Spring............can it be very far away?

 
Spring was a time of swaggering declarations.
Reaching autumn, one finds few absolutes.
Life is mystery and ambiguity.
Toward winter, that now seems agreeable and comfortable.
Deng Ming~Dao

Before I continue, I just want to thank everyone for their kind words about my lost shawl.  It means so very much to me to be part of such a supportive and kind community.  Whilst I don't think Oh Canada will be coming home anytime soon....who knows....stranger things have happened. :)

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I don't know about you but I am VERY tired of winter, and this is coming from a grrl who loves winter.  It's been unusually cold up here and I think that is what has me more than the snow.

The one thing that always helps me come this time of year is playing in the dyepots and coming up with new colors.  Of course Spa gives me a great excuse to play as well.  This year's new color is called "Pussy-willow".  The silvery downy brown in this color reminds me very much of our little Springtime fuzzy friends.

One of the things that I DIDN'T do in my rush to get out of the house for Spa was bring an entire tote of BFL rovings full of new colors for Spring, so I listed them up on my website.  Colors like:

Dream

Valentine

Lady Blues

Erie

and a few others.

I also put up a pre~order link for Maplewings.  I am offering this beautiful shawl in 5 colorways, one of which will be Pussy-willow.  The kits will start shipping once Anne's pattern is finalized. :)

Here's hoping that Punxsutawney Phil was wrong and Spring is just around the corner, but until then, we can fill up our world with color!

Comments

[Laurie]

Love pussywillow colorway! Wonderful inspiration, and it is just exactly like pussywillows. So very very tempting for Maplewing.

[Lorraine]

Kim- What's that song? Pussywillows, catkins... love it!

[Carole]

Pussy willows are one of my favorite signs of spring!

[Alison]

Beautiful colors!

[margene]

Love the depth and tone to your colorways. Winter has returned to Utah...we're happy about that!

[gayle]

Color is the best way to fight winter. (And I'm so tired of winter that I'd like to go after it with a big orange stick...)
Maplewings is so stunning! Your colors make it fly.

[Jenn]

Beautiful new color! I went to pre-order the shawl kit..... Is the price correct for the petite size? Smaller, less yarn, but more $?

I just wanted to be sure before I ordered.

[Ruinwen]

That gorgeous new colorway is just the perfect hue to bring on an early spring (don't let Phil know). :)

[Jean]

Lovin' Lady Blues! and Pussywillow ... oh ... and Erie. Dream is pretty nice too. Did you get my e about dates?

[tiennie]

Those are so pretty!

I think I may be one of those people that is OK with winter still being here. We just got home from having so much fun skiing as a family.

[Beth]

I love Pussy-willow! It's wonderful!!!

[Renee]

Oh, lovely new colourway!!!
I hope spring is here soon too. Enough with the cold and snow already.

[Donna]

I too am ready for a little springtime! I just ordered the Maplewing kit, and although I had originally planned on getting the New England Red I fell in love with the Pussywillow. I hope you have more spring colors on the way!

[pat jarvis]

HELLO KIM- feeling , so much for you about your lost wrap - the whole thing is just too much for me to believe , that someone can do this

-I agree I too need spring - down with the worst cold I have ever experienced - nothing like the healing energy warm weather brings , as well as the lift to the spirits

- love your new pussy-willow- will check out the rest on your site

hugs -----pat

[Kirsten]

Love Pussy-willow! Such a beautiful color!

[anne]

is that the same one you showed me the other day?

[anne]

omg, that new colorway is to die for