Spring gardening diversion

I've got this design in my head for a beach landscape, but it's been difficult to ignore the great weather for gardening. The interruption has inspired my inner "earth mother" to prepare the yard and acquire beautiful plants. Of course, in Ocean Shores that means deer resistant plantings that won't disappear a day or two after I plant them! Shasta daisies and rhubarb are always favorites...

 
I'm also gambling some fragrant herbs will avoid the deer "infestation", including mint and sage...

And, I'm preparing the yard for ground cover and a beautiful lilac bush...

Although the garden is taking me away from working on that landscape design, it makes me smile and enjoy the mild spring weather this year. Hope you're enjoying the same!

1st Birthday's are special

My great niece's first birthday is this summer, I hope she enjoys the quilt I sent her. It's a guild mystery quilt with lots of flying geese. 

Spring Impressionist Landscape

Just finished a small impressionist landscape quilt I called Spring. 

Graduation gift

This recent quilt is a gift for my niece's high school graduation. It's an easy pattern called Recipe Cards, and is excellent for featuring large, bold prints. 

Empty Spools Seminar - early March

Beautiful Asilomar Conference Center and wonderful instructors. 

 My impressionist landscape: Beach Grass at Sunset.

Inspired by fellow quilters to blog

Willing to give blogging a try, and share fun quilting and other adventures with fellow quilters, friends, and family. Please send me your comments.