A couple of locals told us that it has been unseasonably warmer compared to usual. Some days have reached into the low 80's . Gosh, it is going to be hard to return back home to the cold winter's chill.
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| I put out 3 hummingbird feeders. It has been a joy to watch the hummers each day. |
But the desert has been green and full of beautiful blooms in shades of bright yellows, warm purples and lush greens.
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The other day Mr. Pinker and I drove an hours drive to Wally World for a few groceries. In the garden section, workers were busy putting out planters and such . I immediately spotted a display of gardening seed packets. It made me yearn to play in the dirt.
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| A pleasant rock creation made by another camper. Hmmm looks like a bird's foot. |
I was quite tempted to buy a few packets, but I was good and walked away. I do miss my wild and woolly gardens even though they look quite drab during this time of the year.
Have these winter days been making you dream of Spring flowers and running amuck planting here and there and everywhere?
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| January progress on Bird in Hand , a sweet gift from dear Sonja. 🤗 |
Have you bought any seeds for planting yet ? I have boxes upon boxes of seed packets, but every year I buy more. I just cannot resist. 🌼🌺🌸
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| I found this rock that looks like a bird's feather. So neat! |
Marigolds and zinnias grow best in the holler, but that does not stop me from trying other seeds in hopes that they will take hold.
Anywhooo... today I am going to work on a new project that I am calling "Blooms for You" which is just a simple row of blooms standing in a neat little row all proud and pretty. I sure wish my flowers would behave that way. Hee! Hee!
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| A start on Blooms for You. |
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If you are interested in stitching this piece, just grab , the images. For printing tips, refer to the post Tips for Printing which has loads of tips from my sweet friends.
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I already have a finishing idea! Maybe finishing "Blooms for You " on top of a box for seed packets- that would be cute. What do you think?
Happy Stitching, Sweeties and...
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting,
y'all
Melisa
"Warm days invite us to embrace the sunshine. "
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
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| A knobby tree trunk near our camp. |
♥️ Blooms for you. Bird in hand is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBlooms for You is so stinkin' sweet. Love your finishing idea - do it!!! LOL I'm anxiously and excitedly waiting for your March little house of the month. That's a gentle nudge. teehee
ReplyDeleteTake good care and do try to be good, although it is overrated try anyway. LOL Big Hug, DarleneJ
I too like your finishing idea! You and Mr. Pinker continue to enjoy warm temperatures and each other as you explore!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteI failed to mention that in my part of the desert it got to 90 degrees today. It's too soon - ugh! It'll be like that for most of the week and then drop down a bit. Fingers crossed. DarleneJ
ReplyDeleteLove your pictures - thank you for sharing. No garden this year as we'll be on the road most of the summer. Plus the chickens are now roaming and get into everything! Next year - a raised garden with a fence! And thank you for the new pattern - so cute! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteLove the freebie. Such beautiful flowers. Enjoy your trip !
ReplyDeleteWe've had quite a warm up this week, but it's supposed to cool down some today. I noticed yesterday that the rose bush had green leaves on it. Enjoy your obedient stitched garden.
ReplyDeleteLovely flowers, real and stitched! Enjoy your desert trip, hugs.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures of the desert. The past month the weather has been crazy - for example, it was 70 two days ago and snow is predicted for this evening. I usually don't purchase seed packets. I have marigold that reseed themselves every year. Blooms for you is so cute and will be a fun stitch. Thank you. Enjoy the remaider of the weekend. Alicia
ReplyDeleteIt seems your stay in the desert is going very well.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your discoveries and your embroidery.
Hugs from Seville.
The desert is beautiful this time of year! It has been unseasonably warm in Colorado, too - I think we just skipped over winter here. I'm not buying seeds yet, but it's fun to see things start to sprout up in the garden already. Your flower stitch looks a sweet one!
ReplyDeleteI'm not so much anxious for spring, seeds, and nursery plants as I'm bracing myself for some heavy-work-required yard projects and the never-ending battle with weeds. Thanks for the new pattern.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful freebie, the blooms are wonderful! Glad to hear you had the chance for a warmer weather, it's been such a long winter! Thank you for sharing your works with us!
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I am sure you are really enjoying your winter in the warmth. But boy did it ever get hot here the past few days, 97 yesterday!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Thank you for the new Blooming stitch. Good to hear from you and that the desert is still entertaining you and giving you a welcome break from the winter. The last picture of the knarly tree almost immediately had me seeing a fantasy forest tree creature reaching to the sun.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful little cross-stitch! I too have an idea for a finish. First I better make some time, pull some colors, and get 'er started! Lol! Thank you once again, Melisa. 🌷🌸💐❤️
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