White can be so beautiful !

We had a snow storm on Saturday , it was beautiful , not the type of storm that is howling winds and blowing snow just snow , trees laden heavily with thick white snow , simply gorgeous .As I have often said I love to travel the gravel roads and after a storm is one of the best times to do this , here is why .

 Isn't that like a Christmas card . Ok here is another from the same road .

Then there is something about a little brook in winter with the banks covered with snow and you can here that trickle of water , just look at this and tell me can you almost hear that cold water flowing .

I also love old barns and this one is particularly lovely and the scene yesterday was so serene .

 Don't you just love the old faded red doors . It is days like this that makes Winter beautiful , a walk in the snow is so peaceful and breathing in that lovely fresh air is good for the soul.
   I didn't do a lot of sewing on the weekend but I do have a couple of small finishes to share. Halifax is the host for the Canadian National Quilt show this year in May and our guild is participating in making bags for the members who attend. This is my version of the bag , we had a choice of appliqueing either a salmon, haddock or cod so I chose the Salmon .I used a batik fabric for the bag as well as the fish but the lining is just a coordinating fabric .

 I also made this little fabric basket , I love these baskets such fun to make and a great use of scraps.

 These little baskets are so cute and so useful as well, the pattern is a free tutorial on  Pink Penquin ,it is a great tutorial and quick to make.
 It is a lovely sunny winters day so I think I may just head out for a short walk in the fresh air. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.
 hugs Sheila