Autumn Finish!!

Finally finished Autumn by Sara Guermani. I started this in 2021 and had to restart it this year on a different fabric (56 count Cream Kingston Linen with DMC threads) since I miscalculated my counting when I started with the border on the top left. I started in the middle the second time and worked outwards, which worked out great. I actually have too much fabric all the way around now, about 8", but at least I can trim it depending on how it will be framed. Now I'm frogging the first start to reuse the linen on another project. I just wanted to post this before Winter starts tomorrow.  I did end up changing quite a bit of colors especially on the houses. I did write down the changes for future inquiries of if I want to stitch it again. It was very fun to come up with other colors that would keep the overall feel of her design. 

This was the first time using a count this high and I really enjoyed it. I'm not sure I will be able to turn back. 

I have picked up another project I started early this year called Evergreen Sampler by Rosewood Manor from a 2013 Christmas book by Craftways Herschnerrs A. I will post pics later. 

Autumn Stitching and Plans

Autmn by Sara Guermani

I started this pattern back in August 2021 but realized that I had counted wrong for the fabric 36 count linen and decided to order 56-count, which would help reduce the size. This is the top left quarter section, which is almost finished. Need to do some final back stitching and fill in the door on the purple house on the right. I changed the colors considerably and made notes just in case someone else askes me what I used. I am filled with joy whenever I look at that acorn border. I am so smitten by this design. 

I'm not sure if I will be finishing this piece this year since I want to start a Halloween at Hawk Run Hollow by Carriage House Samplings. I saw this stitched on a bright purple linen that I absolutely LOVED! called Highland Heather by FabricsbySteph, which does not look like it's available anymore.  I am planning on dying a 56-count linen to see if I can match the color.