Geronimo Springs Museum and Christmas Crafting

We have had two whole days off in a row, Sunday and Monday, and it has been a busy two days. On Sunday Bob and I went to see the Geronimo Springs Museum in Truth or Consequences. I love small town museums, and this one did not disappoint us.

There were lots of rooms full of exhibits. Below we see the teller's window for the First National Bank.

 A beautiful quilt was on display, with tiny stitches.

 This room was full of different types of cowboy hats (who knew there were so many types?) and local cattle brands.

 The skull of a mastodon was found here in T or C. Amazing.

 Clothing, saddles, and handwoven saddle blankets were displayed in another room.

 Arrowheads!! I've never seen so many! This was just one part of the extensive collection. Much of it was displayed in frames like the set above. There were beautiful designs made from the arrowheads.

 I loved the cowboy art on the walls.

 There was an actual historic log cabin that was moved to this site from the Gila Wilderness, and was full of a homesteader's belongings.

The pottery in this museum was impressive. Many pieces were intact. Other bowls had a hole punched into the center, which was done when a person died and the bowl was buried with her. 

Today (Monday) I woke up and decided to get some projects done.  I made a "Captain Underpants" cape for my daughter, Kristen to give to my grandson, Adam.

I also finished weaving a scarf that I started a couple of days ago. It was inspired by the Addi sock-knitting machine Santa scarf that I have been admiring. Since I don't have a sock knitting machine, I decided to weave it instead.  I have details on my project page on Ravelry here.

Besides all the crafting, I have been baking bread, too. We have a potluck tomorrow and I am bringing garlic bow knots. Busy, busy, busy!