Monday, March 31, 2014

A Palette of Petals

Rain drops and snow drops...


And snow...


The last of the season?  It must be.  

But Spring is doing her best to stay on schedule and push out the petals...


Even if she has to shake a little snow off her shoulders.

I've taken a page from her book and have been pushing out petals too.


A whole palette of rose petals for Mrs. Rose's block...


Inner and outer petals in four different sizes...


And in many shades of pink...


That way I have a palette of sizes, shapes and colors to choose from when I start sewing them into branches, sprigs and canes.

Now I need a similar palette of leaves.  Since I don't have the right ribbon for them in my stash, I've had to place an order and am waiting for the mailman.

In the meantime, I'm working on some Japanese embroidery.

Happy Monday.

12 comments:

Shirlee Fassell said...

You are so organized!! Can't wait to see them bloom!!

Jeito Mineiro de Ser said...

Você e a primavera fazendo flores! Muito romântico!
Bom trabalho!
Um abraço!
You and spring making flowers! Very romantic!
Good work!
Hugs!
Egléa

Carol- Beads and Birds said...

They are pretty and colorful even in pieces.

Lucky you to have flowers popping up. I might have seen a green nub or two but nothing I can identify as a popping up flower. Gosh, I remember when my tulips were up and blooming already at this time of the year. Thanks for the pictures of yours. We are finally forecast with 62 today! Freeze one day and summer the next! I"LL TAKE IT!!
XX, Carol

cucki said...

Aww so sweet..cant wait to see the bloom ...
Big hugs x

Rachel said...

I love your palette of petals - they look gorgeous!

Sara Kate MacFarland said...

These are delightful even off the block. Can't wait to see the completed project!

Createology said...

Surely Spring will Bloom forth to show you it has petals too...and the right greens. Lovely work and amazing how you are so organized with them. Mrs. Rose is patiently waiting for her Spring also. Creative Petal Bliss Dear...

margaret said...

you have caught the raindrops and snow perfectly on the photos. Petals look wonderful, I am already picturing the leaves and petals on the branches

FLOWER FRIEND said...

Lovely. Spring has arrived in the form of the beautiful petals in your palette.Looking forward to seeing them in full bloom.

Fay said...

Beautiful!

Judy S. said...

Love those snowdrop photos, Susan. You've been busy, it looks like. I'll bet Mrs. R. is eager for spring as well? Have a beautiful day!

Catherine said...

Beautiful photos! Can't wait to see your flowers!

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