Pumpkin Cross Stitch for October


I would say pumpkins are one of my very favorite things to stitch. I love this time of year too, especially October when the pumpkin bins are full at the store, the kids are running through the pumpkin patch to find just the right one and then they begin appearing on porches and doorsteps with goofy or scary faces illuminated with candles. Lots of fun. I also really like orange and purple together...

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Tammy said…
What pretty little pumpkins! I love orange and purple too-it's great together.
September 7, 2009 at 1:57 PM
Lelia said…
I think Autumn my fav season, too. Isn't it great using those fall fiber colors?
September 9, 2009 at 9:23 AM
Bloomin'Chick Jo said…
Hello from CoL! Autumn is my Fave too, as are Pumpkins. They always bring a smile to my face. Beautiful blog!
September 9, 2009 at 7:20 PM
Angie Allen said…
I just found your blog on "Good Read" and it's terrific. I am an avid x-stitcher and love to see other peoples' work. Thanks for sharing. Autumn is my favorite season, as well. I'll be back again!

Angie
September 10, 2009 at 1:48 PM
Chelle said…
I love this time of year too! I also am in love with pumpkins. My nick-name is pumpkin and I have pumpkins all through my house...all year long. Can't get enough of them. Nice work!
October 18, 2010 at 11:37 AM
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