This is the pattern Mr. Frost left on our truck window. When we got in the truck and I saw this ... I just had to take a picture. Isn't it beautiful? Hmmmm ... could frost have been the inspiration behind the traditional feather quilting we find often on antique quilts? It makes me wonder ... as that is the first thing I thought of when I saw this window!
Since childhood, I have loved the effect that frost has on trees. It is so beautiful ... it's as if the forest is wearing an intricate gown of lace. I never tire of nature and all its wonders ... nature certainly is the master designer and has inspired all since the beginning of time.
Yesterday, QBee Neva and I worked on a couple of 007 projects that involved hand embroidery. When I dug into my embroidery supplies, I found a few friends that were inspired by Jack Frost as well...
It is part of a Crabapple Hill pattern called, Winter Wonderland. I love Meg Hawkey's designs! There are 10 blocks as part of this pattern ... and I only have one left to do before I start piecing the quilt top! Needless to say ...
... I was inspired! I never give myself a deadline for this kind of quilt, but with only one block left to embroider ... all I want to do is dillydally with this snow-women!
So while Mr. Frost continued to work on his winter wonderland ... I sipped a cup of cocoa while my needle and I worked on mine! What a wonderful dillydally day!
Sounds like a wonderful way to spend the day. Certainly was splendid, wasn't it?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful frost images!! We woke up this morning to a new snowfall...looks like someone dusted everything with a thick coating of powdered sugar..so pretty! Thank you for showing your Winter Wonderland on your blog..I LOVE it in "full color" rather than redwork! Email me a pic when you're done with it so that I can post it on my blog too!!!! Have a beautiful day! You're so lucky to live in such a gorgeous state! xox Meg Hawkey/Crabapple Hill
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