Spring Is On The Way!

                                     

All the years we lived in New Hampshire, I would look forward to the first day that I could open my doors and actually smell the aroma of fresh earth.  Billy and I both love to garden and to be able to smell this, would mean that it wouldn't be too long before we could look forward to our perennials again.  In NH, this day wouldn't come about, some years, until some time in late April or early May even! There were also times, when, because of the long winters up there, that we would stop at local nurseries just be feel the warmth and humidity that it took to grow plants.  Memories........Happy memories.  We all have them.  I pray that each one of my followers and friends here, can look back today and grab at least one happy March memory.  Leave a message if you would please and tell us about those memories.  It's a beautiful day here this morning.  Billy and I walked to our assigned voting place and back.  A perfect morning for the walk.  My beautiful daughter-in-law would call this "a Bluebird Day"

Speaking of spring! I've been stitching up a storm on my "Spring Renewal" piece, and I'm happy to say that the little village buildings are completed! All windows reflecting the light from the sun and all! I think of the saying, "It takes a village to raise a child" at this moment! I have even started a little with two different greens that depict shrubbery in front of one of the houses.  We stitchers are so blessed to love this hobby.  The colors alone bring me joy! Then there are the hours that bring me peace and relaxation.  This is where I am thus far.

One of my followers.  Robin, was kind enough to send me some information on "needle parking" to help me when working on this piece.  Thank you so much Robin.  I so appreciate this information.  You can find the info. here http://www.abbiessewingandstuff.com/search?q=needle+park

Also, don't forget to stop in and see Robin at her blog at http://stitchingfriendsforever2.blogspot.com/  A great blog that I've enjoyed for a long time.

We're headed out today after lunch to pick up some insulation for my she shed.  I am determined to get this shed up and running by the first of April.  The shed is equipped with all the electricity and outlets that I will need.  This includes outlets in my two lofts as well.  After the insulation will come the walls which will go up quickly, and it will be complete! It's only a ten by twelve foot building, but it's large enough to make my own little nook where I can bring out projects and leave them until I'm finished.  Just for the record though, I am perfectly happy with my little area where I do my stitching at this time.  It's inside our house and is a den room.  Very comfortable, but hey, if guys can have a shed, we can as well! LOL.  I'm looking forward to many hours of stitching of all kinds out there, as well as reading and just relaxing! Lots of windows also to let in the natural light and to watch my bird and butterfly garden area.

Oh! One last thing before I let y'all go again...You probably won't be surprised at this if you know me at all.  I caved again! Just look at the colors in this piece below! How could I just ignore it when I saw it I wonder! Again, as I have said many times before. For sometime in the future.  Something fun and not too large, but very colorful to stitch up.  It looks so bright and cheerful!

I don also want y'all to remember to keep Nashville in prayer.  What a terrible and scary thing to have happen.  A huge tornado with lives lost and many injured.  Comfort them Father, and heal the injured.

Will let you go for now.  Nearly time for dinner fixing here.  You take care.  Stay safe and well.  I'll be back soon.  Love every one of you.  Remember to "feel the colors".