A small finish and maybe a start

I know the temperatures across the country sure don't make you think of Autumn but if you go into any of the stores, you are bombarded with them.  Well I decided to bring a little Fall into my home in July.  

First up is a little pillow I stitched on cream Belfast.  After I was finished, I sprayed it with walnut crystals mixed with water but after it dried, I think I'll add some more because it didn't get quite as dark as I wanted it to.  If you look at a closeup of the bow, you'll see that this nut forgot to take out the pins before I took the picture.  I didn't notice they were still there until I went to put it in my basket of pillows.  LOL  Old age maybe?  

The other day I made a trip down to Hobby Lobby and saw something that sparked my interest.  They had this pumpkin knitted out of yarn that was varigated with the colors of Autumn and I loved it.  Well back I went to the yarn department and found one skein of a 100% wool that had the right colors in it.  Home I came and whipped up this little pumpkin but I really think the leaves are too big....what do you think?

When I bought the above pattern, I was in love with the colors and I thought to myself 'You have to stitch this in the colors she calls for'....boy was that a mistake.  You can see the little balls of Valdani silks I got in the mail today and I don't think I like even one color.  Now I have to make up my mind whether or not to stitch it in these colors or match them to some DMC colors and stitch it in solids.  If I do decided to not use these, you'll find them up for sale in Never Enough Stash.

Speaking of Never Enough Stash and Wanting More Stash, I'm very happy that so many needleworker's are taking advantage of these blogs.  As more people join, we're sure to find quite a variety of needlework items over there for sale.

Well that's all for today.  It's raining outside and I can hear the thunder in the distance....it's time for our daily afternoon shower.

I want to thank all you sweet ladies who leave comments and who have truly become friends and also a warm welcome to all my new followers.  As you can see it's getting close to 500 and I've promised a grand giveaway which will include fabrics, silks, patterns and many other items you'll truly love.  Have patience....we'll get there eventually.

Blessings as always,

Barbara

Some more photos from Marly

 I received these from Marly this afternoon so that I could see the difference just a few days made in the colors.

 Aren't these trees beautiful!!!!

 Just as Marly said, they seem to glow.

 We see nothing like this here in Florida.

Don't these make you want to take off for a walk!!!

Thank you Marly for sending these to me.

Blessings as always,

Barbara

A finish, a SAL and some wonderful Pa. pictures

 Good Monday morning to everyone!  I woke up to some beautiful pictures in my email and I'll get to them in a minute but first, I have finished Style Quaker by Jardin Prive.  This was an absolute fun stitch and it's one of those you're sorry to see end....mostly because of the soft colors she uses....so relaxing.

 Next up is part 7 of Carol's SAL.  This one is coming to a close and I shall miss it.  I think it's a great tribute to Carol that I feel that way.  I've started other SAL and just haven't enjoyed them near as much as this one and I think it's because of the designers own enthusiasm.  I want to thank Carol for all her hard work that she has put into this SAL....I shall miss it.

 And now for some wonderful Autumn pictures of Pennsylvania from Marly.  Marly made my day with these beautiful pictures of my home state.   She really has started my week on a happy note and I thank her from the bottom of my heart.  So sit back and enjoy these beautiful pictures of my home state in all it's glory!!!!

I hope your monday starts out as great as mine did.

Blessings as always,

Barbara

Some fall scenes from Colorado

 I received some beautiful pictures from Jenn this morning.  It looks like autumn has come to Colorado and is painting the scenery with reds and golds.

 I can smell the cold crispness in the air saying that winter in all it's might is just around the corner so please enjoy these last colors while you can.

 How wonderful it will be for the children to go Trick or Treating in this cooler weather with the leaves falling upon their little heads and crunching beneath their little feet.

She also sent me this picture of the sky with the clouds rolling out and a new set of clouds rolling in.  Such beauty cannot be ignored....it must be shared.  I hope you have enjoyed these beautiful pictures of Autumn in Colorado.  Please send me some of your little corner of the world so we can all enjoy  Mother Nature in all her glory.

Blessings as always,

Barbara