Lickedy-Split!

This was a fun and quick design! I cannot wait to do something with it. I was thinking about this Stone and Thread design while I stitched "Bloom Where You Are Planted."

It would look perfect on this wall in my kitchen with garden-themed pictures and cross stitches.

I could use it on my traditional sampler wall as a funky counter point.

It even looks good with the tea service (in desperate need of polish!)

I recommend this design no matter what your decor; it fits in with everything.

Oh, it feels good to finish something! Just the little pick-me-up I needed!

New Starts

A week or so ago, I visited the Dogwood Patch. The plan was for Jerry to take the kids to the little beach at the lake and me to shop. Actually, Jerry was sorting out car trouble while I shopped...and the girls made me nuts. When he finally finished with the car and got the girls, I was finished shopping. But he really twisted my arm and persuaded me to purchase a little something to stitch at the tables in front of the large beautiful window at the shop. I chose "Heart and Hand" by Willow Hill Samplings. I love the colors; Wisconsin Woods is a new favorite thread!

I have also been working on a modified version of Bitterest Flower, by BOAF. I do not want to do the border and there is no way I am using that garish yellow on the leaves. I tried to fill the leaves with Dried Thyme, but that is not working. On the next rotation, I think I may try Desert Mesquite.