We're only half way through February but there are signs of spring everywhere - even in my sewing room. I like using old embroidery transfers and this Weldons transfer couldn't be more spring-like could it. I don't actually use the transfer that would be a shame. I photocopy the transfer sheet and then use my lightbox to trace the design onto fabric with an erasable pencil/marker.
Spring is inside and outside - most particularly in the garden. There's nothing like a warmish day in late winter to encourage a bit of spring cleaning - tidying, snipping back and pulling a few weeds. This year I've a lot of transplanting to do too.
The family home is to be sold and the garden turned into a building plot. I cared for the garden for 25 years after my father died but now it will be dug up so I have to save as many plants as I can. First this year have been the snowdrops and they were a success! I know advice is to move them "in the green" but I took a chance and moved them in flower and two weeks later they look like they've always been there! So happy!
And I had to stitch them too - just in case. The last couple of days I've moved on to crocuses and daffodils. Not so easy but I'll let you know how I/they get on. They are looking beautiful at the moment.
And so is the country roundabout. I always think it looks its best in Spring sunshine. Something to do with the light.
Its a good year for snowdrops - in abundance on my walk this week but before you know it there will be primroses and violets....... then...... so many plants! There's much to do!
I do the same with transfer, especially the ones that once belonged to my grandmother.
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How beautiful! I've always wanted to try appliqué using vintage embroidery transfers as my pattern. Yours look lovely, and the little pouches too! May all the transplanting goes well, and thrive like the snowdrops!
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