True Colors

When I was a little girl I can remember being asked "What's your favorite color?" by teachers, babysitters, and grown-ups in general.  I couldn't understand why I had to choose just one.  Aren't they all wonderful and equally able to bring joy to the viewer?  Can't I just say "all of them"?  I suppose that says a little something about my basic nature.  I'm not at all certain if it's good or bad.  Now that I'm a grown-up myself, I understand it a little bit better.  I used to look out at my garden and delight in every leaf and blossom.  These days, I find that certain colors and flowers delight me more than others.  I'm a sucker for double blossoms of any kind.  Cherry trees, daffodils and tulips.  I think they bring to mind frothy ballgowns designed for fairies.  What I wouldn't give to have a frothy pink dress to flit around in!

I now officially have a favorite flower.  I never cease to be delighted by a tulip.  I love the shiny sparkly petals, the tender scent, and I even love the way they sound when I rub them against each other as I'm easing them into a vase.

Midge and Gidget helped me pick a bouquet for Mom this weekend.  Gidget just likes to watch and sunbathe, but Midge can't help but try to take a bite out of every tender bloom.  My Mother delights in them even more with a tiny nibble taken out of them.  She loves the girls almost as much as I do.

On a personal note, I had a first-timer come to the shop this week.  Cassandra, I can't wait to work on your Mermaid of the Pearls.  I enjoyed meeting you so much and you were so kind to me that I feel like I must be on my best game when finishing your piece.  I intend to make you a lifer!

This week I finished off a couple of pieces from my procrastination pile.  The Herb Gatherer and Wool Gatherer got an update.  I don't even know why I was putting them off.  They weren't particularly difficult, but I must have had some sort of creative mental block and I just couldn't make myself finish them.  Sorry Kimberly.  I truly hope you think they were worth the wait.

The next two pieces were labor intensive not only for me and my team, but for the quilter and weaver of each.  Marilyn, It was a pleasure to work on such a well pieced quilt.  I can't wait to see these on your wall.

I'm looking forward to another creative and productive week.

Enjoy,

Jill