I love that Nebraska has all four seasons, and I enjoy each one as they arrive, but winter certainly does seem to take more than its fair share of the year! I really do love winter – and we've actually had a typical winter here, so there's been nothing to complain about – but the sunshine is sorely missed.
In an effort to chase away the wintry-snowfall-blues that come from gloomy gray skies, I've been working on a design that uses a slightly different color palette than I usually design with. And it's put me in the best mood!
I brought it with me to market to work on, and thought I had my colors decided, but when Gentle Art came out with their new Loganberry, I knew it had to be added to the floss ring, which includes Raspberry Frost and Linen, and Weeks Dye Works' Mulberry and Sea Foam.. lots of beautiful colors to brighten up my day. 🙂
The moral of this story: If you need some cheering up, and you turn to your stitching for comfort, be sure to take out a happy project! New, soft colors, or a lighter-colored linen can work wonders!
I'm about half finished with this sampler, and have enjoyed every stitch of it. I'm not sure when I will release it, but it will be some time this spring, I'm sure.
By then, the sun will have most likely returned, and I can begin looking forward to the gorgeous wintry snowfalls that come from the softest, silvery-gray skies, just a few short months ahead. 😉
23 Comments
Angela
Wow! I love it already! Beautiful colors!
We had an unusual cold and snowy Winter but the sun is out today.
Sharon
What I see is already quite delightful! Loving those colors. We don’t have all the snow and ice in Florida, but it has been an unusually cold winter for us. I am ready for spring! Thanks for sharing all your market pictures. they were a pure pleasure to see.
Ronnie Tall
The colors are wonderful, can’t wait to see the whole pattern! Thanks for sharing!
Elisabetta
Wonderful stitch the colour threads are just gorgeous!!!
Catherine
Loving what l see so far….
Liz Hallahan
Purple! One of my favorite colors. I love what I can see of this design.
sew~amy
Wise words and the colors are beautiful. It is snowing here as I write this. I am very ready for Spring… I think I will go stitch something to cheer me.
Bonnie
Looking forwRd to this new design. My new GPS is named Prudence.
Betty
Beautiful spring colors–Nashville got hit with an ice storm last evening–ouch. Am so ready for spring.
Libbie F
Stunning and the colors are divine
Margaret
Can’t wait to see more of this one. Looks wonderful!
Jane Bailey
Love the new design! Can’t wait to see it finished and ready to purchase!
Angi
I like what you’re showing and love colors you’ve chosen. Hope to see your progress pn it soon .
Laura J
Any design that has a house in it is in my collection. I don’t know what it is about houses, but I’m drawn to them. Can’t wait until you release your new design.
Elena
Can’t wait to have this one!!!
LaNelle
Looking just awesome, another one I will look forward to adding to my purchase list!
Here in Northern MN we have had our worst Winter in over 35 years.. I too enjoy all our seasons but it has given us a wonderful time for doing what we love STITCHING!
Chrissie
You must release it soon! Spring is only, um, a few days away…and we must have its, mustn’t we, precious?!
Seriously, tho’, the purple/eggplant/whatever in the house is a pretty color. I’m looking forward to this design!
Shirlee
It looks very pretty! I look forward to it being released : )
Yvonne Ayala
Love the look of what was shown. The colors are beautiful.. can’t wait to see the finished design in order to purchase it.
Cathryn
Absolutely beautiful! 🙂 Cathryn
Charlene♥SC
A lovely pallet, and pretty peek!
Leslie
I know just what you mean. I started a project over the weekend, but decided it had to be something bright and cheery. I picked a stitched piece of two tulips in hopes to bring spring a little sooner. – Leslie
Barbara
I MUST have it!!!