This is my last release for the year, and it will be out some time in the middle of this month. I hope you all like it! Because I'm always sending out my patterns to model stitchers at the eleventh hour, there is often too little time to have things framed. But I do love this as a little pillow, as the model stitcher suggested it be made into (thank you, Rindy!), along with its charming rusty bells sewn along the bottom. (My mother has decided she'll still be framing her piece, however, as soon as she's finished stitching it!)
Here is some information you'll need, should you choose to stitch Farmstead Christmas:
Stitch count: 132 x 116
Fabric used: Lakeside Linens' 36 ct. Vintage Wood Smoke
Threads: Needlepoint Inc. silks in 993, 966, 334, 208, 203, 346, 974, and 991.
I hope you're enjoying the Christmas season so far. I'm usually just beginning my shopping at about this time, but believe it or not, I'm finished! This is a first for me, and I can't believe it! But knowing how I am, I'll spend the month basking in my own glory for having finished my shopping early, so that by the time Christmas Eve rolls around, I'll suddenly remember that it all still needs to be wrapped!
An early Merry Christmas to you all!
Of course I am in love!!!!! It's so sweet, I MUST HAVE IT ;-).
Posted by: Katrina | December 07, 2012 at 11:36 AM
This is lovely, I want to stitch it! I especially love the barn. Merry Christmas, Shari
Posted by: Shari Witt | December 07, 2012 at 11:42 AM
I love this, but surely can't keep up!
Posted by: Charlene♥SC | December 07, 2012 at 11:51 AM
Really love this one. The big white barn is awesome.
Posted by: Nan Lewis | December 07, 2012 at 12:15 PM
that design is awesome as always. Congrats on shopping early, I always do that because I don't like crowds. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Did you get the starbucks christmas ornament this year??? Saw them and thought of you, lol
Posted by: Sheryl | December 07, 2012 at 01:29 PM
OMG!!!!! I need this now!!! NOW!!!! It's wonderful, Paulette! I'm in love!
Posted by: Margaret | December 07, 2012 at 01:50 PM
I love this new design, Paulette! This is the first year I had everything done (including wrapping) by December 1st and I must say I have really enjoyed it! :-) I don't know if it will ever happen again, but it was fun this year!
Sherre
Posted by: Sherre | December 07, 2012 at 01:54 PM
Love your sweet new design!
Posted by: Laurie in Iowa | December 07, 2012 at 01:59 PM
Christmas money.....will be spent on this...WOW!
More to add to my collection!!
Love, love love it!!!
Thank you Paulette!!
Posted by: Marion | December 07, 2012 at 02:28 PM
Love it Paulette, but then, you never disappoint! I just got my hands on a piece of Lakeside Woodsmoke, too. Must be kismet! ;)
Merry Christmas to you and your lovely family!!
Posted by: Kristen from MA | December 07, 2012 at 03:20 PM
As you know, I ADORE this design!!! I can hardly WAIT to get going on it..just need to order some Wood Smoke! So beautiful!!! LLLY!
Posted by: littlebitq | December 07, 2012 at 03:47 PM
Love this design Paulette! :) Cathryn
Posted by: Cathryn | December 07, 2012 at 03:56 PM
Wow!!!! Beautiful!!!! :)
Posted by: Louise Glennon | December 07, 2012 at 04:21 PM
LOVE it!!! Makes me think Mount Vernon - beautiful.
Tanya
Posted by: Tanya | December 07, 2012 at 04:51 PM
I'm thinking the barn at Park City with the horses and pasture next to it may have been the inspiration for this one.... :) I also think it will make a lovely companion for the retreat piece.
Posted by: Susan | December 07, 2012 at 05:50 PM
I love it Paulette..can't wait until we get it in at the shop. Does the chart have a conversion for the NPI silks? Happy Holidays!!
Connie
Posted by: connie adrian | December 07, 2012 at 06:08 PM
Such a classic beautiful design.
No snow...it must be California!
Posted by: Marlene Leonardo | December 07, 2012 at 09:42 PM
Wrapped?! You mean I have to wrap them too!! And here I was thinking I was done too.
Your new release reminds me of a traditional Christmas. I'm imagining it in my home already. I'm not waiting for someone to gift me with this one. I'm ordering it as soon as I can!
Posted by: Lynn Jones | December 08, 2012 at 10:34 AM
Another "must have" pattern from you! How will I ever finish them all??? :-)
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: GingerCat | December 09, 2012 at 05:11 AM
Thats a very pretty design !!
Posted by: Carin | December 09, 2012 at 06:34 AM
So adorable, Paulette !!! I can't wait to add it to my collection :-)
Posted by: Natalia Canaday | December 12, 2012 at 02:08 PM
Merry Christmas to you, and many thanks for all your beautiful designs!
Hugs from Italy
Nadia
Posted by: Nadia | December 18, 2012 at 10:32 AM