Sunday, May 17, 2015

Spring blooms

My azaleas are all in bloom!
This one is hidden behind our pool.
These are under my Kousa dogwood near the birdbath and feeder.
 There is also a rhododendron that is just starting to bloom.
These hanging baskets were a Mother's Day gift from my husband.
I hope to get some time today to sit on my back deck, enjoy my flowers and complete some stitching. I have been working on Baker Beach a little bit this week. Here it is last week.
This is where I am as of yesterday.
I hope to finish that brown-grey color that I am currently working on today. I might even be able to stitch those wires today also. 
I am joining Kathy today for some Slow Sunday Stitching. I am also joining the Stitchery Link Party. Pop on over to these sites to see what other bloggers are stitching.

Thanks for stopping by!

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24 comments:

  1. Quilter KathyMay 17, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    I am so jealous of all your flowers... enjoy!

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  2. butterflyMay 17, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    Your stitching is growing , and so is your wonderful garden.

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  3. DebraMay 17, 2015 at 11:57 AM

    Wow.. your cross stitch is wonderful. So are your beautiful plants! Enjoy the slow stitching.

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  4. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowMay 17, 2015 at 3:49 PM

    Your azaleas are stunning! I don't have any but my neighbors do, though they are not blooming just yet. Soon I hope. Enjoy your garden today as well as your stitching :)

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    1. CathieJMay 18, 2015 at 9:18 PM

      I grew up with azaleas and insisted on them when we landscaped our back yard even though I was told they were out of style. Of course that was 20 years ago. I guess I am still old-fashioned.

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  5. JulieroseMay 17, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    Your azeleas are beautiful; mine look all stringy and just a few flowers--do you have any secrets?? ;--))) I love that piece you are stitching--I never learned counted cross stitch...hugs, Julierose

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  6. Deb AMay 17, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    Lovely flowers. You are making such great progress on this cross stitch. So fun to watch it progress each week.

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  7. Tiny Toadstool CottageMay 17, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    The azaleas are beautiful. The hanging baskets were a lovely gift. Your stitching is coming along so nicely - can't wait to see it!

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  8. cajunquilterMay 17, 2015 at 9:01 PM

    What beautiful flowers! And the stitching wow.

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  9. The Cozy QuilterMay 17, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    I would love to come and stitch outside with you in your beautiful garden!

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  10. Jennie in GAMay 18, 2015 at 12:03 AM

    Beautiful stitching and flowers!

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  11. mamasmercantileMay 18, 2015 at 3:02 AM

    The hanging baskets are beautiful, what a lovely gift. Great progress.

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    1. CathieJMay 18, 2015 at 9:17 PM

      Hubby buys me hanging baskets every Mother's Day. The perfect gift because I have them all summer.

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  12. Kathy ... aka NanaMay 18, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    Our azaleas were budding when we left. I'm sure that they're done blooming by now. :-(

    As a former counted cross stitcher, I must ask: what purpose do those busting stitches serve? I never basted any of my work (I was self taught, so maybe I should have basted?).

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  13. AngelaMay 18, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    Your garden looks lovely as does your stitching project :)

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  14. SuperMomNoCapeMay 18, 2015 at 4:26 PM

    The flowers in your garden are looking beautiful.

    Your cross-stitch piece looks like it's coming along nicely.

    I've recently started a weekly Stitchery Link Party for all things hand embroidered including cross-stitch and I'd love to have you come link up. http://www.supermomnocape.com/2015/05/18/vintage-embroidery-monday-stitchery-link-party-6/ I do hope you'll come join in.

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  15. PamelaMay 18, 2015 at 6:53 PM

    Great progress!

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  16. Shami ImmanuelMay 19, 2015 at 4:58 AM

    Your cross stitch piece looks beautiful.

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  17. Christine BMay 19, 2015 at 5:25 AM

    What a beautiful cross stitch! So many tiny stitches... you are making great progress... will look forward to seeing it finished! :) x

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  18. LisaMay 20, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    Beautiful blooms and terrific progress on your stitching!

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  19. ReneeMay 20, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    Your flowers are lovely. Baker Beach is incredibly impressive!

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  20. KatherineMay 21, 2015 at 4:59 PM

    Your CS is fantastic! I have never seen such an involved piece being worked before. Love the azaleas etc too. We are heading into winter hear so it is nearly time to prune and cut everything back.

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  21. karenMay 22, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    our azaleas are blooming but not vibrantly as before, I'm going to blame the harsh winter. Lovely lovely photos! And I see more progress on the picture you are stitching.

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  22. SuperMomNoCapeMay 25, 2015 at 10:39 PM

    I'm just popping back to thank you for linking up to last week's Stitchery Link Party. I do hope you come link up again soon. I'm having a small giveaway over the next few weeks and anyone who links up will be entered into the drawing.

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