A Little Taste of Spring
Here in the Northwest, we’re experiencing what I like to call the Spring Teaser. It’s a mean little thing that Mother Nature does to trick us into thinking that spring is almost here. We have sunshine and balmy temperatures (like 62!). Then we have a day that’s foggy and dreary, followed by a day of mostly sun. I wouldn’t dream of complaining after seeing the big fun on the Eastern Seaboard. That’s pretty brutal. But I must admit I do feel a bit messed with.
After a cloudy day on Sunday, this sweet surprise on Monday morning was delightful. There’s still a lot rain and chill to come but even a little sun is so energizing. Today was kind of a mixed bag.
Every bit of blue sky helps and of course my tough little pansies are a real day brightener.
Today I finished this top called Cozy Throw. It’s a kit from Craftsy by Amy Gibson. There was plenty of fabric and good directions. I like using the occasional kit to learn new things. I haven’t done much with solids until the last few months and especially not white. I’ve limited myself to tone-on-tone prints in place of solids in the past, but I like expanding the possibilities. The plan is to use wool batting, which I haven’t done before. I hear that you don’t grow old until you stop learning so I’ll just keep learning and hoping my brain stays young.
I love these cheery, bright colors. They’re a perfect pick-me-up for January blues.
I have an idea for some new quilt designs that I’ll be testing out over the next few weeks. In the meantime, please check out our two tulip-themed patterns, Singing Tulips and Tulip Field on the shopping page. They’re both great reminders of the spring time ahead while there is still snow and bare trees outside our windows.
Quilt for fun!
Candy
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