Needlework Therapy...

Brynwood Needleworks - My Version of The Primitive Gatherings "Winter" Pillow

Yes. There's nothing quite as recuperative for me as a weekend spent needle dancing. I'll be in Menasha tomorrow with the Sit & Stitch ladies, so I wanted to finish another project for "Bring & Brag" (my term for "Show & Tell"). I also have the minis from the last Wool Box that I'll show, too.

As always, I changed up my version, so it's not exactly like the original pattern. I used DMC Etoile Embroidery Floss for snow on the branches, and for the snowflakes around the cardinal. (I wish you could see the way it sparkles!) I also "augmented" the buttonhole stitch used to embellish around the outside of the cream-colored wool. Mine is a little heavier than the original.
 

Brynwood Needleworks - Primitive Gatherings' Version

 

This is the cover of Lisa's original pattern, included in our last Wool Box. These designs won't be available to the public yet, as they were exclusive to Wool Box subscribers. I expect they'll be for sale in six months or so, but that's just my guess. If you slide back and forth between the two photos, you can see how they differ.

I still have designs to stitch from the last two Wool Boxes (the "Autumn" pillow, for one!), so I'll set up more to work on later. These projects are portable, so it's nice to have something ready that I can just grab and take with me. 

Tag will be back to visit with you tomorrow. We got snow again, and you know how he loves snow! I'm as interested as you are to see what he writes about. I'll be back again on Wednesday. Have a great week!