I followed the map from Gosho Shrine to where I thought was the entrance to Fukusenji. I was across the river from the entrance and had to walk down to a bridge, then back again!
There are always stairs at shrines and temples, but this one also had a ramp walkway, making it easier for people with mobility challenges.
This ceramic Buddha was originally enshrined in Nagoya Castle. After World War II, it was dedicated to Fukusenji Temple. Legend has it that the lord of Nagoya Castle, Mitsutomo Tokugawa, had the statue built to morn his deceased mother. The statue was complete when it was in Nagoya, including everything from the chest down. The whereabouts of the body is a mystery today.
Interesting place!
Bristol Bag Etui progress - this is 32 count linen and Gloriana silk thread in color #237, Candy Apple Red
Hawaiian table cover progress - I have quilted around once, close to the pattern so far. The colors are off in these two photos.
Japanese Pattern 62
Sunday I went to my friend’s home, first for a delicious cookout, later for a craft project. I don’t cook, so this was a real treat for me.
Part 2 of our get together was basket making. We had such a good time in December, making Santa baskets that we wanted to do it again.
The kits came with the instructions and labeled parts.
Here are our finished baskets. Mine is the blue one on the left.
I had a great time with my friends and I’m already looking forward to our next get together in July!
Cushion Cover progress
Continuing hand quilting of Year 5
This shrine is considered to be Yugawara’s premier power spot. A 36 meter sacred camphor tree, estimated to be 850 years old, lives at this shrine. The tree’s root circumference is 15.6 meters. An inner section of the trunk has decayed and been reinforced with concrete.
Gosho Shrine is known for its statues of the Shichi-fukujin, or the seven dieties of good fortune. You can’t help but smile when you see them.
