Country Garden Stitchery

I really like the green and purple theme. I've been making these runners made with wide pieces that sew up in no time and have quite a collection now. I like to display them on my hutch and change them with the seasons; this one looks like it would be good for January to me. Hope the picture doesn't affect your equilibrium :) I tried to capture the whole runner to show you. I finished my lavender houses cross stitch last night. It is the first design where I've used lazy daisy stitches. I love to do lazy daisies and French knots. I think they add a lot to a design. This design uses some of The Gentle Art's new colors - well fairly new to me - Moonlit Path, Victorian Lace and Crystal Lake. I love their names too. Really inspiring. and my newest adventure is an embroidered gown using hand dyed silks. Lots of billowing roses and other fairy dust or baby's breath type flowers sprinkled here and there. I think I may frame this one. I'll show you in a bit...

A collection of purple them cross stitch designs. I've always been intrigued with moonlight gardens, but haven't planted one. White and light pink flowers would look beautiful under the moonlit starry sky. Purple blossoms and a collection of teapots decorated differently. It is great to have tea with friends. Hand dyed silks in blues and purples. Silk is a treat to work with. The colors are lovely and it is so very soft. I've use Thread Gatherer flosses and am looking forward to working with Gloriana silk flosses. I've just received some samples of Gloriana silk flosses in autumn colors. If you've not tried silk, you are in for a great experience when you do!

Hand dyed silk flosses are irresistible for their colors and softness. The silk absorbs the dyes wonderfully and the colors are incredible. They are great to work with for embroidery projects. Definitely needs pink... I think I will do this for Valentine's Day, I need more decorations for that holiday. How many people decorate their home for Valentine's Day? I haven't, but may start. Inspired by sewing and antique dress forms and a few flowers I decided to begin this pattern. I love the issues of Artful Blogging and Somerset Studio for inspiration. Lots of great color and fun glimpses of personalities and snippets of lives. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.