Thank you so very much for all of the kind comments on the previous post, I am still processing the amazing win and happily my wrist seems to be completely back to normal now, so knitting is back on the menu.
After another cold snap bringing snow our way last week things have turned more spring-like here. Not much is flowering in the garden yet (the plans I had for autumn bulb planting remained as an un-ticked line on my to-do list) but the plum tree is, as usual, heralding a change in season. I know I do it every year but I can't resist taking photos of the blossoms. They are radiant in the morning sun and at night are illuminated by the light of the moon and their delicate beauty is so short-lived that I feel the need to capture their fleeting charm before they are gone for another year.
The birds have been answering the call of their seasonal instincts by jostling for territory, paring up and becoming more vocal. These last few mornings when I've gone out to let the chickens out I've been greeted by a tuneful robin. He has a twinkle in the black bead of his eye and when he cocks his head to watch me from the tree above it seems like he is asking for some breakfast – and I'm happy to oblige with a handful of dried mealworms and sunflower hearts. I love it when the dawn is full of birdsong, it's an enchanting start to the day and it will build now until May, when it reaches it's most choral.
It is nice to be knitting again and although I'm behind a self-imposed schedule I am still working on a new pattern and full steaming ahead with a finished batch of bunnies – though they won't now be ready in time for Easter. I'll send out an email to my mailing list when they are ready but it will be a good few weeks yet.
Lastly, but not leastly, I'm very excited to be taking over the instagram feed of Love Knitting tomorrow. If you're on instagram pop over and say hello – I'm going to spend the day sewing together bunny bits and sharing photos as I go and it would be nice to have your company.
Thanks again for all of the congratulations and compliments on the previous post, I feel truly privileged to be on the receiving end of such kindness.
little cotton rabbits 
Wow — you’ve just had a big snow, and now there are blooms popping out? It just seems like it should take longer for that transition to occur! Beautiful photos, as always!
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Thank you for always being a bright spot!
Another 6″ of snow and it’s still snowing and very windy. And there has got to be at least a foot of snow covering my garden…I’d say spring is a little late here this year.
I’m home on lunch break and have to go back to work, but this was so nice to come home to, I love dreaming about being able to stay home and knit by the fire.
Your pictures are always so beautiful and I know things will be blooming here,shortly…in a few weeks…hopefully soon!!!
Have fun and keep the rest of us inspired!
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Hi Julie, I’m so pleased after your wretched fall and hence delay in knitting projects, that all seems to be slotting back in to place…. and Spring really does seem to be on it’s way. We have a very persistent owl close by our house. I’m fairly convinced he/she is looking for a mate because every evening and early morning he/she is calling and calling in hopeful anticipation, I suspect!
I love the colour of the yarns you are knitting with in the above picture. I can imagine a very soft little Rabbit with the use, I think, of Kid silk haze. It’ll be gorgeous!
Many thanks end enjoy the Spring.
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I always love to see your plum blossom pics Julie….it signals the beginning of spring, just wish the weather would get the memo, it has been very wet and cold here today!
I look forward to joining you at Love Knitting tomorrow!
V x
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Another beautiful post. Your writing adds the special touch of atmosphere to your pictures, which are always beautiful and go directly to the heart. Thank you for sharing.
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Love the little nest with the tiny eggs. We have Rufous hummingbirds where I live, and their nests and eggs are just about that size. Flying little jewels they are!
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I can’t wait to see your guest post tomorrow.
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Hi Julie, glad you are able to knit again after your fall. I fractured both my wrists 4 years ago after falling on ice and I really missed my knitting. Your photographs are beautiful as always. No blossom here in Cumbria yet, but it won’t be long. Have a good day on Instagram, best wishes, Sue x
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thank you very much for these photos…
Here, in the west of France, the frosts still frighten the appearance of all that.
Have a good day
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Yes, spring is almost here isn’t it. A few plum blossoms here too, although many were turned brown by the cold weather, I wonder if there will be fewer fruits this year. Have a good weekend, and a good day on IG, CJ xx
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So pleased to hear you’re able to pick up your knitting needles again :o)
Thank you for bringing a lovely touch of Spring into my front room with your lovely pictures
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Glad you’re all better, Julie. The fruit tree blossoms and daffodils are always the first sign of spring here in the SF Bay Area. Oh how I love seeing them! Looking forward to your new pattern. I know it’ll be adorable. Sending hugs your way.
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How popular were you on Instagram today!?! Love the photo glimpses of your day. Thanks for taking the time to share.
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I am catching up on a few posts that I have missed. Congratulations on your award, and I am glad that you received recognition for what a quality product you produce.
Sorry about your fall, bruises and sprain. It is very disconcerting when we don’t bounce back up like we remember we used to do. It has been a while but, if I can’t knit, I try to catch up on my reading. There never seems to be enough time with the knitting.
Our spring has been similar to yours…warm and flowery, followed by blustery winds and snow threats. There is a great meme circulating on Facebook. First half shows daffodils struggling up to bloom; second half shows them getting cold and blown and asking “Who’s smart idea was this?” However, the longer days and the singing birds definitely signal that spring is indeed on its way.
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