So it is almost 10:00am, and yet the skies are grey, and the temperature is only 56F. To counter that reality, my first photo is of a glorious display of cut sunflowers for sale at the Corvallis Farmers' Market. The sunflowers bring to mind clear blue skies, and temperatures in the 80F range!
Design - "Plaid Bunny"
Chart - "The Bunny Collection"
Designer - JBW Designs
Fabric - 28 count Antique White Cashel
Floss - DMC
Started - 6 August 2010
Completed - 9 August 2010
I did manage to finish up my "Plaid Bunny" yesterday. I stitched the pink detail last of all, and was not sure that I liked it as I began to add it. But as I stitched more of the color I could see that it really made the plaid pattern "pop", so it stayed. I could not resist, so added the obligatory five cabbages to the design.
As for gardening, I've not been very inspired with these cool, grey days. I was, however, enamored with the display of lilies for sale at the Farmers' Market up in Corvallis. The grower is to be commended - strong sturdy stocks, and wonderfully fragrant blooms.
Hard as it may be to believe, I did resist the temptation and walked away empty-handed. But really that is not because I have wonderful will-power, it is because with deer and no deer fence I know that these lovelies would not last 48 hours!
And anyway, how could I choose just one?
I can't even pick out a favorite amongst these.
They are all lovely in their own way.
Plus they all smell divine.
I refuse to worry about stains from the pollen, that's a very small price to pay!
4 comments:
I'm not sure I could have been as strong! Those lilies are just beautiful! But we have the same deer problem as you. The deer would see them as a gourmet feast!
Amazing lilies!
Love your plaid bunny!
I have 2 lone lilies, but I do love them when they bloom. Every year when I see them I think I've got to get more...
Thanks for sharing these photos at the Tuesday Garden Party!
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