Whew, I disappeared there for a little bit! I had a great Easter, celebrating with my family after a glorious morning service with full organ. (Bonus: The postlude was Widor's Tocatta, which was used as the recessional music at our wedding. I LOVE this piece of music...it sounds like all the angels in heaven singing!!)
I have no good excuse for disappearing this past week other than Spring. Now, I LOVE Spring, but it does bring some allergies which throw me off my game. Plus March Madness always exhausts me. I guess I just needed a little break.
Speaking of March Madness, here is the last project the Sparkly Compote of Decree gave me:
I've also managed a couple squares on Tocatta I:
This weekend, we had THE most gorgeous weather...bright sunshine and a high of 70 (F).
The cherry trees were in full bloom; they are just starting to drop their petals like a magic warm snow shower whenever a nice breeze hits them.
We spent part of Sunday at the Botanical Gardens, where there were even MORE tulips. I couldn't believe it!
I would like to tell you that Sunday, we went down to Centennial Olympic Park and enjoyed the carnival rides and free concerts (Sting! Dave Matthews Band! STING!!!) that were there on account of the Final Four, but we couldn't muster up the energy. We did get a few things done around the house, which was really nice.
And also this:
HOLY COW SEAMING A SWEATER IS SUCH A PAIN IN THE NECK I WILL PROBABLY NEVER KNIT ANOTHER SWEATER GAAAAAHHHHHH!!
I aim to have it done so I can wear it to Stitches South next Friday. Maybe I can finger it while I try not to buy all the yarn in the place.
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11 comments:
Wonderful update! Great stitching, wonderful flowers and great self portrait.
I hope that the allergies are better.
Ahh.. the double whammy of spring finally arriving and bringing with it a boatload of pollens. I'm living that dream right now!
That sweater will be beautiful. Yes, sewing together is the hardest part, but it's key to go slowly since when they are not sewn well, it really ruins the look. You are so accomplished, I'm sure yours will be gorgeous!
Mm, thought March Madness was really your undoing looking at your picture of the hyacinth with tulip written underneath. You are SURE you know the difference? :)
Always makes me wonder why you get to live in Atlanta with all that blossom and I get to live further north :(. Was going to have another quick look but fear I may break down and cry, lol!
LOL we can blame allergies on anything. Nice Hyacinth. It's a gorgeous day out here and I hope to go for a walk or do something outside if my allergies don't kill me first.
I wouldn't eat them but for sure I love to look at those beautiful tulips :D
Great pics! thanks for sharing :D
what a glorious spring you are having !!! I'm tickled with just a couple daffs in bloom!
I just came back from a quick visit to my local quilt shop----to pick up some #8 embroidery thread...had the hankerin' to embroider. (hope all my unfinished knitting projects don't mind!)
Love all those flowers. Thank you for all the photos of them. Beautiful. And such a hansom couple:) pretty stitching - that Bee chart is calling to me. love Annette
Oh my goodness, love all the flower pics. It's barely above freezing here and I'm officially jealous.
I don't mind seaming but I think I'm probably in the minority on that. ;)
I hate seaming with the power of 10 million suns, and I too thought my sweater-making days were over. Look for "top down" sweater patterns -- all in one piece, and if there's any seaming, it's like the armpit, which, well, ARMPIT.
ROTFLOL!! FaithEllen, I love "the power of 10 million suns"...EXACTLY!! I will look for top down patterns. As long as the armpit doesn't go so badly that I'm like Ralphie's little brother..."MOOOOOM! I can't put my arms down!!!"
I really like the Toccata piece, please stitch more!
It's great to see a photo of you too, they seem to be rarer than the sun in these parts!
Every Spring I think to myself "I must plant more bulbs this year" then every Autumn I forget to do it.
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