Thursday, March 17, 2011

An unintended absence...

I didn't mean to be gone for so long.  Really I didn't.  I am a born procrastinator and I simply went from day to day without blogging.  I have even taken a break from most of my blog reading.  I miss it!  I miss all the beautiful stitching and inspiration and my blogging friends!

I saw these spring flowers outside my front door when I headed out for a walk today.  It is so wonderful to see something so lovely in this world that is in so much pain.  Why do things seem worse now than they did when I was young?  Is it because we are so overwhelmed by information and we are aware of what is going on or is it really worse than it was?  Is it because my children are on the verge of being on their own and I won't be able to protect them any longer?  I don't expect answers of course, but is in my nature to ask. 

Here is something else that gives me a bit of joy.  This little kitty is from Leaping Cat by La D Da.  I have been plodding along with stitching him (or her) and I'm just about done.  Just some leaves and flowers and border. 



Since the colors on this piece are so muted I am looking forward to something very springy and bright and I have it all picked out. 

But first I want to stitch Simply Live in memory of Lisa Roswell.  I was very upset by her untimely passing.  When we had so much flooding here in Ohio I kept hearing about a woman who had been swept away in the flood, not immediately realizing her connection to the stitching world.  She lived only about 50 miles from my home so it just felt so real.  There was quite a bit of damage in our area due to the flooding and many roads were closed.  I so wish her road had been closed but it was early in the morning and dark and it all happened so fast.  It was hard to get around that day, so many roads were closed.

It was just a short while ago that these nightly visitors came to our yard to search out bits of corn.  They were so skittish!  The cats sure got a kick out of them but one little movement had them taking off in a hurry.  
And these guys are regular visitors no matter what the weather!  Our neighbors don't like it that we feed them so much.  They will just have to get over it. 

5 comments:

Deb said...

I love your La-D-Da piece. I have wanted to do that one for a long time. I saw it done on 40 ct silk gauze, one over one and it was spectacular so I bought the pattern. I doubt that I would really ever do it that small. I think yours looks great!

Margaret said...

Your La D Da is so cute! I'm like Deb -- this one is on the list to do someday. Wonderful!

Carol said...

I've missed your posts, Barb--nice to see you back! Your La D Da is darling--love that kitty. I've never seen that one before. And, I know what you mean about feeling the need to stitch something light and spring-like next...

I am so ready for spring to come...never remember a winter as long and cold as this one has been. Hope you enjoy your weekend :)

Jennifer said...

I feed any and all creatures that come to my yard. I even let the possum finish off the cat food in the dish on the porch. It's meant for the stray cats of course, but I just refill it when he's done. I too feel that "media overload" and wonder where the simple times have gone. Not that the 60s and 70s were so simple...it just seemed that way, didn't it.

Lynn said...

It's good to see you posting again.
I too have felt the need to stitch a spring piece and got started on one tonight.
Your La D Da is one sweet design! Your finish won't be long now.