Maria Lalic
banner
marialaliccymru.bsky.social
Maria Lalic
@marialaliccymru.bsky.social
270 followers 110 following 380 posts
Textile Artist/Doll-maker/Writer/Mentor/ Wayfarer/Cottage Gardener/Habitual Volunteer/Mender of Injured Teddy Bears. www.marialalic.cymru
Posts Media Videos Starter Packs
Well, it's been an adventure -filled few weeks but in amongst it all, I have finished this year's collection of "Fat Fairies - for the more MATURE Christmas tree" in time to be part of Joanna & Friends exhibition at Aberglasney Gardens in a couple of weeks. @helyg.bsky.social #handmadeinWales
I'm going to visit your exhibition as soon as I'm back off holiday. The publicity photos look amazing.
Teddy Bear Adoption Auction. New activities for 2025 are a Paint A Halloween sign & Shortbread demo/masterclass make & taste. All by invitation only so if you came or joined in last year, I'll be in touch soon [email protected] @workersgallery.bsky.social @huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social
I have started planning winter at Scarecrow Cottage. For the 3rd year it's the Log Burner Experience when a select group relax in front of our lit log burners & are waited on hand, foot & finger with tea, coffee & as much cake as they can eat, Christmas wreath making, Annie's Emporium & the annual
I knew you'd want to read Paul's story.
I can't see how he thought Paul was unacceptable to the folk of Port Talbot.
Paul is about to be discharged from Scarecrow Cottage Hospital with advice to avoid face chewing dogs in future. @helyg.bsky.social - you won't believe what's next on my waiting list. Clue: put vintage wooden dolls & dismemberment in the same sentence. #tedfybearhospital #scarecrowcottagehospital
It's 3 weeks since Paul was admitted to Scarecrow Cottage Hospital with multiple injuries. Some treatment was simple, some - like his facial reconstruction - has been more complex. If it's successful, no-one will be more amazed than me. @helyg.bsky.social @sallyrose.bsky.social #teddybearhospital
I think everyone's are the same. Pears too.
Harvest progressing nicely. The shelf is filling with bottled tomatoes & blackberry cordial. Today I am blanching & freezing rhubarb, sweetcorn & peas then pickling beetroot. Tomorrow is Bean Day, Saturday is Start Giving Away Apples Day. @robbiehg.bsky.social @suecowley.bsky.social #CottageGarden
It was the ice cream that @marilynl.bsky.social forced me to eat, Chris - scoops of white chocolate mint, coffee & one called Twister (vanilla ice cream with bits of pineapple raspberries and pistachios). I need to go back to Fishguard to quality control other flavours!
After volunteer training in Cardigan Sunday & a lovely time with @marilynl.bsky.social bothering burial chambers & eating too much ice cream yesterday, today I'm heading home via an exhibition meeting in Llandeilo & a stop off in Brecon. I make that in or through 9 Welsh counties in 3 days. #Wales
You have to be strong to work here. I have just put eyes on Blind Wuffa and he said "Look Ma! I can see!"
Been waiting for delivery of prosthetics for Paul's continued treatment. There was a knock at the door & this was waiting outside. Apparently he's heard it's only 3 months till this year's Scarecrow Cottage Hospital Adoption Auction & wants to be included. @helyg.bsky.social @sallyrose.bsky.social
Tell your Dad the figs are ready this week but will be finished by 10th August. He should call in. Someone will be there.
Just admitted Paul for elective rhinoplasty & hand surgery. Paul is 61 yrs old with multiple co-morbidities complicated by previous botched surgical treatment & what looks like a bullet wound in his right leg. @sallyrose.bsky.social @helyg.bsky.social #ScarecrowCottageHospital #TeddyBearHospital
@welshbigguy.bsky.social or @sonsiethescottie.bsky.social - do you want some figs? Today, tomorrow or early next week? Reply if possible. No DMs sorry cos I'm not giving age verification data.
We have Storm Floris heading out way. I am spending the afternoon stripping the Bramley tree.
Apple maths: if 1 bowl of Bramley apples makes dessert for tea, 4 cartons of stewed apples for the freezer & 2 bottles of apple juice (1 for freezer & 1 for fridge)but today's pick hasn't made a dent in the available fruit from this & 4 other laden trees, how many cups of tea do I need to stay calm?
I have been busy today. Half the vine picked, juiced and in the freezer. Rest will be done tomorrow.