Yesterday we all managed to get up and out early so that we could go and see these amazing seals. We are lucky enough to live quite near a nature reserve, Donner Nook in North Lincolnshire which grey seals go to each year to breed. It is really well "policed" with volunteers from the Wildlife trust making sure that the public don't disrupt the seals, we are also contained behind a strong fence. In the past week there were 134 babies born (according to the statistics in the information shed). 
Having never been before I was surprised at just how close to the fence some of the seals where. You can see the shadows of people behind the fence on this baby and mum -
I couldn't resist a close up of mums face, nor the baby below.
Once home I received these in the post -
I now belong to Fibre Arts Trading Group and this was the first trade I took part in. Thank you so much to Trees and Laura if you read this post, I can't wait to wear them. I am a bit worried though as I sent off my cuffs over a week ago and my trade partners haven't received them yet. These were the cuffs I made, I have fingers and toes crossed that they arrive safely. 
I'm going to use some of the images and print them onto fabric for my November journal quilt.
just love the seal pictures - the cuffs look fantastic too
ReplyDeleteI didn't realise seals pupped at this time of year. Aren't they gorgeous?! The cuffs are lovely and I like the firework photo. Look forward to seeing the journal quilt.
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