My cross stitch temperature kitties are coming along swimmingly. I was expecting a lot more yellows, oranges, and maybe even a red or two in May, but the weather had other plans. The month ended up cooler than average, which kept the warmer shades mostly at bay.

In Burke, the average daily temperatures ranged from 56.8ºF to 75.5ºF. So while we’re still seeing some greens and yellows, the full-on heat hasn’t shown up in my palette just yet.

I really don’t mind though—this project continues to be such a joy to work on. It’s fun to watch the colors shift slowly and to see each little cat reflect the season in its own way. I’m looking forward to June and finally breaking into those brighter, hotter hues, even if I don’t actually love the heat myself.