Some Dandelions for this Last Day in March

 Gosh if anyone reads this, they will know it has been four years since I last posted anything on this blog.  I AM hoping to remedy that this year, starting with today, the last day in March, 2025.

Hitty Madge spotted some dandelions growing, and she knows how much Miles likes them so took him out to see them this afternoon.  

They are such a sunny happy flower, Miles was so happy to see them.

We will leave them there admiring the dandelions...completely ignoring the fact that some think of them as weeds.  

I am hoping to start blogging again on a regular basis...who knows maybe I will manage this! I'm feeling optimistic.  

New Dress for Hitty Madge

Hitty Madge got a new dress today which pleased her immensely as she said I haven't made her one 'for ages!'.  

She wore it out in the garden and pronounced it perfect for the sunny weather.

Monday Blues

Hitty Madge and Hitty Morag spent some time exploring the garden looking for 'blues' on Monday.

No these are pink!

But these are blue 

They admire the blue flowers...

so pretty.

Then sit for a while chatting.

Beautiful Blue Monday flowers.

Hitty Madge Explores

Hitty Madge enjoyed exploring her new surroundings during a walk yesterday afternoon.

She delighted in the primroses

Admired the twisting and turning of branches

and especially enjoyed sitting on a rock

looking out to sea.

Hitty Madge's Sunday Afternoon Walk.

Hitty Madge enjoyed a walk this afternoon.  She loved the moss at the base of this tree.

Hitty Madge's Sunday Walk

Hitty Madge wore her warm winter coat to go on a walk with our person today.  It was quite grey out, but at least the rain stayed away, although it was very wet underfoot.

She was delighted to find a Hellebore in flower.

Stretching their Legs while Looking for some Colour

Hitty Morag and Hitty Madge finally managed to get out in the garden today after the busyness of Christmas and the New Year celebrations.  They went in search of some flowers...

Hitty Morag was the first to find a little purple flower, although unfortunately it hasn't shown up especially purple in the photograph.

Hitty Madge then found a purple Hebe flowering.

They were both pleased to find a flower each and also to get out in the fresh air although it was rather chilly!

An Advent Calendar Opening.

Every year for the past six or so years the 'Children (aka dolls) of Rose Cottage open an Advent Calendar.  The Hittys don't usually take part in this, but this year the three sisters wanted a turn at opening the calendar today...

Hitty Morage suggested to Hitty Mildred and Hitty Madge that they have a turn at opening the Advent Calendar today.  Of course they thought that was a great idea.

They study the Calendar and hope that today's door is not too high up as they didn't fancy having to scale heights like the babies did!

Luckily for them it wasn't and Hitty Madge is given the honours of opening the door.

It is quite a big door so they were rather excited as to what could be inside.

They were delighted to find a Reindeer - although Hitty Mildred looks like something has distracted her in the distance.

They lead the reindeer to the snowy scene and introduce the others.

The reindeer looks quite at home!

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To see other Advent posts click here:  Rose Cottage Friends

A New Year Eve's Swap - Received.

Hitty Madge, Mildred and Morag were thrilled to get a package in the post today.  It was the New Year's Swap gift and had come all the way from Canada.    

The lucky recipient of these wonderful items has been invited to a Time Traveller's Ball for New Year's Eve.  There is a lovely crochet dress, purse and head wear as well as the cute little invitation.

They wonder who they should nominate to wear the outfit and attend the ball.

It was a unanimous decision that Hitty Joyful should attend.  She works tirelessly in the Rose Cottage Tearoom and always remains cheerful.  Plus they were pretty sure the outfit would fit her perfectly. 

Hitty Joyful is of course delighted and immediately tried the outfit on and declared it just perfect!

Thank you Susan K for a wonderful swap package.  

A Little Outing.

Hitty Morag and Hitty Madge enjoyed a day out yesterday.

They found an old birds nest on the ground which was really interesting.

They were intrigued with its construction and wondered which bird would have made the nest.

Although it was cold, they still enjoyed a brief rest sitting by the fountain and listening to the water.

It is still a mystery...

Hitty Madge and Hitty Morag have been explaining to Hitty Mildred that she really does have to take some responsibility for the little one and were expecting some explanation as to what has been happening while she was away.  They are not sure she is listening to them properly and are concerned she is just giving them lip service.  They have tried to suggest that perhaps the little one (who Mildred still hasn't told them her name!) might need a seeing eye dog and some tiny glasses... but Mildred must decide.  They leave her to think about things....

Some time later it seems that she is still very reticent to give them any explanation as to the little one or make any decisions... she hasn't as yet spoken at all about her last few years away, so it is still a mystery. It has been suggested that perhaps she just wants to move forward and leave it all behind.

A Christmas Star Quilt.

Hitty Madge and Hitty Morag have been busy working on a Christmas Star quilt. using the Christmas/Festive fabric squares from the Winter is Coming Charm Swap.

They were inspired by the love Hitty Constance's work (which can be seen here)

Good progress is being made apart from misplacing one of the diamonds which has been rather frustrating!  Fortunately that was found lurking underneath the settee.

Still a fair bit of sewing to do, all these pieces are hand sewn together.  The outer shapes have been laid out into position.  

This is a lovely project to sit and stitch when there are a few minutes to spare.

Out in the garden

Hitty Madge and Hitty Morag took their sister Hitty Mildred into the garden for some fresh air as it has been a lovely day today.  Cold but nice.  Fortunately they were able to find her a winter dress to wear which she was very pleased about as she had been in a summer dress for quite some time. She is secretly hoping she might get a nice cardigan or shawl made...

Morag found a lovely purple rose about to bloom.

Madge some yellow rose buds.

Mildred a bright red rose

and an orange bud that matches the orange in her dress.

A nice afternoon strolling around the garden discovering that the roses were still bravely blooming despite the colder and often very wet weather.

Welcome Home....

Hitty Madge and Hitty Morag on behalf of the Rose Cottage Hittys welcome home another Hitty who left in early 2015 to live elsewhere.  She has decided to return home and we are thrilled to have her back.  She was number five to be carved here at Rose Cottage back in October 2014 - a very good month for carving Hittys!  They were so excited this morning when the travel carriage arrived...

Ooh look do you think this could be her?

They quickly open the box carriage...

...and help her out.

Welcome Home!

Hitty Morag is the first to greet her sister.

Hitty Madge also gives her a welcome home hug.

Three sisters...  but wait...

...someone else has appeared on the scene.

Startled, Hitty Morag and Hitty Madge glance down...

Seems their sister has been busy while she has been away!

But to bring the poor mite home without any clothes on, this really will not do.  They must see to it that some clothes are made immediately and hope to get Hitty Ethel Raikes the Rose Cottage resident dressmaker on to it immediately