Wednesday, September 4, 2013

another cricket filled night.  and i had applesauce for dinner.  last night my parents took home a bag of apples from the tree that bends so low and precariously at the studio.  we often wonder if it will survive another season.  but it always bears delicious apples, however mishapen and wormy they may be.  people pick them as they walk past.  and i see kids of all ages walking down the sidewalk gnawing on them.  and tonight my mother came to the house with a mason jar of applesauce they had made this afternoon from the apples.  with the added punch of raspberries.......  delicious and beautiful.
 
today was full and abundant in good discussion and directives.  business planning is something that can sometimes get left behind at my little studio for the whirlwind of creating is always  first and foremost in my mind.  but i have good people in my life who step in and help me move forward.  i am grateful.  recently, i was also interviewed for one of the local papers, and the resulting piece was a beautiful and insightful portrayal of what my studio is all about.  here is the link to the story.  the people in my life who support what i do and urge me forward are greatly appreciated.  


so tonight, i sit with tennis muted on the television, my family in bed, the windows wide open to the crickets, feeling very fortunate. 

6 comments:

  1. that apple sauce sounds wonderful with the added raspberries, its amazing how beat up a fruit baring tree can become and still give us fruit, its nice so many can enjoy that tree, sounds like a peaceful evening in your house,

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    1. so true, laurie.....wonderful fruit from the funny little tree. and i love that so many enjoy it. i'm heading up to bed soon. i hope you're having a great week.

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  2. Annette, The newspaper article is wonderful. I've followed you on Etsy even before I opened up shop. Your quilts are beautiful and inspiring. I too make quilts, among other things, and when asked how I assemble a quilt I feel much like you and let it happen. Too bad I don't have an apple tree in my yard. But I have been gifted with apples and have been making applesauce myself longing for cooler weather. Congratulations on your feature and hope it brings you many loyal customers...Lisa

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    1. hi....thanks so much for your kind words. i follow you as well and admire your quilts and your blog and pinterest posts. you do beautiful work!

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  3. Great article--I'm so glad that more people will be exposed to your work.

    I live your images of the apple tree. The smaller funkier apples usually taste better. Apple raspberry sauce sounds delicious!

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    1. thanks jen.....
      if you make applesauce try the raspberry addition. it makes it such a pretty color as well as a nice tartness!!!

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