Finally a bit of spring!

Wednesday, April 23, 2014


We saw a Baltimore Oriole at the feeder yesterday. Finally, I think spring might really be here. Nothing like a bit of warm weather to make one feel like working outside.

 I eat these right out of the garden. No need to cook. They are fresh and sweet!


 The bees are buzzing! So many flowering trees for them to choose from.

 The dwarf irises are the first to bloom. These are enjoying the cramped space. (Looks like I need to thin them out this year.)  These upright flowers don't lay in the mud after our 20-30mph spring winds.

 I'm trying to grow shelling peas this year. They grow about two feet high and these are well on their way. Can hardly wait!!!
 My strawberries are in bloom and the bed needs to be weeded......anyone free this weekend?

 This pattern was just sent to the distributor. Barb found the pin at an estate sale. I think any old military pins or memorabilia would look great on this pincushion.

Mother's Day is the next Loose Feather pattern. It's at the distributor's now also. I stitched my daughter's maternal genealogical line on this piece. Her initials are hidden amongst the flowers on the bottom portion of the sampler. Great way to remember all of the mothers who came before us.

Barb and I are going to start a stitch along next week. We will provide a sampler pattern and hope you will join us. Details will follow soon! 

Until later,

Alma

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  1. KayApril 23, 2014 at 1:18 PM

    Gorgeous designs as per usual. I would love to stitch the Mother's day chart, it is such a lovely idea to have ancestors honoured like this. Happy Spring. x

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  2. Beth J. BealApril 23, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    What a wonderful post! Thank you for sharing.

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  3. Val ReavesApril 23, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    Oh, a Stitch Along! What a great idea....sounds like fun to me! Enjoy this wonderful weather!

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  4. MargaretApril 23, 2014 at 5:30 PM

    Fantastic! I'm intrigued by the SAL! (But I'm lousy at them. lol!)

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  5. AngieApril 23, 2014 at 7:52 PM

    Lovely to see a post, Alma! I know you and Barb must be ever so busy but do know that we all love to hear what is happening even if it's just the smallest snippet. Great designs! Excited to see the SAL pattern.

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  6. Kathy L.April 23, 2014 at 10:37 PM

    I love In Full Glory, looking forward to a sal!

    Kathy

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  7. M.GraziaApril 24, 2014 at 2:13 AM

    Bellissimo, ciao M.Grazia

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  8. Annette-CaliforniaApril 24, 2014 at 3:34 AM

    Beautiful new designs. I too am intrigued by the SAL. Of course I already want to participate:)
    love Annette

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  9. AnonymousApril 24, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    Thank you for starting a stitch along. I would love to participate. I am looking forward to In Full Glory when it comes out. Thank you and have a nice day!
    Barbara S. in Cumming, GA

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  10. susiefloozieApril 24, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous patterns. I too love how the bees are starting to buzz here in Illinois!

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  11. ElizabethApril 24, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    Wonderful designs as always - if only I had more time to stitch them all. The garden looks lovely too, it's so nice to see things coming up again after the winter.

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  12. KevinApril 24, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    WOW - great new designs! And a SAL sampler coming out as well?? Yipppee!!

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  13. UnknownApril 25, 2014 at 3:12 AM

    wow very simple and sober design keep blogging thank you!!



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  14. MichelleApril 25, 2014 at 3:50 AM

    Lovely designs - Spring has sprung here in the UK xx

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  15. kshackabqApril 25, 2014 at 9:41 PM

    Love the pincushion pattern. That's a real treasure!

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  18. woolwomanApril 27, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    beautiful new designs and OOOOO a SAL - can't wait to hear more. Glad spring has sprung in your area - Mel

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  19. Yoly TovarApril 27, 2014 at 4:13 PM

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  20. suzApril 28, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    love the new designs - can't wait for the stitch along!

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  22. Mrs. HMay 1, 2014 at 2:52 PM

    looking forward to the stitch-a-long

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    how do i join the stitch along?

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