getting over the fall colds. Equal parts of whiskey (bourbon), lemon, and honey is great for a bad cough also.
Posted by: Teresa | October 09, 2007 at 07:29 AM
It's nice to know you're all feeling better.
The quilt is beautiful. I have a little bit of black in all my rooms, but my bedroom. I love the way it simplifys the look of things. Some of my favorite quilts are Amish ones, with a lot of black.
Posted by: Mrs.Staggs | October 09, 2007 at 09:37 AM
what amazing wildlife you have visiting you!! A bobcat!
Posted by: Steph | October 09, 2007 at 10:50 AM
The deer I could handle -- but a bobcat? Oh my!
Posted by: Stephanie | October 09, 2007 at 11:04 AM
Oh animals in the wild! <3!
I'm so happy that summer is over (well not that happy that school is back in session) because it means your blog hiatus is over!
Posted by: Yin | October 09, 2007 at 11:17 AM
Great wild life and lovely quilt it does look navy in the picture you have spurred me on to have a go
Posted by: Claire | October 09, 2007 at 12:24 PM
What great pictures of all the wildlife. Your view of the world is wonderful. I'm still plugging along on "finish what you have" thanks to your inspiration.
Posted by: Cheryl | October 09, 2007 at 07:16 PM
I love those Pictures :)Love your quilt!Such fun idea..With the leafs i mean :)
Aina
Posted by: Aina | October 10, 2007 at 01:46 AM
Such great wildlife shots! I have always said that only other place I would ever live (besides CT) would be Oregon...your pictures always remind me why :)
Posted by: carol | October 10, 2007 at 03:25 AM
Bobcat! Yikes! ;)
Posted by: MOTM | October 10, 2007 at 03:32 AM
Bobcat? Dear me. Please tell me you have not ever seen a cougar in your yard? That would be some serious wildlife I would not want to see up close!! At least not through my kitchen window.
Posted by: Toni | October 10, 2007 at 09:31 AM
well the quilt looks great cat hairs and all and im jelous about the wild life in your garden.
Posted by: sammyjo | October 10, 2007 at 09:42 AM
Where do you live to get such wildlife in abundance? And can I come too?
Posted by: Zylo | October 10, 2007 at 12:25 PM
How exciting it must be to have all that wildlife in your yard! I love your quilt...it will have been well worth it when it is finished.
Posted by: Claudia | October 11, 2007 at 09:58 PM
The quilt looks navy blue to me...... and oh so pretty! I love the leaves! Did you sew them on top of the quilt square and then hand quilt around them and inside? I love your pictures.
Posted by: Lynn | October 12, 2007 at 06:23 AM
A bobcat. Wow. That TRULY is something!
Posted by: judy | October 12, 2007 at 10:02 AM
Wonderful leaves! The blog is lovely. http://littlestitcher.blogspot.com/
Posted by: little stitcher | October 14, 2007 at 10:44 AM