BBD "Autumn Bouquet" & (re)new stash....

Stitched on Gold 22 ct hardanger over 2

I love this design and the way it turned out. I chose to use DMC instead of the hand-dyed threads and it gave the piece a "stamped" cross stitch look. I had the fabric and loved the color so decided to use it. I have a spot already picked out for it once I get it framed, which could be awhile due to the huge size!

Renewed stash.....

I am on a "stash diet", though I did cheat a couple of weeks by purchasing some back issues of Sampler & Antique Needlework. I decided to look through my SANQ issues, going back to 1999, and found so much I wanted to stitch. Just to share a couple....

This design also has beautiful bellpull using the medallions.

I just love this design but probably won't finish it as a sewing roll.

This just reinforces the fact that I definitely do not need to buy any new stuff and I have way more than I will ever need! I do need to get busy on some exchange stitching as well as my monthly ornaments so these will just have to wait. I have already fallen behind on my ornament stitching and hope to stitch and finish four this month to get back on track.

Lastly....

I have to thank Sue at the Blackbird Designs blog, who gave away this beautiful design, and I was the lucky winner. This definitely will be stitched as soon as I get the fabric needed! If you are big fan of Blackbird Designs, check out her blog and join us! You will definitely see some beautiful finishes.

I did celebrate the 12th anniversary of my 21st birthday this week and had a great one at that! I received some money and hope to buy some fabric/threads I need to get some projects going.

Thanks for looking and happy stitches!