Spring + stitch

Some generations stitching

Something to wear

A diaspora stitched

And some calm stitching.

A busy spring so far.

A photo posted by Lorie Mccown (@loriemccown) on Apr 17, 2015 at 9:26am PDT

Easter weekend

Spring at last

Color is happening...

Small things in the garden too..

“A garden to walk in and immensity to dream in--what more could he ask? A few flowers at his feet and above him the stars.” 

― Victor Hugo, Les Misérables

Color is coming

Hopefully!
But there is still snow on the ground. 'Tis ok.

And a little montage of the work going on..most pieces are available in my Etsy shop.

Spring

BY EDNA ST. VINCENT MILLAY

To what purpose, April, do you return again?

Beauty is not enough.

You can no longer quiet me with the redness

Of little leaves opening stickily.

I know what I know.

The sun is hot on my neck as I observe

The spikes of the crocus.

The smell of the earth is good.

It is apparent that there is no death.

But what does that signify?

Not only under ground are the brains of men

Eaten by maggots.

Life in itself

Is nothing,

An empty cup, a flight of uncarpeted stairs.

It is not enough that yearly, down this hill,

April

Comes like an idiot, babbling and strewing flowers.

To the paint studio

Also sewing some as well.

With all the news and world events, I retreat somedays to block out the constant chatter. The wonderful transitional season of Spring is here and with it, the blooms and green that can't help to inspire.

Spring in my garden

Is so awesome! Some blooms to go..

love bearded iris..

pink roses!

And the veggie garden is going too!

a family of chickadees has taken up residence on our deck..

spring silk

oh my, have I loved doing this so..

I want to wear them..in fact maybe I will! all hand dyed 100% silk ties.  I've been crazy with the silk lately, and have a few new art quilts to post here as well. I've also done a great deal of hand dyed silk yardage.. anyone think they need some? Check the Etsy store out for the goods..

Lord, it's beautiful weather. Love the Virginia spring time..

sheer color wonderful..

peace

In knowing that spring is there, under all the snow fall and ice

The green and yellow and blue of that season will come, no matter what.

spring?

Good lord, it rained cats and dogs last night..I guess that gardening date will have to be postponed for a while..meanwhile, I've been busy. Some gifts for some special ladies:

The color of these iris' takes my breath away. The bloom time is so short, it seems, but I even love the faded flowers.

My bible study group is winding up for the summer. A little thank you for them..

So easy and fun to make, fabric strips sewn raw edge together, then sewn onto pre-cut cardboard. Torn paper pages, sewn in, embellish, voila!

Hopefully into the studio today..the to-do list is way long, though..