Here is my 2nd amaryllis finally
coming into flowering and at the
lowest base you can just
see another bud forming--
this has been the funniest of bulbs--
see those leaves falling
over at the back?
Well, they do that and then
they get themselves back up again!
They've done it 3 times now...
Strange...👻👽
Looks like these flowers will be so
pretty and striated with pinks,
reds, and greens. ;)))
My 1st waxed bulb's flowers have
all faded but a new stalk with
a bud has arisen...to take their place
this year--both bought on Amazon...
while searching for the least $$$
ones!! 😁😂😆
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I've set up my next panel on my
"Sentimental Scroll"
It is just pinned in place on a
background of scraps that
I first invisibly basted and then
whip stitched all the raw edges...
This large crocheted piece was made by my
Grand-mere; this is one-half of it...
The two flowers represent her love
of flower gardening and the buttons refer
to the fact that she was quite the seamstress;
making men's suitcoats and white dress
shirts for sale and some extra income...
and....
This little piece of script fabric tear off
which refers to a "Marie"
is perfect as my Grand-mere's best friend
was named Marie...
And...
it even looks like my Grand-mere's
hand writing--how serendipitous!
(click to enlarge)
I often buy fabrics just because I like
the look of them not having a specific
plan for them...but somehow they
all seem to get used...;))))
I hope to begin invisibly tacking this
in place.
I am trying not to think too
far ahead and just to
let the fabrics guide me...
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We received an addition 4.5" of
snow overnight...
here is what it looked like at
4:30 p,m, yesterday from our
living room during our cocktail hour:
👥👫
Taken through our picture window
overlooking our surrounding forest....
it was so dark at that hour--you can
just make out the lamp's reflection...
This picture will go into my
Trader Joe's Pita Box Junque Journal
(that's a mouthful hahaha!!).
I will use my Canon mini printer which
I have found absolutely invaluable for
small pictures --2"x3" to fit on
my pages...
weekend and remembering that
Love, Light, and Hope are
the message....during these
"Dark Days".
Hugs, Julierose
La Blageuse
(stitching-with-hope)
Reading "Treacherous is the Night" by Anna Lee Huber
ReplyDeleteA Verity Kent Mystery...I am enjoying this series set just in 1919 just after world War 1.
I have a tall Amaryllis too. I started watering it late in November when my SIL sent it to me. The bud isn't opening yet, just growing taller and taller.
ReplyDeleteI love ''cocktail hour" reminds me of afternoons at my parents' home in Cape Cod. Bet that view is snowier now! We got ice instead. Mo fell! on the deck, dogwalker then canceled bec she'd fallen walking her own dog. Be careful what's under that pretty snow.
ReplyDeleteI envy the mini printer. The Sent Scroll is so personal and lovely/ amaryllis are a joy, aren't they. I'll start mine later this week. You know I like them late, for ''spring''.
love
lizzy
Hope is something we certainly need right now! I think your beautiful amaryllis flowers give me hope - beauty still exists. How fun to have something your grandmere made to put in your scroll!
ReplyDeleteMy amaryllis bloomed two days ago, a lovely red stripe.. They are so amazing. I wish we were getting some of that snow.
ReplyDeletedon't you just love those flowers - I didn't get any this year.
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are just gorgeous! Such beautiful colors! I love your Sentimental Scroll! Every small embellishment is so meaningful to you. It's really great!
ReplyDeleteYour journal is so very special already and now that you've added the piece from you grandmere, well, that has taken it over the top.
ReplyDeleteLove the new project! Your flowers are beautiful and the snow is pretty to look at! I might have started both kids vehicles this morning 10 minutes before they left to warm them up and get the frost off the windshield. Chilly morning again in Florida.
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful. I never think of getting one until I see everyone else's...and then it's too late, the season is over.
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to mention I'm unable to reply to comments on my blog so I want to thank you for the kind words at the loss of my Chloe. She sure left a gaping hole behind that I don't think can be filled. I'm sad that I will likely never have another but it's just too hard to put them down!
My amaryllis has sprouted a side leaf. The center leaf is coming along very, very slowly. Your grand-mere's message is so special!
ReplyDeleteMy amaryllis turned out to be a miniature one, but it has two flower stalks, both blooming at the same time.
ReplyDeleteLast year was the first time I grew an amaryllis. It was a joy to wait for it to bloom. Your Grand-mere's crocheted piece is gorgeous and so intricate. I love that you are incorporating it into your journal. The script fabric is so lovely and a perfect addition. Have a blessed week, Julierose. Hugs.
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