Blossoms and Stitching

Blossoms are everywhere!

 this apple tree grows just beside the school yard, and last summer Jewel would pick an apple from its boughs each time we walked by on the trail

 other plants are in flower, too, all along the walking path.

fruit trees and lilacs are a feast for the eyes, and the nose

 this wee bird bath sits in my garden, and I giggle each time I see it

2 nights ago I startled one of the nesting robins as it was having a refreshing bath

creeping phlox in bloom beside some creeping thyme.....

These lilacs sit on the dining room table and fill the area with a wonderful perfume.
















There has not been a lot of stitch progress made this past week, although there has been some stitching on the wedding piece. I've put the Christmas skirt and wrapping cloth aside until the wedding gift is completely stitched, as there is a short timetable until the big day, and we hope to gift it to the happy couple before then.
Just a few peeks:

 The stitching boundary is marked by a row of chain stitch

More JK's have been added to the existing garland on the right side, and also anchor a beautiful piece of lace. It was a frame, but too small to use as I'd envisioned.........

the second half of the lace frame appears on the left side, also anchored with JK garlands.......


What's that winding bit beside the lace? I wonder what that will be?   (snicker)

You'll have to wait until next time........



Many hours have been spent in the gardens. I've finished preparing the beds, but it's too hot today to plant, so I shall plant the remaining bed, and transplant all the pots of wonderful stuff my BIL and his girlfriend brought me, over the next few days when temperatures are expected to return to normal.
Now, back to more stitching!

 I hope you've had a creative week.



Thanks for visiting.
Hugs from Suz