Pumpkins for Fall

Hello Everyone,

It's never too early to start preparing projects for Fall.  This little pumpkin made me smile all day long whenever I looked at it.

Instead of using my normal blind applique stitch using silk thread, I decided to do a buttonhole stitch on the entire pumpkin using Valdani thread.  I still have more to do on this cutie, and maybe I'll finish it today.  I used a variegated thread along the purple side of the pumpkin.  

I discovered that I love working with wool combined with the cotton.  I love the comforting feeling of the wool and the ease of use.  It was so pleasant yesterday I decided to sit and stitch outside on the deck and listen to the melody of the birds.  Who needs iTunes, I had nature singing to me with happy chirping.

I haven't tired of working with my fabric line and just keep dreaming up new ways to use it in combination with the luscious Lanacot wool which is also manufactured by Marcus Fabrics.

I placed a huge order of my Hearthstone line with Marcus Fabrics.  The bolts and bolts should arrive by the end of July. My goal is to put a pumpkin kit together for my next three retreats.  Kits take forever to make, so wish me luck with them.  I may have to call on my friends to help me cut kits and fondle fabric for a day or two.

On another note, Mr. Joe is in sourdough bread making mode.  We had friends over for dinner the other night and he decided to make a gorgeous sourdough loaf.  He's got this process down after enduring many loaves the size and consistency of a hockey puck. Persistence was key.  

I hope you all have a great day doing what you enjoy.  Remember the key word is persistence.

Soon,

Lynn