...Stealing away for the teeniest of moments from pillowcase stitching to tell you that I have a spring in my needle and joy in my heart now that we have moved unto February! I don't always feel like this at the beginning of February, but January 2011 has seemed particulary long and dreary... if only July could feel half as long!
Of course, who knows what February will bring, but just knowing that the days will be getting visibly longer and spring bulbs will start breaking ground makes this new month seem so much more agreeable than the last! How about you? -- are you also welcoming February with open arms?...
Enough chatting though... 'Must get back to my stitching now so that I can show you some new pillowcases before February is out!
Off I go -- needle in, needle out, needle in...
Beautiful cases, can't wait to see some more. In theory I am glad it's February, but we are now having the coldest weather we have had all year. Brrrrrr.
Posted by: Jennifer | February 02, 2011 at 02:12 PM
ohhhhh spring can't come soon enough!!....keep stichin'...your pillow cases brighten my day!
Posted by: leanne | February 02, 2011 at 06:10 PM
Great colour combos!
Posted by: Crafty Mermaid | February 02, 2011 at 07:10 PM
I know you're feeling the winter blues, but everytime I look at your blog, it makes me happy. All the fabrics are lovely and make me want to sew something new. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Angela | February 03, 2011 at 08:13 AM
It's cold and grey here in Yorkshire and WINDY. I'm in a funny mood - like children and cats, high winds make me skittish.
Your colours rock, though.
Posted by: Claire Boynton | February 03, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Nice to see you're feeling cheery! I am as well. We had sun yesterday, and my daffodils are popping out of the ground (only to get frozen I'm sure, but all the same...). It makes me excited for March/April! (I'm not much into summer) Have fun stitching!
Posted by: Erica K | February 03, 2011 at 12:35 PM
I am SO welcoming February in -- that means we are that much closer to spring! My neighbor said her daffodils are beginning to pop through the dirt. I don't think mine are there yet. I thought it was way to early for daffodils.We've had so much snow and more expected in the next few days. I'm ready for green grass and warm air in Tennessee please.
Posted by: Patty Boyd | February 03, 2011 at 07:18 PM
I love your photos :) Oh my...I hope February brings some bulbs popping through the soil - I live in the Northeast U.S. and we have sooooo much snow on the ground right now...I would LOVE to see a crocus or a leaf bud :)
Smiles, DianeM
Posted by: DianeM | February 04, 2011 at 02:43 AM
Just found your blog. Very very lovely.
Posted by: Paisley and Lace | February 04, 2011 at 11:02 PM
Beautiful blog a real inspiration, thank you
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I found your blog whilst trawling through Ravelry for a granny square pattern and I'm just completely smitten with it! I'm so inspired by all the beautiful pictures, the colours, patterns, projects... everything! I'll be using your crochet flower pattern that you posted aeons ago to make a hot water bottle cover for my mum's birthday. Thanks!
Posted by: jedia soriano | February 08, 2011 at 04:54 AM
So beautiful - a perfect perfect post to brighten the grey day outside my window. Carolina
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Posted by: John Rambo | February 08, 2011 at 09:46 PM
Yes, January was a long month here in Alabama too. But July is usually even longer with our hot, humid days. I prefer the cold to the hot. I love your blog by the way!
Sherry @ A Happy Valentine
Posted by: Sherry | February 10, 2011 at 01:42 PM
Oooh, I'd like to see the finished pillowcases! Very nice, I can tell.
xo,
Sena
Posted by: Sena Garrett | February 11, 2011 at 05:32 PM
I'm so relieved that we're into February...spring really is on the way. It makes me feel much more energised and ready to get going...sewing, digging, planting, loads of projects all waiting.
Can't wait to see your pillowcases.
Posted by: A homespun year | February 13, 2011 at 11:24 AM
You have made my day a very sweet one!!! So much beauty in your blog.
hugs
Posted by: maria cecilia | February 17, 2011 at 06:56 AM
Gorgeous colors!!!!!
Posted by: Bridget | March 06, 2011 at 01:26 PM
Nice to see you Sunday! Are you free on Friday evening to look at fabric?
Posted by: Denise Neilson | May 03, 2011 at 09:57 PM
What's the spacing when stitching your base line????
Posted by: Donna | February 16, 2016 at 05:52 PM
What size yarn do you use? I don't see that anywhere?
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