Green Pears and Golf

Easter and Passover Greetings to all my friends! Hope you have a memorable day with family and friends or just doing what gives you the most enjoyment! My Easter weekend plans fell through thanks to Andrew's employer.  He has had to work all weekend but he and Anna will come here next weekend and we'll just extend Easter until then.

It's another beautiful Easter and Masters Sunday here in Augusta. We have gone from 90 degrees on Monday to a cool 45 degrees Saturday morning - so typical of Augusta in April. The weather has been perfect for the thousands of golf patrons who descend on Augusta this time every April. Hope they are enjoying it as much as I am.

My free time this week has revolved around golf and the green A pear. Yesterday while watching the golf tournament on television I finished up all of the green diamonds on the A. When I think about the incredible stitch combinations that Amy thinks up for her stitch guides, I wish that I had half of the creativity that she has in just her little finger! She never ceases to amaze me with her talent for picking just the right threads and stitches. The silvery green Kreinik that is used on top of the light green basketweave diamonds positively glows. It almost looks like it glows in the dark although I don't think it actually does. But, it certainly gives that impression.

I believe I can finish up the A this afternoon and move on to the very last pear. There is still over half of the background that needs attention but the bulk of the stitching is almost completed. My thoughts about this project turn more and more now to one of the most important aspects of any needlepoint project - the finishing. One of my stitching friends here on the blog suggested a few weeks ago that I consider finishing it as a stand-up. I'm really leaning towards that idea and can easily see in my mind what it might look like. Just hope I can translate what is in my mind's eye to the finisher!

There was a little stash enhancement this week. My Sweet Dreams canvas by & more arrived from Amy's on Wednesday. I'll probably take it with me when I visit Amy's in May to pick out threads. First I need to think about which stitches to use in each of the stripes. This canvas will work so beautifully with the other needlepoint pillows on my bed. I stitched a custom canvas for my mother many years ago now that has the first three words of her favorite Easter hymn "Welcome happy morning" across it. "Sweet Dreams" will be perfectly paired with it.

I made a trip to Nurseries Caroliniana yesterday and came home with a trunk full of flowers to plant on the patio. I got most of them into pots yesterday but am ready to head out this morning and finish up the remainder. I want to take care of the planting this morning so that I have the afternoon free for stitching and golf.

I'll leave you with a plate of Easter/Masters goodies from Two Moms Bakery. Have a wonderful day!