I didn’t actually get to starting the Linen Flowers project I’d planned to start the other day. Housework took priority, and by the time I got to sit down, I just didn’t have the energy. I picked up my knitting instead, which required little thought or concentration – it’s a ribbed scarf, and I’m not following a pattern, so it really allowed my brain to relax.

I did get a start on the LF Spring Bulbs yesterday. I’m really glad I found this piece of hand-dyed jobelan (Summer Sky by Wichelt) in my stash; so far I love it! Sorry the image is kind of blurry – I didn’t have the patience to retake the picture.

I also got these magazines in the mail yesterday! I’m so lucky to have been a recipient of a RAK (random act of kindness). Thank you!!! I’ve already found a bunch of designs that I really, really want to do.

I decided that the perfect pick-me-up for the gloomy, rainy day that we’re having today, is to start a pretty spring design. With the colors and fabric picked, I’m all set to start stitching 2 designs from the Spring Bulbs issue of Linen Scenes. It’s all DMC floss, and I’ll be stitching on 28 ct Summer Sky jobelan by Wichelt.

Now for the contest: I need some help deciding on fabric and floss for a new design. Pictured to the right are my choices. On the left side is Wichelt Lambswool (28ct jobelan), using DMC Variations 4210; on the right is Wichelt Plum Blossom (28ct jobelan), using DMC Variations 4150. Which do you like better? Everyone who responds (either in the comments, or by email) will be entered into a draw for some stitching goodies.