This is Little House Needleworks’ “Garden Pleasures”. I fell in love with this design when I saw Nicole’s recent finish. She kindly offered to trade it for my Peach Tree Cottage, so we’ve enabled each other. Thanks, Nicole!

I didn’t have all the overdyeds that were called for, so I just stitched it up with what I had on hand, mostly DMC. The dress called for “Raspberry Parfait” by GAST. I didn’t have that in my stash, but I did have “Strawberry Fields” by Weeks Dye Works, and I thought the color looks perfect.

I don’t know what fabric I used – I just pulled some white evenweave out of my stash.

I liked this chart so much, that I’ve started it again, this time “over one”, as Nicole did with hers. For the over-one, I’m using the 28ct. Lambswool Joblelan. The piece I had left on hand wasn’t enough to stitch the chart over 2, but is perfect for the over one finish.

I’ve added some charts to my “Stash Reduction” page - I’ve got some gently used LHN/CCN charts to trade.  If you’re interested in a trade, let me know what you’ve got available – I’m still on my LHN/CCN kick (believe it or not!)

I want to send a special {{{hug}}} to my mother. My step-father died 10 years ago today. I’m thinking of you, mum. Also on this day, 17 years ago, my daughter was born.