Oh my, all I've wanted for weeks is for the sun to come out and warm the place up. It finally does just that, to the tune of 100 degrees and wilting flowers, and now all I can think about is fall...
Orange leaves, bittersweet, masses of bumpy gourds on wooden carts at the pumpkin patch, and pumpkin spice lattes... opened windows for sleeping, fire pits and s'mores, new autumn designs, and new linen to stitch on.
Fall is perfect.
And when R&R Reproductions told me about a beautiful new linen color in their lineup, I got a really fun idea: I wanted to come up with a new autumn-themed design to go with the linen! And I wanted to have a pre-autumn celebration giveaway!
This is the little design I came up with to go with this brand-new linen from R&R Reproductions:
Stars Hollow Blend
Isn't that fabulous? Love love love the name!
And here's another fun new item: Just Another Button Company has come up with the most wonderful little coffee bean pins!
Now here is the giveaway part: One winner will receive a piece of 36 ct. Stars Hollow Blend linen to stitch Brew-Haha!, along with the overdyed threads (listed in the post-script) to go with it, and some coffee bean pins!
All you have to do is answer this question:
What does your perfect fall day look like?
The winner will be chosen from the comments left here or on my Plum Street Samplers Facebook page, and will be announced next week - some time after I return from Chicago. Probably next Tuesday. :)
And surprise! The Brew-Haha! chart is yours for the downloading! You'll find the link at the bottom of this post. :)
Good luck, and I hope you all have fun with this little giveaway - even if you're in the middle of a heat wave!
P.S. The Brew-Haha! chart calls for DMC, but Dyeing to Stitch in Virginia Beach has come up with a fun conversion to overdyed threads in these colors: Classic Colorworks' Timber (3021), Eggshell (Ecru), Pumpkin Harvest (3776), Brandied Pears (434), Straw Hat (3863), and The Gentle Art's Gingersnap (400), Endive (3011), Grecian Gold (680), and Nutmeg (3826).
P.P.S. This is the bottom of the post. Download Brew-Haha! :)
ETA 7/15: The original color conversion called for Classic Colorworks' Gingersnap, but the correct color is The Gentle Art's Gingersnap.
My perfect day is in Bormio, Italy in the high mountains in summer. Cycling up the Passo dello Stelvio (2770m!)having an espresso at the small cosy cafe at the summit, cycling all the way down again and later, stitching in the garden while having a nice glass of wine. Well I'm sure cycling up the Stelvio isn't everyone's idea of a perfect day but when I did it in May this year it was mine!
Posted by: Michelle Doody | July 17, 2015 at 02:31 AM
Thanks for the wonderful gift....fall is my favorite time of the year;
sitting in my sun room, the sun still very warm;
out the window the animals feeding on the seeds and fruits fallen to the ground;
the birds singing a sweet tune to show appreciation;
a needle n thread in one hand and fabric in the other
Contentment.....even for just a few minutes of the day.
Posted by: vivian | July 17, 2015 at 07:13 AM
My perfect fall day always falls on Oct 10th and usually with a trip out to the East Coast to view the fall colors. This date is so important since that is the day I married my best friend Paul. What makes it even more special for the two of us is that the date his parents were married on and since they could not be with us on our special day we married on their special day. We love the fall time to remember them and to enjoy our lives together.
Posted by: Barb Boughamer | July 17, 2015 at 08:57 AM
Perfect fall day....taking a walk in the mountains when the leaves have turned beautiful shades of gold and red, and the air is deliciously crisp with a hint of wood smoke. Heaven!!
Posted by: Debra Scott | July 17, 2015 at 02:07 PM
My perfect fall day has a chill in the air, leaves of red, gold and orange are gently falling. A.warm sweater feels the order of the day along with a cup of hot chocolate. A visit to the pumpkin patch is awesome and challenging to find the right one! This is definitely my favorite time of the year!!
Posted by: Joanne.johnson | July 17, 2015 at 02:47 PM
The perfect fall day is our family in Brown County Indiana, cooking hot dogs and smores over the grill at the state park while my grandson is playing in the leaves, throwing them in the air.
Posted by: Betty Jo Chaplin | July 17, 2015 at 04:02 PM
Thank you for the adorable chart! A perfect fall day for me is a day in the mountains enjoying the change of season.
Posted by: Teri | July 17, 2015 at 06:42 PM
Such a fun pattern that I can't wait to stitch! Thank you so much for sharing it. Fall is my favorite time of year and many of my favorite days include making chili and jalapeño cornbread for dinner, walking through falling leaves with my family while marveling at God's great design and stitching in front of a crackling fire.
Posted by: Joanna | July 17, 2015 at 10:59 PM
The perfect fall day is spent raking leaves, setting pumpkins on the steps and sitting on the porch with a cup of spiced cider.
Posted by: Wendy | July 18, 2015 at 05:38 AM
My perfect Fall day is hanging with my stitching group @ our favorite retreat location- a small B & B where we are treated like queens - we stitch, eat, and discuss all that can be discussed - these are the best days- & I like news in your blog , as I was stalked on FB & closed account ~
Posted by: Colette | July 18, 2015 at 05:55 AM
A perfect fall day is a day off of work, with a cup of tea and my stitching enjoying the cool temps and colors of autumn for hours on end.
Posted by: Kd Brown | July 18, 2015 at 08:25 AM
My perfect fall day is a long hike in the woods topped off with an evening sitting by the fire and stitching!
Posted by: Jane Ann Lennon | July 18, 2015 at 11:00 AM
Clear, bright blue skies, crisp cold air, orange, red, yellow leaves thick on trees, and getting pumpkins at the farm store for decorating the porch. I love stitching for fall. Thanks for the chance to win and a chart I will for sure be stitching!
Posted by: Paula | July 18, 2015 at 12:36 PM
Perfect day is cool, crisp, leaves crunching under your feet, hot coffee.
Posted by: Gloria Misfeldt | July 18, 2015 at 09:22 PM
Thanks Paulette! You rock! I love fall days at the farmers market! Love mums and all the wonderful colors, warm cider, and funny shaped pumpkins! Always fun road trips with friends!
Posted by: Pam hoerner | July 19, 2015 at 08:53 AM
Thanks for the chart! Love the saying, too cute! Yes, I love Fall. I think it's my favorite season. I would have to say my perfect Fall day would be a drive to see the pretty foliage, lunch at some cute little restaurant, then have a fire in the evening with the kids over and roast marshmallows and hot dogs on the fire.
Posted by: Melody | July 19, 2015 at 09:31 AM
Walking our dog in the woods and seeing the changing colors. Then some time sitting on our front porch and stitching. But mostly just enjoying the cool, crisp weather and the brightly colored leaves against the blue sky. I love autumn!
Posted by: Jen Hein | July 19, 2015 at 05:58 PM
A perfect fall day is a day with plenty of time to stitch!
Posted by: Sis Patterson | July 19, 2015 at 06:05 PM
My perfect fall day: Windows open with fresh crisp air blowing into the house, drinking a warm cup of apple cider, the smell of pumpkin muffins baking in the oven, wearing a cozy sweater and stitching the adorable Brew-Haha!
Posted by: Christine O. | July 19, 2015 at 10:44 PM
My perfect autumn day... Harvest my Indian corn, pumpkins and gourds from my little city garden, watch the Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers, then feast on a homemade dinner of pork, dumplings and sauerkraut with pumpkin bars and cream cheese frosting for dessert :) Perfect!
Blessings, Patti
Posted by: Patti Gagliardi | July 20, 2015 at 11:39 AM
I am lucky enough to live in New England and there is no better place to be in the fall. With the mountains turning a beautiful red, orange and yellow ,eating hot apple cider donuts, picking out the perfect pumpkin with my grandchildren. Oh, my favorite time of year here.
Posted by: Wendy in Boston | July 20, 2015 at 02:30 PM
I love fall. Walking in the neighborhood seeing all the beautiful colors on the trees. Watching the squirrels scurry about gathering their nuts. Seeing the pumpkins, corn husk and gourds that decorate the porches and stoops. The brisk, fresh air filing my lungs.
Love your little piece..perfect for my Fall basket.
Thanks!!!
Posted by: Judy Starkey | July 21, 2015 at 08:39 AM
Thanks for the chart, he is so cute! A perfect fall day has a little chill in the air but the sun is shining bright, a long walk along the beach with a light breeze, lunch on the porch while reading a good book, drinks and dinner outside on the waterway watching the fishermen cleaning their fish with the pelicans not so patiently waiting for scraps, evening spent stitching on the screened porch with my two doxies to keep me warm.
Posted by: Deb Stevens | July 21, 2015 at 06:58 PM
What a great chart to start off the coming fall & thanks for your generous freebie chart too!! My favorite fall day is when I was in high school many years ago & going to the city park up the road from my home I grew up in & playing football with a bunch of guys & gals. The sun wasn't hot just a warmth in the cool crisp air. The smell of the air was full of richness from the Earth and was a relief from the blistering summer we would have every year. The trees were decorated with the leaves that looked like jingling candies dancing on the trees of their vibrant reds, yellows, and oranges! I will always have this great memory in my mind! Thanks Paulette for being such a wonderful designer!
Posted by: TammyTutterow | July 22, 2015 at 07:24 AM
The perfect fall day is the day when leaves are in peak color, the sky is a clear sky blue, there is a chill in the air, but the sun is warm on your back. You have that new burst of energy with the cooler temperatures, it feels good to wear sweaters and socks. Long walks around the neighborhood seeing the fall displays, playing with your dog. Deep, deep sleep at night under heavy covers. Hot soup again for the first time in months. The return of a favorite TV show. Getting home from work, getting pjs on, and settling in to stitch without feeling guilty about staying indoors. Early enough to anticipate Christmas, without all the hustle and bustle just yet. Fall is my favorite season, and my granddaughter's, too. We just returned from a wonderful summer vacation, looked at each other and said, "Fall is just around the corner"!
Posted by: Pat Welling | July 22, 2015 at 01:33 PM