Rainy Day Projects

I took full advantage of yesterday's rainy morning
and worked on some projects that have been floating around my brain.


Of course I had plenty of help... 


because, what project is ever complete without at least one kitty monopolizing
the workspace!


Every year I try to find different plant markers for my garden.
This year I decided to make these...

I had lots of bamboo from Dr. Becky's bamboo grove.
The plant names are stenciled on wooden shims.
The shims are lashed onto the bamboo with jute.
(which you can buy in a package, cheap, from any lumber yard)
(you could use paint sticks if you had lots of them as well)

I made enough yesterday to place where I had already planted seeds.
Sugar Peas....


(By the way, I will be planting carrots, beets and radishes behind the green trellis fencing,
as sugar peas do well when planted with these root veggies.)

Several varieties of onions and lettuce....


Another box has radishes that were planted as well.
I'll be making more markers as I plant more seeds in the coming weeks.
Of course, everyone was curious as to what I was doing.


By the time I stuck the finished markers in the ground,
the rain began again.

We are to have a fair amount of rain this week.
Sadly, that will delay gardening and sheep shearing.
Not a problem... there are plenty of other projects to work on instead.

I also was able to finish March's Loops Club project.
The dark blue stripes in this are silk with tiny seeds and sequins in it.
The light blue is cashmere and merino.


It will be the perfect light wrap for Spring.

Comments

Louise Stopford said…
Love the plant labels - you have inspired me ... yet again.
Colleen said…
Sharp looking plant markers and the wrap is gorgeous!
Junebug said…
Look at your garden! Loving your new plant markers. I can't wait to see Minerva's make over. I'm still playing TX so my garden is still on hold. Enjoy the rain as it give a good start to the garden!
The JR said…
I want boxes like that in my small garden. Love the wrap. It will be fun and beautiful to wear.
littlemancat said…
Wonderful! I really like the plant markers.
Isn't this the best time of the year?
Mary
Lynne said…
I like a mind that makes things happen . . .
and you are of that mind!
Happy rainy days . . .
jaz@octoberfarm said…
each year i try to find/make the perfect garden signs. these are really cute! you have quite an audience to preform in front of. rain on the way tonight!
This N That said…
The rain missed us yesterday...Cats are the greatest helpers..Have to be a part of everything.
Love your markers..Tongue depressors come to mind..Pretty wrap..such tiny stitches..
Moggie said…
Love the pic of your adorable captive audience. And if you were to make a mistake, no one would point it out!
An American in Tokyo said…
Wow, you are so productive!!

I work with paper and computers all day, so it's hard to see what I accomplished after a hard day's work! It's nice that you can see the fruits of your labor!

It's finally starting to warm up here, so I think my weekend free time will be used for putting away all my winter clothes and bedding! Yay!