The Bluebonnets are in Bloom

I think this will be our last cold spell of the year. Spring is definitely in the air. I took one of my daughters to spend spring break with her grandparents and the bluebonnets are starting to bloom, and they are gorgeous, as always.

Some time ago, I made some of my own. I just never posted them here. 

 

I used a stamp from a scrap booking store as my pattern. The flowers are simply french knots that are left loose around the needle instead of pulled snugly to it. The leaves are just a satin stitch.

I used a variegated floss and fussy stitched (you know, like fussy cutting) based on how I wanted the color to flow. I used two different colors for more variegation.

I also dyed my own fabric. I laid my hoop on a piece of white cotton. Then, I took a blue Sharpie and drew a mark along the top of my hoop on my fabric. I took it to the sink and poured alcohol on it, which makes the Sharpie run. When it was like I wanted it, I ran it under water to stop the process. I'm really pleased with how it turned out and hope to do some more experimenting with it.

Halloween Quicky

This was so quick and easy for a cure Halloween decoration.

I just put a smaller jar inside of this large one to hold the flowers. Then you just layer your candies into the space between the two jars. Add flowers to the inner jar and you're done.

It's just that quick and that easy. And it's adorable to boot. What more can you ask for?

A Daisy'll do....

Over the weekend I had a few hours of time to myself (thank you mid-life hormone freak out that lets me sleep for only 4-5 hours) and I needed something quiet to occupy my time. Especially since I finished reading my book.

I had seen this pattern before and since I had bought some cotton thread I decided to look it up again and give it a go.

It worked up pretty quickly and I think it's cute. Which, of course, means I'll probably never use it to wash my dishes.

I did have a little problem making the instructions for the final round make sense in my head (but that is very likely just me.)

If you give it a try, I'd love to see your results!!

Front door

I put something new on my front door.

The flowers are hanging on the door inside and umbrella.


I would have preferred an umbrella that wasn't splatter painted, but sometimes you just have to work with what you've got.

And since I never got around to (I know, I know) making that Easter wreath, this will have to do for greeting our guests.

Happy Easter!!!

Flora

I've been busy making flowers.

I'll show you what they're for soon!!