~ Linen, Thread & Raindrops ~

Hello Friends & Folk!

guess what?

it's raining!

and a perfect day to sort through my linens & thread ~

choosing some colors on a grey-day such as this can be a bit tricky,

as my mood can sometimes dictate my palette...

I've been perusing Pinterest {as usual}

and have found a few old samplers that were stitched on dark brownish linen ~

and I want to replicate that look for a new design I have in my head.

I have chosen Weeks "Chestnut" Linen and DMC threads.

the linen is 30ct and the thread colors are 831, 898, 918, 3021 & 3033.

of course I'll over-stain every thing once I'm finished, just for good measure.

 In the meanwhile,

Miss Beth 

{my nimble-fingered model stitcher}

has finished this:

"Cat in the Moon"

… remember me sharing with you a few weeks back

 that I wanted to work on Dames of the Needle's

"Witches Brew" linen?

well this is the design I wanted to have on it.

and I love it.

So Elizabeth, if you're reading this; 

you are da-bomb.

{{click HERE to visit Dames of the Needle's FB page}}

I love this linen SO much in fact, 

that I not only asked Beth to stitch the full-size model for me on the 28ct / 2 over 2 

but I am actually stitching a smaller version on the 32ct / one over one

yay!

SO teeny-tiny & I adore it.

I really do love stitching over one ~ it isn't as hard as some think, 

granted you have plenty of light & a good magnifying lamp.

you can really see the beautiful coloring

 in the "Witches Brew" linen in these photos ~

perfect colors for a little rainy-day stitching!

 Hoping you enjoy a full day of creativity & peace 

… my friends ~

~ Blessings from the Farm ~

 Lori