spring begins in march

Spring seems to be setting in a bit early this year. Yesterday it was unseasonably warm. warm enough to be out with no outdoor clothes. It was lovely. But last evening the wind picked up and today it is chilly again, but the sun is shining and it looks warm even though there is a chill in the air, as if it could snow.

I am beginning work on new clothes for the spring. A white silk dress, and a blue one. Both are for special occasions, so they require more hand work than average. I hope that I can get both done on time. I've been looking about at the fabric that is being used for bliauts now, and I must confess i'm a bit surprised. I didn't realize people were using such fancy fabric. Ornate weaving. Gorgeous stuff that. So, my two new dresses will be fancier than they would have a while ago when I was unaware of the current styles. Also, I am working on my embroidery skills. I must confess I've never had a good hand for needlework, but again, the new style require it. So, I'm practicing in hopes that my dresses will be adequate to the occasion for which they are intended.

I find that even with the medicines that I've been given, I'm often too fatigued by the end of the day to do much but sit and occasionally spin a bit of yarn or do some handwork, maybe work on some stockings. I feel like I don't get enough done, by half really. I'm hoping that as spring comes, with more sun, I'll feel more like working outside in the garden and on spinning and weaving and handwork.

I hope this finds you all well, and happy. May your spring come early as well.
Orlaith Ballach Inghean Fhlain