Hi people. It's been a long week in my little welding shop in the woods. I love how my little groupings of trees come out, but making them is a bit tedious. This is a whole day of work. Doesn't look like much does it?

But after a whole bunch of bending (by hand- who needs a rowing machine?), cutting, de-burring, and welding- this is how they come out. This is before several coats of black paint- ran out.

And here are a dozen, ready to get painted, boxed and driven up to Lutsen. I have to make at least 3 dozen more by Nov. (Groans)

But they are pretty, and I'm glad so many people like them. :)

This is the same version I've done for years now, that always sell out before Christmas. The kind I'll be having in the drawing will be smaller- a new version. I decided since I won't have time to make these until Oct., I might as well hold off on the drawing until then.

This will also give stragglers an opportunity to become followers (right hand column)- and be eligible to win!

Now I'll begin preparing for a terrific show in Hudson that opens Oct 2nd with an evening party that is open to the public. There will be free wine & appetizers in the beautiful new Seasons On St. Croix Gallery. Hudson has a number of really good restaurants, so this makes a fun date night.

I'll keep you posted on my progress.