I'm between projects right now. Always, with quite a few in the "progress" stage. And not just stitching. I still can't quite believe it, but our tomatoes and bell peppers (inside the greenhouse) are still going strong. A miracle! But after the last few cold nights the rest of the garden is fading fast and needs attention. These outdoor tasks do seem more urgent as the weather waits for no man. Not here in the northwest anyway, where rain is always sort of looming on the horizon. So no time to waste as it's been sunny and dry here for a few days in a row. I picked the last of the green beans, canned more tomatoes, bundled up bunches of herbs to dry, and collected a few seeds for next year's plantings. Still need to put in a few more hours out here before it's all covered up, tucked in, and put to bed.
Some of the trees are already starting to go through their color transformation. So pretty. I want to frame a bunch of leaves and herbs and hang them up somewhere. This oak leaf was one I did a few years ago. It's faded quite a bit, but still looks grand.
I love the descriptions and photos of how you are spending your time. Have you ever tried waxing leaves? I did just this week and I very much like the result. Doubtful that they could be framed as you've done with your oak leaf. That is one you enjoy as a shape and texture...oak leaves are so very durable. They last forever!
Posted by: Vee | October 17, 2013 at 08:29 AM
Fergus is such a great choice of names, I really like that one, and I like your oak leaf too. I think the Mod Podge way of preserving leaves might work well for framing. Hmmmm, I might give that a try, with the matte, rather than shinier finishes.
The mornings have been very cool and foggy here this week, but this afternoon is lovely. I'm headed to the plant nursery to find a pretty mum or two for the front porch in a few minutes. I'm just waiting for Miss Luna to make her way back into the house.
xo
Lena
Posted by: Lena | October 17, 2013 at 01:53 PM
I'll have to give the Mod Podge a try, I use it for my paper collages so always have a supply on hand. I never thought of preserving leaves with it.
You also mentioned (on your blog--which I LOVE, and visit frequently) that you were preserving branches too. Great idea!
After reading your post, I think I need mums too! Yay for fall!!
Posted by: ~Vicki | October 21, 2013 at 08:35 AM
No I haven't tried it, but I would like to explore that. Lena mentioned Mod Podge, I wonder if the result is similar and which helps retain the color better. I haven't started collecting leaves yet though, they are still clinging to the trees at this point. The longer the better!
Posted by: ~Vicki | October 21, 2013 at 08:43 AM