Category Archives: Spring

Is it too soon?

Is it too soon to be “Dreamin’ of Summer?” Amelia Thimble doesn’t think so, and I agree with her. Why not start dreaming, if only just a little bit, about lush flower gardens, picnics in the grass, outings to the beach, or catching some rays by the pool?

Tiny Amelia Thimble whispered in my ear that she is dreaming of a summer garden party, and she is awaiting her very first invitation of the season. Being the life of every party, I am sure it will arrive soon.

While Amelia Thimble is waiting for that first summer party invitation to arrive, she finds the Easter bunny hanging out in my studio.

What a cute pair they make!

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Little Lady in Lilac

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I’ve never dressed Millie in anything purple or lilac and I really like her in it, don’t you? To me, she looks like a southern belle all dressed up for Easter, a Sunday outing, or even a garden wedding.

When I started making this outfit for Millie I thought I would have to keep the color palette to purples, but I noticed that the roses had the lightest of pinks in them. I found that pink went beautifully with the sweater so kept it as my primary embroidery color. I used the pale pink again for the ribbon tie, purse, tights, and hat. It really warms up the lilac color and livens up what could have been a monochromatic ensemble.

How about you? Where do you think Millie is off to?

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What a Difference 10 Days Make, Part 2

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What happens when you don’t listen to the weather forecast for days? Surprises that’s what and not the kind that make me smile. The first words out of my mouth as I was pushing back the curtains in my bedroom were, “Oh, no!!!!!!!” Who would’ve thought? The crocuses were blooming so nicely. It’s been gradually warming up. Spring arrived two days ago. The street cleaner came by on Saturday to clean the gravel off the sides of the road. Who would’ve thought? All these positive springlike things were taking place. Snow was not on my radar except maybe to see it in December, which is 9 months from now. But, Mother Nature likes to surprise us, doesn’t she?

Once again, here is the view out my studio window.

The poor robin probably wishes that she had stayed south for awhile longer.

I think it is supposed to snow all morning long and it will stay cold so will not melt right away. Someone please give me some springlike news. I feel like I just fell down the rabbit hole.