{ finding my needle...}

As the weather turns warmer,

my thoughts always turn to cross stitch ~

 

I love to work with wool

(when it's a little cooler out)

but
lately the linen & threads are calling....

...now I just need to find my needle.

 

 

do you feel the same way as I do?

do you tend to stitch more in the warmer months and work with wool more when it's cold out?

 

or am I just different that way....

 



 

I'm gravitating towards the floss palette you see above...
berry red
pale peach

fern green

mud

and dirt

 

 



 

I've dyed up some linen,
grabbed an old basket to hold my new project,

and I'm heading out to work in the natural sunlight in the garden....

...working in the sun helps my tired eyes with those tiny little x's.

 

 



 

 

 I have a little project finish in mind for this small whisk broom ~

I think you will all be pleased with the results.

 

 

 

 

it will be a quick stitch.

nothing too daunting as I wade myself back into my seasonal stitching...

 

I'll save the bigger designs for autumn/hallowe'en ~

 

 

 

 

 if you'd like to use a whisk broom like this one shown here,

try etsy & ebay

and your local antiques shop

even your hubby's garage or basement may yield one for you.

~ mine measures approx 6" wide x 11" long ~

 

I'll share the finish with you tomorrow ~

 

P.S.

if you are looking for the freebie design that was on my header,
it can be found on my Samplermakers Forum ~

if you're not a member,

...email me for an invite!

 

Lori from

Notforgotten Farm