Spring Violets

I thought I'd show off "V is for Violets" without the JABC buttons...

...and with the JABC buttons

Design - "V is for Violet" (Baubles)

Designer - SamSarah Design Studio

Fabric - 28 count Newport Red/Natural Zweigart linen

Fibers - GAST & WDW -2 strands over 2 threads

Started - 11 March 2013

Completed - 14 March 2013

Great colors for this - Hyacinth, Red Plum, and Periwinkle.  I really admire Patti's attention to detail in the design with the lines in the throat of the flower.

And here's proof that this was a totally seasonal stitch.

Just outside the Dahlia Garden Gate, the grasses are blanketed with violets.

See the orange detail in the throat of the violets... 

It must be Spring as Jami is once again hosting the Tuesday Garden Party over at An Oregon Cottage.

Hop on over and take a look.

Mid-March in western Oregon - there are daffodils...

...and Lamb's Tongues (erythronium).  I have this protected with a cage to stop the deer from nibbling. 

More daffs

This cheery pot of tulips and crocus is just coming into its own.

The daphne has just begun to bloom and already the entire Front Porch area is saturated with its scent. 

These daffodils are to the right of the Front Porch.

The goat continues to look longingly at these daffodils, but thus far he's refrained from nibbling.

I planted these pansies in October and placed them in a south facing nook.  They've held up very well all winter.

Isn't this Belarina primrose just luscious?

Front Porch color

A sweet primrose (so far the deer have ignored the primroses).

I like this blue/purple primrose.

I'm not taking any chances with deer with this trillium - it too is protected with a cage.  I think it's going to be stunning when it blooms.

The deer nibbled on the leaves of the muscari, fortunately early enough not to damage the bloom stalks.

We have a small group of muscari naturalizing at the edge of a group of young Douglas Fir and pine.  Thus far the deer have not found them. 

I've had this primrose for three years now.  It is ginormous now - probably 10" across and almost solid yellow with blooms.

For all of you still feeling the effects of March Winter storms, I hope this Spring Floral Tour has brightened your day.