Another cold day.

It is another cold day here in central PA and I'm not complaining. Just a few flurries but definitely cold enough to kill the fleas and the ticks and the other nasties that made it through the past few winters. 

I think of the extent of the fires in CA and I can't wrap my head around what they are experiencing. I just cannot imagine the devastation: having to evacuate, having to collect whatever you can as quick as you can, losing a lifetime of memories in your home. Not to mention, the loss of life and not being able to confirm that your loved ones are safe. How do you come back from something like that? How can the rest of us help? 

I've been knitting lately - something that I learned many, many years ago but just really started to getting into it again. Mainly because I don't have a quilt in my hoop and I need something to work on while listening to books or while I'm at work. I'm learning some new patterns which is fine and truly gives this old brain a workout! But I will be starting 2 quilts this week for my twin granddaughters who are due in May. I already have a vision of what I want to make as well as the colors. I just need to map out the design. While I'm at it, I'll make another I Spy quilt for my grandson! You never can have too many quilts. I won't be hand quilting the baby quilts but I'll be able to sew the bindings on by hand which is very relaxing and something I can do in the evenings. 

Mittens I made for my granddaughter. I love this stitch!

A soft book that I made for my grandson