Sator square

I picked the last of the black raspberries today and so far have made over a gallon and a quarter of jam - - in 8 oz and 16 oz jars.  There is still a half gallon of juice in the freezer, but I think I will let that wait until the weather is cooler.

The Eye of the Tiger scarf is finally finished and blocked.  I am thinking of brushing it to fluff up the mohair in it.  Riverrim had given me some natural colored mohair a while back.  I carded it with Finn wool and then overdyed it blue and spun the yarn for the scarf.

The Italian bush beans are plentiful and delicious this year and I picked the first ripe tomato yesterday. The tomatoes were planted early  - - around mid-May so that is the reason for the very early ripe fruit. 

I am nearly finished with the Sator square.  It is supposed to protect a household or barn.  The Sator square goes back to ancient Roman times, but they say the Amish sometimes used it to protect their barns from fire.