The Season That Follows

How time came and went. The second day of spring and the garden is blooming with flowers as white as snow. It’s the same every year. Flowers blooming, followed by the gradual shoots that will grow into luscious green leaves and stay that way for the rest of the summer before autumn demands its shedding.

Over the years, the tree has become the main feature in the garden and is truly a beacon that marks the seasons. The leaves the blush in red and golden when autumn arrives. The flowers that never bloom in full before spring. By the end of spring, it will have a green crowning glory.

The joy of welcoming the spring is not something that will go out of the season. (yes! yes! yes! It’s a pun…)

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I haven’t exactly been doing much as I’ve been sick since last week. It takes a lot of effort thinking straight, concentrating on the patterns while washing my hands every other minute after blowing my nose. However, I managed to get two things done just before and during the time I was sick.

A brooch made from remnants and a vintage button. I understand now how crafters and designers can get so excited about vintage buttons!

A case that I’m not sure if I want to put it up for sale. Still, I love the flowers on the side sewn by hand using silver metallic thread and blanket stitch. The fabric a cut-out from my very first Japanese fat quarter purchased at a craft fair few years ago. In fact, it’s the first fabric I’ve purchased in my life.

How so very spring!

September 2, 2008 | craft, diary