Sunday, August 4, 2013

Buds of spring hope.....

I noticed this week that my garden is starting to show signs of spring. I picked this bunch of snowdrops, winter cheer and the first 2 daffodils to bloom to go on our dinning table yesterday. After noticing all the buds emerging here and there I had to take a few shots to share with you here.



 This has to be my favourite to emerge so far. I love the delicate pale pink of these petals. 

Can you see the bee hiding in one of these flowers?? I didn't notice it until I uploaded the photo on to my computer. I think the best thing about flowers at this time of the year is their beautiful fragrance.

We've just had two weeks of school holidays here and during the last week we did a girls road trip down to Wellington to catch up with friends that we hadn't seen for 3 years. Fortuitously for us they were house/dog sitting for family who just happened to have a lovely home in Paraparaumu right on the beach with the above view from the lounge of Kapiti island. 

I finished up these colourful zippered pouches before we went away. They were a custom order for a lady from church who wanted them for a stall to raise funds for Parkinsons disease. As you can see they are all made from scraps and embellished with a variety of machine embroidery stitches...so much fun to make and I love each one equally. 
 
I have some more sewing to show you and lots more planned in the coming months plus I'm looking forward to learning how to upholster furniture. I have plans to eventually do something like this, this and this!! 

6 comments:

Second Chance Tan said...

Wow lovely flowers..... and I am loving these zippy pouches, what a great use for scraps, you might have inspired me!! xx

XUE said...

Welcome back to your beautiful home & garden. Our pouches are "related" to each other :) Warm greetings from Sylt, off the coast of Denmark.

Katy Cameron said...

Looks/sounds like a lovely holiday!

Julie said...

Nice to have you back - love the spring flowers. I have just planted some daphne in my garden this year. Cute pouches too.

Rafael's Mum said...

love those patchwork chairs and always wanted one! will be looking out for yours! xx

Karen said...

I never tire of seeing pictures of pretty flowers. You are lucky to have so many in your garden. What a fantastic spot you had for your holiday. A good view like that would have made everything OK. Love your zippered pouches. I love making them for gifts. I have a couple of 'go to' patterns that I use all the time. I am sure yours would have sold very quickly. I can't wait to hear about your adventures in upholstery. Love those links!

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