Clearing blue sky,
A promise in bare branches.
In winter there are sunny days.
In adulthood, childhood can return.
Deng Ming~Dao
So far, in the Northeast, we are having a wonderful winter. As you know, I live up north in ski country and the last few years have been lean ones for the ski mountains….but not this year! Last week alone we had 4 snow storms…wheee!
One of the things I love best about winter is the time inside. Time to work on things that get put aside on warm summer gardening days.
This weekend was an enjoyable one working on a few of the things that I have not had much time for lately. There was some soapmaking and gift wrapping…………..and a little spinning…….
I finally found a little time for one of my favorite girls….Mariah Anne.
Such a patient girl she has been for she has been sadly neglected, during this busy autumn.
With winter now upon us, I know that she and I will be spending a lot more quality time together.
I managed to finish spinning and plying the first roving that went onto her bobbins and I am thrilled with how wonderful this wheel spins and plies. I think this might be the most consistent yarn I have had in a very long time. 
I am not sure if it was because I had the time to just sit and spin, or if the wheel made the difference.
Mariah’s big wheel moves so effortlessly…:-)
……..and of course, marshmallows roasting by an open fire…..
There truly is no better way to end a day than to light a fire and spend time with family. Hannah and Courtney snuggled with Maggie, Ken snuck in some reading and I worked on some Christmas knitting. With the wind howling and the fire crackling in the fireplace, it was the perfect ending to a very enjoyable weekend.
The Woolen Rabbit 
Winter is the best time to knit, spin and enjoy time with family and friends. You sound less frenzied…may it continue!
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The yarn looks great, and it sounds like such a nice, cozy evening.
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It looks heavenly there!~
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What lovely pictures…
Blessings!
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I love how beautiful snowbanks are before they get road dirt on them.
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Sounds like a wonderful winter weekend!!
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Your winter picture makes me miss being little and playing in the snow. 🙂
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The yarn is gorgeous! It’s nice to have indoor hobbies for times just like this.
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hahaha! i kept thinking, “tell us about that delicious-looking cheese!!” but no.
so then i hovered my mouse over the picture and realized it is soap. SUCH a letdown; it looked SOOooo yummy.
of course if i could smell it, i might forgive it for not being cheese . . .
happy snow!
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oh my, that yarn is gorgeous. I can’t wait to get back to spinning on a regular basis.
have a wonderful wintery week ! It looks like heaven there.
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Love the setter photo. We had setters growing up. That’s so apropo, spots on spots.
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That does sound like a wonderful weekend!
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It was blustery, and that was a perfect way to while away the storm. The yarn is beautiful.
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Sounds like a nice time. Merry Christmas.
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I am not complaining about the snow we have been getting at all. I have enjoyed having a reason to sit inside and knit and spin without the need to go out and do errands!
Your yarn looks beautiful. Enjoy the indoor time:-)
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Ahhh. . .your posts are always peaceful. Love the yarn!
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Everything looks so peaceful. I’m not fond of snow, but I have to admit how pretty it is.
It’s not surprising that two beautiful ladies would make beautiful yarn together.
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It all looks so cozy! The photos of your daughter with the dog are beautiful.
I need to dust off my wheel too. It always seems that there is some other project that needs my attention more.
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As a new reader of your wonderful blog, let me just thank you for inspiring pictures and informative articles and thoughts. I am enjoying your writing so very much. Love the peppermint mittens.
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