Welcoming Spring

2025 Winter, for me, has been especially cold. I have always felt the cold more than other people seem to, but this year has been harder than ever.

Apart from the physical problems of chillblains and Raynaud's disease, Winter always makes me feel depressed and wanting to hibernate. I am therefore really looking forward to the warmer weather and am welcoming Spring with great enthusiasm! 

While I have felt like crawling into a warm hole and hiding, common-sense prevailed! One of my grand-daughters made me this absolutely gorgeous rug and I have used it constantly, curled up in my recliner after the evening meal, with the rug doing its work, and body warm enough to tackle my stitching.

The focus of my stitching for the last couple of months has been this version of my Garden Dreams Calendar.

The Aged Care where my hubby is a resident has been brightening up their Dining Rooms and when they saw my perpetual Calendars on my website, asked me to make two for them, one each for two Dining Rooms attached to the Wing in which my hubby is cared for!

I was especially happy with how the box turned out - a lot of work but totally worth it.

Now that Spring is just around the corner, I have made a start on the second commission. It is an adaptation of my Days of Delight Calendar. With warmer weather starting to make its presence felt, I am facing life and stitching with much more enthusiasm and delight! 

Happy Stitching!

Val