September 1 Sunday Roundup

I can’t believe it is September already! Where did the summer go?

Before I show you what I’ve been up to this week, I wanted to talk about Speakpipe. On the right of this blog you can click on that link and send me a voice message. It’s so much fun actually hearing your voices! However, if you don’t enter your email address I can’t voice mail or email you back. This week I’ve received two messages I couldn’t respond to. What I have done for those two callers is leave comments on the posts they commented about. So if you want to hear back from me, please leave your email address.

On the last roundup I told you I had moved a recliner into my studio/woman cave. I have to admit that the cats have used it much more than I have.

Ace on the recliner
Ace on the recliner

And then there is Puddin. I was surprised to see her up there since she’s a bit vertically challenged!

Puddin on top of the recliner
Puddin on top of the recliner

In addition to apple leather I make every year, this season I made peach leather from peaches we purchased at one of the local orchards. It’s made like the blackberry leather. All you do is blend the peaches and honey. No cooking required. Then pour onto the dehydrator sheets and wait for it to dry.

peach leather in the dehydrator
peach leather in the dehydrator

I’ve also been working on some fabric. This is my favorite piece so far. I’ll post about all of this soon.

new project

Then we harvested 30 pounds of honey from our one hive. I made a big decision. I’m going to help Dave with the hive. I’ve been pretty scared of the bees, but I’m setting that fear aside and doing it. Of course, he will be there to help and encourage me. Dave posted about this second honey harvest here.

Second honey harvest
Second honey harvest

Well, that’s all for this roundup. Hope you are enjoying your weekend.