As I mentioned in my last post, I'm giving John Foster a little rest so that I can finish a patriotic project before Memorial Day. I do enjoy decorating the house with patriotic things from Memorial Day to the 4th of July. I have a few charts that I wanted to stitch. The first one I'm doing is "Penny America" by Tree of Life Samplings. The pattern called for 40 count but I'm doing 32 count. I wanted it bigger so that I have the option of making it into a pillow. I've also added a few more spring pictures from the yard. It is still very cool 50's day and 40's at night. Hope this means we will have a nice cool summer!! Thanks so much for reading my blog. I appreciate all of you!!!
Here is the first element of the new stitching project. It is a basket that will have lots of flowers.
This white rhododendron was on the property when we moved in.
This is Jack Frost a brunnera.
These pretty flowers appear each spring.
The great silver leaves last all summer.
I love to see the inside of a tulip.
Love "Jack Frost" great interest long after the pretty blue blossoms are gone!
ReplyDeleteCongrats for the new sampling. Looking forward to seeing its progress!
ReplyDeleteis Jack Frost known as "Forget Ne Not Flower"?
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You will love stitching Penny America! I could hardly put it down......
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ReplyDeleteYour new start looks great!
Your flower photos are just lovely.
love the pics!
ReplyDeleteNice start on Penny America! Love the little blue flowers on Jack Frost. I love plants that provide interest for more than one season. :)
ReplyDeleteThe garden is beautiful, as always!
ReplyDeleteLove Penny America! Never have seen Jack Frost before but now I have to go find some, very pretty.
ReplyDeleteOh, Barb--I love Penny America! Bought the chart last year, but just haven't found the time to stitch it. Maybe following along on your progress will inspire me to get going :)
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