In most of Japan, Obon is observed mid August, but in the area where I live, Obon is mid July. Obon is the annual Buddhist event to honor one's ancestors. I was the only one around when I visited this temple, but it was obvious people had been cleaning and getting the graves ready for Obon.
It's still the rainy season, but the rain held off until I was able to get home again.
The New Idea
The Miniature Carpet
The Ornament
Puppy Love - this is an Anchor kit I bought twenty or more years ago, another new start.
And, my stumpwork portrait.
As you know, I love getting together with my stitch group! We met on Sunday to start a new project. First we had some show and tell. I missed getting photos of the mola turtles. Look for them next time!
The new project is Stumpwork Portraits. We took our instruction from Queenie's tutorial. The instructions are clear and easy to follow and this is a fun project. On Saturday, I made this little portrait as an example.
We worked away, but it should actually be called play because it is so fun.
Next time we will finish the clothes and begin the hair, but even bald, these little portraits are very cute.
Tea time
Until next time...
Year five of the temperature quilt
Week 9
June 27 - July 3
77, 82, 83, 72, 73, 72, 77
I am reporting the high temperature each day. My Year Five temperature/color scheme remains the same as previous years: 100+ Brown
90-99 Red
80-89 Orange
70-79 Yellow
60-69 Green
50-59 Blue
40-49 Purple
30-39 Pink
20-29 White
You can see my finished Year One Quilt here.
This temple is a long walk from my apartment, but it was well worth seeing.
This is the view from the street. The first thing I noticed was the little statues, little men doing all different things.
I don't normally touch railings, but these steps were very mossy and slick.
The little men were amazing, and they were everywhere. I'm sure I didn't see them all.
This one has some kind of lizard, maybe his pet?
Usually, these have red hats and bibs. I don't know why the ones at this temple have white.
What an interesting place!
