the day is finished~

November 09, 2009

the day is finished~

"Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in' forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day, you shall begin it well and serenely..." Ralph Waldo Emerson

I am in search of serene. A week with the flu has left me blundering...

But I have done what I could... rested... slept... read...

no knitting... but I wanted to show you this... nothing absurd... wool strips hooked on a woolen background. hand dyed wool.. made into a pocket...

reminiscent of the Early American pockets... a bag...a purse of sorts. can hold your knitting... or some small essentials. the pattern is a simple flower, Autumn colors... in a flower pot...

Something to remember the day that is finished... and tomorrow we start anew.....

Comments

Char said…

love the rich color on the pockets

hope you feel better soon

November 9, 2009 at 10:36 PM

kim said…

A beautiful pocket and a beautiful post.

November 9, 2009 at 10:38 PM

Mr Puffy's Knitting Blog: said…

T - it wasn't the swine flu was it? Glad you are on the mend. So many have had the flu this year.

Love the quote. I like the part about each day being a fresh start :)

I've never seen anything like your hand hook designs ~ so creative ~ you must some day explain more!

November 9, 2009 at 10:41 PM

Journeying Five said…

i needed to hear that quote for "tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it!"

love the pocket/purse!

November 9, 2009 at 11:02 PM

Skein said…

Such a great quote! I think I'll make it my daily mantra.

Lovely pocket/purse I love the colours you've used.

November 10, 2009 at 3:01 AM

Stitching At Stone Cottage said…

i do hope you are feeling better and re gain your energy soon...
lovely crafting..your days were certainly not wasted!!

November 10, 2009 at 3:12 AM

Anna said…

The pocket is truly adorable. And I love the sentiment in the poem - so often I lose sleep because I don't think like this more often. Thank you for sharing it.

November 10, 2009 at 3:31 AM

Linda said…

I hope you feel better soon. The texture looks lovely in your work there.

November 10, 2009 at 4:00 AM

Magnolia Handspun said…

Love your work Theresa...so lovely. I have always wanted to try rug hooking...seems like a wonderful conection to the past. I hope you are feeling better... being sick can really drain you. How is the renno coming along?
Have a wonderful week.

November 10, 2009 at 8:56 AM

Unknown said…

Great Post
Great Picture
Great Quotes

just a Great way to start my day

November 10, 2009 at 9:20 AM

lucylaine said…

beautiful!!!! your blog makes me feel good!! thank you!!

November 10, 2009 at 9:42 AM

Frances said…

Oh, what an original design! You certainly must be feeling better to be able to get those creative juices so beautifully directed.

I once tried to make a hooked rug and just did not get it right at all. Now, I am inspired to try again.

xo

November 10, 2009 at 9:43 AM

Jen said…

you write such sweet posts, even when blundering. hope you're feeling better.

November 10, 2009 at 12:27 PM

Unknown said…

poor you, i hope you'll be on the mend soon... and knitting on full steam... :)

oh and thank you for this quote, it's suits my week perfectly and is good to keep in mind.

emma
x

November 10, 2009 at 12:53 PM

Sarah said…

Mmm yes indeed - the clean slate of a new day

November 10, 2009 at 2:28 PM

Lisa at lil fish studios said…

Aww, lovely! I hope you're feeling better. Sending chamomile and honey hugs your way.

November 10, 2009 at 5:39 PM

Jen said…

T i have to tell you i think i saw your doppleganger at the grocery store today. i kept looking back at the woman and almost wondered if i should ask her name, but then remembered you lived much further away from the city and it wouldn't make sense for you to go grocery shopping in the city when you live much further out. ridiculous i know, but amusing :)

November 10, 2009 at 6:06 PM

peaknits said…

You are inspiring me to pick up my rug hooking again, I have 1/2 a flag - seems fitting to think about it the night before Veteran's day!

November 10, 2009 at 8:15 PM

Anonymous said…

Rahlp Waldo and Henry David....they knew the truth.
Your hand hooked items are so beautiful. Such rich colors.
So sorry you have been down with the flu, but glad your are on the mend.
carol

November 10, 2009 at 9:10 PM

Brittany | the Home Ground said…

Beautiful hooking, T. I'm sorry you were sick this week. That's not the best situation for creativity. Or anything for that matter! I'm glad you're feeling better :)

November 11, 2009 at 12:51 AM

helensotiriadis said…

hope you're feeling better, my dear.
wonderful work.

November 11, 2009 at 5:06 AM

nicole said…

Sorry to hear you have been poorly.

I love your sweet pocket, and that lovely quote. A perfect way to start my morning—serenely.

November 11, 2009 at 7:17 AM

Rachel said…

You can never go wrong with RWE...but that particular quote was very fitting for the days of this week and last. Thanks for the message.

I saw it on Ravelry first, but your pocket is gorgeous. Hope you are feeling better by this point!

November 11, 2009 at 2:18 PM

Alison said…

Can't tell you how much I needed to read this quote right about now...perfectly timed. Thank you muchly and feel better soon...alison

November 11, 2009 at 5:05 PM

YarnSnob said…

Only you could make a pocket look so pretty.
Hope you're feeling better

November 12, 2009 at 5:38 AM

lucy said…

i bet you beat the darn flu by now. please recover soon.

You forever amaze me with your excellent detail on handiwork. Autumn flowers are perfectly fitting.
warm hugs!

November 12, 2009 at 6:17 AM

Renee said…

It's beautiful. :)
Sending you lots of get well wishes.

November 12, 2009 at 11:41 PM

Unknown said…

Beautiful images and a beautiful bag, even in illness you still bring us such beauty. Wishing you well.

November 13, 2009 at 6:52 AM

sarah said…

Sending hugs from Montana. It is no fun to be sick. Thinking of you as you heal :)
-Sarah

November 13, 2009 at 10:24 AM

Rima said…

Love love the pockets.

November 14, 2009 at 12:45 PM

Caroline said…

Why has it taken me this long to find your blog? The quote by Emerson is amazing...I need to tuck that into my spiritual pocket and pull that out at the end of each day...

November 15, 2009 at 11:29 PM

Eliza said…

I love your pocket!! If only there was more time (and mental space) to learn rug hooking....

November 19, 2009 at 12:13 PM

Tracy said…

Hello! My first visit here... Found you via Claudia of Mr- Puffy's Knitting Blog. Your have such a beautiful place here in blogland! Your knitting and photos are inspiring... Happy Day :o)

November 20, 2009 at 10:43 AM