A few more Spring pics on this cloudy misty day here in New England. Here's a pink Azalea with a young Blue Angel in front. Here is what is inside that Azalea. Mama Robin is not happy when I go to water the hostas in this area. The bluebirds are right next door. One hatched and 3 more to go. We'll have to watch out for the evil House Sparrows to make sure these guys fledge. Syringa Vulgaris 'Krasavitsa Moscovy' Also known as Beauty of Moscow. This one is becoming more widely available. Double white flowers and pink buds make for a bicolor effect this time of year. Syringa Vulgaris 'Avalanche' One of the Rochester hybrids the florets are much larger than ordinary vulgaris. Syringa Vulgaris 'Albert F. Holden' Purple flowers with a silvery reverse on each floret. Syringa Vulgaris 'Yankee Doodle' Another Rochester hybrid, the color of this one is actually much darker than in the picture. It's one of the darkest purple lilacs I've seen. The beginning of my "White Garden." That's a Kousa Dogwood on the left, white salvia in the middle, Delaware Valley White Azalea in the back, Fire and Ice hosta by the rock, a tiny Frosted Mouse Ears front right, with Mt. Hood Daffodils throughout. In the woods in back is a shadblow lending some white background. Shadblows are in full bloom all throughout New England at the time the Herring (or Shad) are running upstream. Steve

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I guess I should have said "pleats" instead of tucks. What I have seen are pleats that are sewn from the shoulders on each side down to just below the bust and then the fullness of the released fabric gives kind of a "skirt" that is loose and cool. Knits are great for stretch, but they are too hot for the weather here----Texas with days and days of over 100 degrees some summers. You are right about the pullover idea, Annie. Button down the front will probably be the way to go. Thanks to you both for your ideas!

That really depends on the style. If there are darts in the blouse, taking it up from the shoulder seams will put the darts in an odd place. If not, I think I would use a combination of both taking in a bit at the sides and a bit at the shoulder seams. If you take it all in the shoulder seams, it is going to pull your neckline up too, so that is a consideration as well.