Garden of Life is #21 in the Loose Feathers series and is Out of Print (as are many of the early Blackbird Design charts). This is one I have wanted to stitch for a long time but just putting it off. Then I won a drawing by the Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe for a set of Nancy’s Primitive Floss Collection. I decided this was the perfect set to select colors from for this project.
Rather than use the recommended fabric, I chose a piece of 16ct Legacy by Picture This Plus to stitch with. I also selected the following colors from the Primitive Floss collection:
- Primitive Green
- Dahlia Leaves (from another collection)
- Old Red Roses
- Pink Roses
- Weathered Teal (for the letters which I really like)
- Primitive Grey
- Mocha Tan
- Mixed Wood Brown
- Mocha Cream
I think I need one more color but will select it when I get to it. I started stitching Garden of Life on July 9, 2016. Here is my progress as of July 15, 2016.
I will be taking a brief break to stitch another of the Out of Print charts that has been loaned to me. Just waiting for the recommended floss to arrive.
Garden of Life by Blackbird Designs
Started: July 9, 2016
Finished: August 11, 2016
The picture does not do the threads justice.
And after five years, here it is framed.
Lovely start on Garden of Life, Pat! I like the VMSS colors you selected. I hope you are enjoying stitching with Nancy’s threads. Enjoy your weekend!
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