Sunday, April 26, 2009

A start on Moonlit Garden

I started working on Moonlit Garden yesterday afternoon.

BBD Moonlit Garden - started 25 April 2009

The fabric is a lot darker than what's coming out in the photos. It's an R & R linen called Broomstick Brown. I just love the names they come up for these fabrics. It's a reasonably stiff one but that doesn't bother me too much.

The thread colours are quite rich which carries well with the darker fabric. I thought since it's still Autumn here, I would pick something to do that has Autumn colours. Plus I thought this one would be nice and easy with just plain cross stitch throughout.

I'll make sure I show you more progress as I work through it. It should be interesting with the change of colour from what I've been doing lately. I did try to pick something other than Shepherd's Bush. :)

18 comments:

Tammy said...

Oooooh, so pretty!

Melissa said...

It's a nice change isn't it? My friend is stitching this too and she's close to being finished. I think she's using all the recommended fibers and the combination looks wonderful! Have fun!

Jan said...

It is looking beautiful and definitely a favorite loose feathers...will be checking for your updates on it.

Suburban Stitcher said...

I have this one and can't wait to start it too! You're doing a great job so far!

Brigitte said...

You picked a very nice piece!

Hilda said...

Wonderful colours!
I am looking forward to seeing more!!!!

Katleen said...

It is a very nice start !! Looking forward to see the rest !

Vaida said...

It's a nice start and I like the colour of the fabric very much. Cannot wait to see it finished :)

Diane (di) said...

Very pretty Vonna... love the warm colors in this piece.

Loraine said...

It's looking very nice. I love stitching with Autumn Colors!

Linda K's Stitching Corner said...

Good Start there...good progress too...

I am so happy that you are stitching this...I just dearly love mine...

Take care & Happy Stitching

Kim D Messick said...

Beautiful! I can't wait to see more! I like stitching with the seasons too . . .

bea de caracas said...

Woauw! I love it!!!
Kisses Jane...

Deb said...

Your stitching looks wonderful! And I think I agree with you on the darker fabric - the threads just sing on it! Really love it!

Susimac said...

Its very very nice, I love the fabric colour and the threads look so wonderful against it. I will watch your progress with glee!

Daffycat said...

This is beautiful, the colors really come alive on that fabric!

From the Attic said...

It's looking beautiful already Jane. I just love those autumn colours and what a great colour linen. I am not familiar with that colour but it has a really nice look.

Chrissie

Anna Zont said...

It's looking very nice! Good start!