Springy and Bright

Spring is in full swing here in North Texas

it's been beautiful weather wise

I just love the bright happy colors of spring

All the bright spring blooms had me inspired

I've needed some color to spruce up my gray and white bed linens

so I dug out some of my all time favorite fabric

included some solids to coordinate

and came up with these

they are so bright and happy

and the dark gray ties them in with my bedding

i echo quilted the flowers and leaves

then some stippling in the open spaces

then quarter inch spaced lines on the borders

oh...did i mention these are going to become pillows

bet you were wondering huh?

i can't decide though exactly how to do the backs

I'm wavering between simple envelope backs

or grommets and laced up with grosgrain ribbon

Patio Spruce Up

I have been spending a fair amount of time on my patio lately...

even with all the bright plants...there seemed to still be a lack of color...

and my patio chairs are not all that comfortable...

so I was a Joann yesterday...

and guess what was on sale....yep...outdoor canvas...50% off!!

so here's what I made yesterday...

here's a closer shot of the print....it's absolutely adorable...

and the colors are perfect for all the colors of my planters on the patio..

so cute right??

and my plants are looking good....

lots of buds on my impatiens...

I had never seen this sweet potato vine before...but it's got really deep dark foliage...and then this week...an added bonus...these perfect little purple blooms...



I just love these bright coral geraniums....and apparently so does Ry....his nose is blocking the big bright blooms....oh well...

Happy weekend everyone!!