Cock-a-doodle-do and the smell of spring

I’ve spent more time cross stitching than quilting. And when I stitch I hop from piece to piece. I guess they will all get done eventually but I wish my attention span was longer. This is Cock-a-doodle-do by Barbara Ana Designs. It has lots of fudging because I got off with the vine in a couple of places.

   

The wildflowers are starting. They are beautiful but the best part is the smell. It smells like a floral shop outside. 

I’ve loved these pink pretties since I was a kid. I’m learning more about how they grow and the other plants in their family. I always called these buttercups. Apparently, evening primrose refers to several kinds of flowers. I think the Order differentiates them. This is Myrtales. I’m still learning....

Henbit is so pretty to me. I listen to garden shows who tell you how to get rid of it. I think it is delightful.

Maggie thinks they smell nice. Or she’s just nosey.

Our days end sitting with the chickens. It’s a glamorous life.

Belle the prairie bluebell egger. She’s head hen. Belle sits in my lap and reflects on her day. And pecks for mealworms.

Molly the cuckoo maran. She lays beautiful dark brown eggs. Such a sweet chicken.

It’s going to be a beautiful spring week.

Joanna

Sunday Stitching

This morning I’m stitching Heartstring Samplery’s Amazing Grace. It’s part of a series with excerpts from old hymns. I just love this series. This one I’m stitching on 32 ct Creek Bed Brown 1 over 2. For the series I will use remnants of fabrics and choose from my floss stash. The green is classic color works english ivy. What an easy, peaceful stitch. ❤️ 

 

We survived the 2021 snowstorm. Power was intermittent and we had some very cold days in the house. We were texting with neighbors so we felt we had comrades. No pipes burst so luck was on our side.

The beasts lay down in peace if they are cold enough.

Poor Cane is not built for winter. He stayed under cover with his nose sticking out.

And now we are enjoying temperatures up into the 70’s. Back to our glamorous life of sitting outside watching chickens.

I hope you had a restful Sunday.

Joanna