I'm battling the Drear Fog with a Vivid Post!
I found this lion the other day. He is a study in crewel embroidery circa 1974. The mane and tail are composed of French knots. At a glance I see straight stitches, back stitches, chain stitches, and satin stitches too. I think he must have been one of my earliest finishes. He looked smashing decorating the wall of my teen-aged bedroom.
There are bits of vivid color to combat the fog outside too.
This Fuchsia continues to bloom happily away safe in my little lean-to greenhouse.
The Cyclamen appear cold-resistant too.
It nice to have a spot or two of color in mid-January.
The earliest of the Witch Hazels is in full bloom.
I've seen the Hummingbirds taking advantage of the blossoms.
It too appears to shrug off our cold weather.
Beth, I think that is my most favorite colored lion ever! ;)
ReplyDeleteaww cute lion ;)
ReplyDeletehugs from african lions xx
Oh, what I wouldn't do to have flowers blooming here! I don't think they'd do too well in our sub-zero temps and strong winds right now.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you still have one of your earliest needlework pieces.
I just love to see flowers this time of year. I am planning a visit to the U of W arboretum in a few weeks. They have an amazing winter garden, witch hazels of all colors plus many other blooming things. Love that Lion, I used to do crewel in the 70's.
ReplyDeleteI love that lion!!
ReplyDeleteThe lion is adorable!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, all those French knots... congrats for the stamina :-) He's so cute.
ReplyDeleteLove the lion, very colorful! Thanks for sharing your outdoor pictures. Lucky you to have a fushia blooming in the greenhouse.
ReplyDeleteLove the lion. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd what a treat for the eyes to still be surrounded by blooming flowers in the winter!