It is my favorite time of year in NM. I become very happy when I see the arrival of these lovely contraptions all over the place.




Next comes skids piled high with large burlap bags.




Ristras are everywhere - the chile harvest is finally here.



The bags of chiles come in mild, medium and hot for around $11 to $18 and it costs a few dollars more to get them roasted.



The roasters are loud - they sound like hot air balloons - and the smell of chiles roasting is heavenly.



The finished product.

Christmas Present Hat

Here are some photos that show the colors properly. Can you believe how green it is here in NM? Amazing.

Happy Labor Day (and Peaches 4th birthday) to all!

Here is a child's hat I did for the Christmas pattern booklet. I wanted it to look like a wrapped present with a big bow on top. I need to take actual photos instead of a scan because as usual the colors are way off. The main color isn't red - it is really hot pink.