Shamrock by Danybrod
Fresh Herbs by Ele
The shamrock and lily of the valley was stitched on ecru aida which is why the flowers are pink - there is pink lily of the valley so I didn't stray too far off course. I love the fragrance of lily of the valley and when I was a teenager there was a cologne 'muguet de bois' that I loved!
The fresh herbs took me as long to do the finish as it did to stitch - go figure. ^^
The green mice are pincushions by Bustle and Sew - I've never used them for pincushions - I've made several mice in assorted designs, colours and fabrics for a mouse collection - some are big, some are tiny - they look cute in a basket. ^^
March came in like a lion which is good news - I always prefer that it go out like a lamb so here's hoping. We've started our third month of making meals from what's on hand - we're trying to eat down (??) the freezer and pantry - with success but still a ways to go. When we shop we buy the perishables and whatever we no longer have on hand but absolutely need. For years we lived in the boonies and were a long way from a grocery store so we learned to stock up and it's not been easy to break the habit but we're trying - all part of our simplifying/minimalizing efforts.
We had some fresh snow last evening and everything is sparkly and fresh looking this morning - with a forecast of 4C and sunshine I daresay the grass will be reappearing shortly (and hopefully).
March came in like a lion which is good news - I always prefer that it go out like a lamb so here's hoping. We've started our third month of making meals from what's on hand - we're trying to eat down (??) the freezer and pantry - with success but still a ways to go. When we shop we buy the perishables and whatever we no longer have on hand but absolutely need. For years we lived in the boonies and were a long way from a grocery store so we learned to stock up and it's not been easy to break the habit but we're trying - all part of our simplifying/minimalizing efforts.
We had some fresh snow last evening and everything is sparkly and fresh looking this morning - with a forecast of 4C and sunshine I daresay the grass will be reappearing shortly (and hopefully).
don't grumble that roses have thorns -
be grateful that thorns have roses
5 comments:
What pretty March stitches you shared! I like your little vignette! March came in like a lamb here and it continues to be rather lamb-like. Not sure if that is good or bad, but I guess the coming days will tell us.
Very pretty basket of stitching.
What a sweet little basket for March. Now that I live alone I have to learn not to buy quite so much when I go to the grocery store. I've been trying to only pick up what I need when I need it. but that doesn't always work.
Beautiful piece and beautiful display for them. We have some snow coming in tomorrow night, then warm again. The birds seem to think it is spring, I was watching them as they competed for mates today.
Debbie
Hi Kate,
What beautiful cross stitch work. I haven't done cross stitch in many years but always loved doing it.
We still have snow here, too. I am so ready for spring.
Thank you for popping by my blog and leaving a comment. Hugs- Diana
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