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Working on NEW Fall Embroidery

My mind is thinking FALL stuff.  We have to think ahead so we ALL have time to create these designs!

Just finished a Witch Table Runner in BlackWork.  It only needs to have the finished borders invented.  We are awaiting the new black and tea-dyed polka-dot fabric just ordered.  I am  hoping the bolts will get here mid-week.

The other pumpkins just sort of happened.  I love pumpkins….nearly as much fun to draw as snowmen!
All of them have such personality.

I think the tea-dyed cotton adds to the contrast of black DMC #8 Perle Cotton in the embroidery.  Also just wonderfully silky to stitch on!

These patterns will be ready soon so you can get a jump on getting ready for “Trick or Treaters” at your house.

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  1. Bizzy MartineJune 11, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Looking great!!!

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  2. ShirleyJune 11, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    I have several of your patterns. Halloween patterns were used for wedding shower present. Have a great day. Your Missouri Friend.

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  3. Robin at The Primitive HutchJune 11, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Wonderful designs Robin!
    Thanks for the heads up!!!
    Prim Blessings
    Robin

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  4. CBHJune 12, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    Thank you so much for this post. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in CBH Digital Scrapbooking Freebies (please, notice the new url for my blog), under the Page 4 post on Jun. 12, 2012. Thanks again.

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