Welcome March! I'm taking joy from all that is around me. Appreciating the little things. After all, there is a world of wonder in a grain of sand, is there not? And after months of quiet work inside, I'm on the path that leads outdoors again. Venturing out a little at a time, between rain storms, to see what wonders await. And although spring is not 'officially' here for twenty more days, I am still dreaming and anticipating its arrival with each small sign.
As I continue to work on my embroidery book, and gather ideas for new projects, I can't help but be inspired by nature as I see it emerging outside my window. This month's new bonus designs are a reflection of that too, as "spring time" is expressed with baby animals, a bonnet baby, and flowers. Oh, how I love embroidering flowers! Especially when there aren't many real ones to admire. Speaking of that, I've been busy re-designing an old "State Flower Quilt", issued way back when first-class postage for a stamp cost 2 cents. That's what it says on the envelope I found the pattern in. Imagine that! But I'm shaking off the dust and brushing away the cobwebs...because these little flower motifs are really just so very sweet. I already have a quilt pattern in mind that I can't wait to start stitching these into.
I'm wondering though, if the flowers for each state are still accurate. Some may have changed over the years. Do you know your State flower? I am going to post one flower each month here on the blog for tracing. If that sounds like fun then leave a comment. Hearing from you will motivate me to do it sooner rather than later. The State that gets the most votes will be the first!
Unrelated: My blog pal Deb, is already on her 10th Blanket Statement project, using my book as her guide to create items from one wool blanket--a big green blanket at that! It cracks me up to see everything re-created--but with a green tint. She is also a proud new grandma, and that blessed event has taken her to another level of adorable crafting altogether. See all her copy-cat challenge projects here and prepare to be delighted by her ingenuity, as I am.
Also...since I don't have a lot to share in the way of stitching projects right now, you may be seeing more of these photo collages (above). I love making them, and hope this one showers you with spring inspiration today.
