Welcome March!

It is still really cold and snowy here in Denver but Spring should officially start in 3 weeks and the local bulbs should push through the snow: first the crocus, then the hyacinths followed by daffodils.  I can plant peas on St Patrick's Day so the gardening will start- providing the earth has thawed.  His Majesty the Tree was sewn thirteen years ago but still fun to look at.  March is the sycamore tree with signs of spring everywhere.  There is a birds nest in the tree of young leaves- lots of leaves with one stitch of ribbon each.  The kitty takes center stage with a needle turn appliqué in the center and an outline stitched in the lower right corner.  Take a closer look:

March block, the Sycamore tree

A cameo button clustered with blooming fascia and grape hyacinths

Butterfly ribbons and flowers

A kitty watches over the young garden

Buttons and tulips

Frisky kitty watches for birds

December quilt block

Yes December has arrived and there is much that represents this month: pine trees, snow, poinsettias, stars and winter animals.

The whole quilt

December evergreens laden with snow

red berries, white poinsettia, embroidered Noel

ribbon snow on pinecones and white berries

raccoon button, Saturn charm, stars and red roses

Peache, poinsettias, cardinals, snowflakes, ribbon Christmas trees and yes there is Santa and two reindeer too