And Spring arose on the garden fair,
Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere;
And each flower and herb on Earth’s dark breast
rose from the dreams of its wintry rest.
~Percy Bysshe Shelley, “The Sensitive Plant”
Spring is such a marvelous time to get color inspirations from nature.
It is said that April showers bring May flowers. Raindrops glisten, and the sun bounces off brilliant shades of teal, magenta and green in After the Rain, Â this one-of-a-kind, lightweight shawl wrap.
After the Rain Goddess Shawl/Wrap
Multiple gardens are filled with lush plants and flowers in every color of the rainbow at the Festival of Flowers at Biltmore Estates in Asheville, North Carolina. It was the inspiration for this vibrant, richly-textured, one-of-a-kind, lightweight shawl wrap.
Festival of Flowers Goddess Shawl/Wrap
Growing up, I remember the beautiful lilac bushes in our backyard, and loving to bring bunches of them to my favorite teachers. That was the inspiration for this lightweight, flirty, feminine, ribbon ruffle scarf.
Pink Lilacs Ribbon Ruffle Scarf
Please check out the blogs of my Unique Women in Business colleagues below. They will delight and entice you with their interpretations of spring.
Rita Wetzel – http://RitasCreativeNest.com
Jenn Nolda – http://brynnsbeautifulbows.blogspot.com
Ann Rinkenberger – http://harvestmoonbyhand.blogspot.com
Robin Koehler – http://www.nestlingsbyrobin.blogspot.com
Linda Reynolds – http://bellalindadesigns.net
Audrey Fetterhoff – http://AudreyGardenLady.blogspot.com
Birgitte Hendricks – http://SewDanish.blogspot.com
Wendy Kelly – http://blog.vintageday.com
Janet Bocciardi – http://www.honeyfromthebee.com
Linda Stranger – http://capecodjewel.blogspot.com
Karen Terry/McDuffie – http://jmjcreations.blogspot.com
Judy Woodley – http://wellspringcreations.blogspot.com
Trudy Miller – http://mommagoddesstreasures.blogspot.com
Cory Trusty – http://aquarianbath.blogspot.com
Nancy Pace – http://nancyswildwirejewelry.blogspot.com
Jenn Brockman – http://alexshares.com
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WOW! How did I miss your shop! It’s my first visit and I’ll be back. Such vibrant colors in your work! Thoroughly enjoyed your post!
Having a great time reading unique women in business blogs on SPRING!
Let’s shop and blog hop!
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Lois, You have done it again! Poetry with words AND fiber! Beautiful work!
The colors are fabulous! I cannot believe how talented you are and how lucky we are to be able to purchase some of your gorgeous work for our very own. Just lovely.
Trudy aka Momma Goddess
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Beautiful wraps and shawls of spring colors!
I love the Pink Lilacs Ribbon Ruffle Scarf! So very pretty!!!!
Wow!!! What gorgeous shawls and scarves. They all would be lovely to wear this spring. Definitely eye-catching!
Ann
Harvest Moon by Hand
http://harvestmoonbyhand.blogspot.com
Your blog looks like a spring bouquet with your lovely scarfs! Very pretty and well written.
Our blog hop is so much fun I am scooting along now!
The colors on the first scarf are lovely – some of my favorites. But, I really like the pink and black too!
The festival of flowers is sooo neat! I’d wear it everyday, even if it didn’t match my clothes! lol. And the pink ribbons lilac scarf is a new favorite! Love love love pink! Very bright and beautiful items.
Wow, the colors are amazing. So vibrant, they seem to say “Spring is here, Spring is here”
I love the names that you have given your scarves.
Love the gorgeous spring colors you used in your fabulous work!
Love your work and more so the story behind the inspirations:)
http://www.nestlingsbyrobin.blogspot.com
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Love to hear the inspiration behind your beautiful fiberwork. The lilac garden one is dear to my heart… could almost smell the scent… love them!
Happy Spring!!
As an (almost) former knitter I so appreciate the top quality of your work. It is absolutely wonderful. Reading the story behind youre pieces was really interesting and make them even more special.
Birgitte
Blog : http://SewDanish.blogspot.com
Twitter : http://twitter.com/SewDanish
Wowza Lois! Beautiful color ways and superb knitting…love your spring shawls!
Audrey
http://AudreyGardenLady.etsy.com
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I love your knits, Lois… they’re so rich and beautiful. My 16 year old daughter cherishes the scarf I got her for Xmas, it’s the only piece of clothing she won’t let anyone borrow. She looks and feels like a million bucks when she wears it. :)
Linda :)
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Thanks, Linda. That is very sweet of you. I’m so glad your daughter is enjoying her special sassy wrap. It’s actually a teenage blankie!