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A Shower of Roses

As we move towards April I am aware of the chant, “April showers bring May flowers”, and I always think to myself that it’s the “April showers” bit that I wish we could leap right over to get to the good part, the “May flowers”. However, we need the rain to wash away the winter grime to make everything outside shiny and new. Of course the rain helps to restart the growth on the trees and plants too.

As I finished embroidering this sweater for the Little Darling the little rosebuds trailing down the sweater reminded me of a spring rain shower, one that is gentle and warm, and (my favorite part) with the sunshine following close behind.

For more information on “A Shower of Roses” ensemble for the Little Darlings please visit the “Available for Sale” page on cindyricedesigns.com .

Blue Roses for a Blue Lady

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For some reason the words to the song “Red Roses for a Blue Lady” kept going through my mind as I worked on this ensemble; only I had the title wrong. I thought it was “Blue Roses for a Blue Lady”. Funny, huh?

I wasn’t even born when this song was first released in 1948, and when it became popular again in 1965, I was very young. I do remember hearing it, although, I have no idea who the vocalist was when it was being played on the radio. For some reason, the song’s melody and the (wrong) words have stuck with me all these years.

Although blue roses are not found in nature, they would be so beautiful if they were. In 2004, a white rose was genetically engineered to make a blue rose, but it is more of a mauve color than a blue color. Roses that look like blue roses are actually made by dyeing white roses.

My Little Darling Gina loves her new spring ensemble featuring a print of sky blue roses. Yes, they don’t exist in nature, but who cares. This fabric print is so adorable in blue. I know my grandmother had pillowcases with blue roses. I might even have a couple of her’s in my linen closet.

There was just a hint of red violet in this print to pick it out and add some extra color to this springtime ensemble for the Little Darlings.

I found this tiny glass bunny bead that has a red violet nose in my drawer of charms. I thought that it’s the perfect finishing touch to Gina’s new ensemble.

After I wrote this post, I went looking to see if I indeed had a blue rose pillowcase from Grandma. Look what I found!

For more information on “Blue Roses for a Sweet Li’l Lady”, please visit the “Available for Sale” page on cindyricedesigns.com .

Some Springtime Thoughts for the Winter Weary

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Are you tired of winter? I am, most definitely. It’s hard when you think you’ve gotten through the bulk of it (January, it’s the worst, right?) and here comes February and shows you that winter hasn’t even started yet.

I know that here in Illinois we shouldn’t be complaining. Compared to those that live out east we’ve practically gotten off Scott-free. Nevertheless, I am tired of the cold and snow.

I have had a busy week and a half working on more springlike outfits for the Little Darlings, Patience, and Amelia Thimble. So, I continue to create my own garden here inside with pretty fabrics, colorful thread and yarn, and various kinds of needles. I have everything I need here in my small studio to invent a bit of spring when there isn’t anything at all outside except snow… and more snow.

I cannot help thinking that since we are on the back side of February this all has to be over soon, right? We can only hope.

After a busy day yesterday spent photographing, editing, and updating sites I have something new to show you for the Little Darlings and I promise it is very springlike.

I love pink and blue and often wonder which is my favorite color. I never can decide. I think that I love them both equally which is why I so enjoyed creating this outfit. It is a lot of pink and a lot of blue!

What about you, do you like pink or blue?

A huge apology is due here. This set for the Little Darlings got mistakenly published on my website last night so is no longer available for sale. So, so sorry!!! I am definitely red faced this morning. I hope you enjoyed the springtime photos anyway.