Not so Hazy Days of Summer

My first sunflower of the year.  A little story about this sunny face:  last year I purchased a packet of mixed sunflower seeds (red, orange, yellow) but never did plant them.  I saved them, thinking I'd do it this year, but sadly, forgot all about them till I started my annual clear the overgrown garden task and by then it was too late to plant seeds.
 After I had finally cleared the garden and was planting some annuals I'd bought, a neighbour asked if I would like some sunflowers:  his plant last year had spawned hundreds of babies this year and he was giving them away to anyone and everyone.  I have a small patch now, and imagine there'll be lots more next year!

August 11th...and I could probably count on one hand the nights I have slept *without* a comforter this summer.  Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining, it is just hard to believe, after the nights last year when the hot nights made sleeping difficult.

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After not having been up in my attic for several months, I was up the other day and decided to get rid of all the yarn I had up there.  I haven't touched it in at least two years, so why not?  I listed one 68 litre tote in a local facebook group for crafters to post their unwanted crafting supplies for $30 (Cdn), tote included.
I had a request for more pictures than the grab-bag-style picture that showed only the top layer, and was surprised at how much yarn actually was in there.

Speaking of Facebook...I will admit I am shocked at how many people have joined my free pattern group.  Before, there'd be a few here and there, but lately, there've been days of more than 10, and as soon as I approve them all, a few more apply.   I am wondering why the sudden popularity?  And also feeling like I should finally get around to designing some more free patterns!