Forcing Spring

March 21, 2011

This time of year I try to find a forsythia bush and break off a bunch of branches (yes, I asked the owner of the bush!).  It used to be kinda tricky to find them but now I know what it looks like and I see it everywhere!  Once you bring it home, put it in a vase and in about 5 days you will have the picture on the right.  Pretty!

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Growing up down south, we didn't give forsythia much credit since lots of plants looked beautiful in early spring, but up here in PA,  it is a welcome show of yellow before anything else is flowering.   It should be blooming in a couple weeks outside.  Next I think I will try a dogwood branch.

Forsythia forced close 

In other news, Amy just put up some kits to make crayon art folios in her fabric shop, PinkedFabrics.    Here is a peek of her beautiful combinations for the kit~

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That girl always chooses the best fabric!!   Last week I bought a bunch of her fabrics and I am busy sewing away to get ready for my show.  I show you some pictures later this week so you can see all the prettiness for yourself.  Back to the machine…

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