A Few More Projects....

It has turned out to be a beautiful bright sunny day

much to my surprise.  When I went to be last night

it was trying to snow and when I awakened it was

slightly foggy.  But, when I left work the clouds

were dissipating and the sun was shining.

So I hurried home, put on my walking shoes and

headed out for a walk down by the ponds.  The ice

is melting now and I noticed many more birds have

arrived.  I will have to take my camera next time.

It will soon be time for the pelicans to arrive and

that is always so fun to take the grandkids and

walk around the ponds and take pictures of these

awesome birds.

The only problem with the sun shining and the rain 

that we've had the last few days is that the snow is

almost gone and I am seeing all the yard work that

is awaiting me.  It seems no matter how hard I

work in the fall to clean up there is always a ton to

do in the spring.  My neighbor's tree always seems

to drop its lingering leaves in my yard after I have

cleaned up.  I don't know perhaps that is good as

it protects my plants from the cold and snow????

I have recently been able to finish a couple of the 

"Flirting With Flowers" blocks Vicki has so kindly 

shared with us   You can find them here:

http://tozzscorner.blogspot.com

While visiting her site I also found the instructions

to make this little grouping of hexagons.  The 

flowers are from patterns I have on file.  I have 

hung these by my front door and each time I go out

the door and look at them, I can't help but smile as

they remind me that spring isn't far away.

I have also started stitching "Brutus the Cat" from

Bronwyn at: http://www.red-brolly.com

Thought I'd get much further on it last night but for

some reason the Winter Olympics kept interfering!

Maybe tonight I can do a little more.

I am so appreciative of these wonderful designers 

who share their talents with us.  I love to stitch and

quilt and am always delighted to find new and

exciting things to learn and do.  Thanks so much!