Wants and Desires

So far I've not succumbed to ordering any of the new designs that came out last weekend, but I do have my eye on a few of them.  I have the first two Hawk Run designs by Carriage House Samplings started, the third bought and linen at the ready (no threads yet), the fourth am just looking at from afar, but this one (have I counted them all??) I really do want.  At the moment I might be able to order the chart, but anything more might be beyond my budget at the moment.  Plus I really need to finish at least one of the UFOs I have sitting waiting for me!

 

I must have "Lucky" by Shepherds Bush for my sheep collection (I've got four or five of them stitched now).

 

I really love this "Rose Quaker" sampler by Stickideen.  I want it.  I'm just not sure where to order it from?  Has anyone seen it around?

 

I love biscornus (my favorite accessory to stitch and finish) and these designa looks great.  I love the muted colors. 

 

These little "Needle Tweets" by Just Nan look too cute, too!

And definitely the newest Prairie Schooler designs.

I'm sure there are more designs out there if I start really looking.  Whenever this happens I try and think of something comparable I already have in my stash to pull out and work on rather than breaking down and buying new stash.  We'll see what I come up with.  I will likely order something, but I'll have to think about what I really want!  What designs can't you live without?  Any favorites?

Comments

[Glenna]

Hi, I hear you on the wants and desires. So far I've kept my purchases to a minimum. I'd like Autumn at HRH, but I figure it will be around for a while. ABCstitch.com has the Stickideen (it's listed under Wiehenberg for some reason): http://www.abcstitch.com/designers_php/designers.php?page=2&category=Wiehenburg&isparent=&
It's lovely. The only consolation is that I do have all the lovely stash already that I haven't stitched.

[Lois]

I've only ordered BBD Honeysuckle Manor but there are several other designs that I know I will end up buying. So far I have resisted all temptation to buy any of the HRH designs and have just admired them from afar. This autumn one though is really calling my name. I'm thinking of taking small steps with it, probably ordering just the chart first of all and taking it from there!

[Kristen from MA]

This market is making me crazy! I think it's the best one since I became aware of Nashville and St. Charles. So far, I'm behaving, and have only ordered 3 things: The Queen's Sampler-Elizabeth I and The Queen's Crowns by Plum Street Samplers, and Antique Locks & Keys by Shakepeare's Peddler. But there's so much more: The Primitive Needle, Blackbird Designs (including a new book!)Little House & Country Cottage Needleworks. Have you seen the lighthouse biscornu from Rosewood Manor? Adorable!

[beritbunny]

That Rose Sampler is available with a discount from Anita's Little Stitches (http://www.anitalittlestitches.com/). I really like her; great service. Just give her an email.

Man, thinking about it there are also things that I really want. That "Pale" BBD, "Snow Garden", doesn't really show to best effect on the cover photo. If you look here: http://blackbird-designs.blogspot.com/2010/02/market-update.html (scroll down)you can see where Pat Ryan is working it on the same piece of linen as the Valentine one! Yum!

I'm also like the Rosewood Manor Biscornu! Yeah, I also like that Rose-coloured sampler you showed, but I'm about to start something really similar from Praiseworthy Stitches (Simple Gifts, Love). I think if any of the HRH's call me, the loudest is Shores. (Especially as warm weather is (we hope) on the way.

Whatever you choose, it's sure to be some great stuff.

[Debbie]

I hear you on the wants and desires. I was really hoping that I wouldn't see much from market, but I've seen quite a few. I broke down and ordered Autumn which I shouldn't have done because of have three of her others in progress! Oh well, I'll get them finished one day.

[Melissa]

This Market has been great in that there are loads of stuff that I like! I've ordered BBD stuff, the GH book, and the latest Jenny Bean. There are loads more that I like and if I lived near an LNS I surely would be in a lot of trouble!

Let's see how long your willpower will last! ;-)

[Terri]

I posted a huge list on my blog! LOL

As to the Stickideen von der Wiehenburg design, I know Down Sunshine Lane and 123Stitch both carry those designs and I recommend them both.

I love the little tweets ;)

[Danielle]

Glenna--Thanks for the link--I think I've ordered from them before. And I am trying to keep in mind all my stash as well!
Lois--Isn't that autumn design great? I think it is one of my favorites, so I'll have to get it eventually.
Kristen--The lady that designed the Queen Elizabeth sampler lives in Omaha! Though I don't know her--I follow her blog. I'm tempted by her designs as well. And I am going to have to check out that biscornu-I don't think I saw it.
Beritbunny--There really are some lovely things out. I have Shores, but only the chart and linen--I really do need to finish the first one, first! Thanks for the link--I'll check it out. And I think more times than not the photos on charts don't do the stitched design justice. I sometimes think it's a good thing there is no LNS where I live--seeing so many stitched designs would only make me want to buy more.
Debbie--I have the first two in progress though I've not put in a stitch for a really, really long time. It did prompt me to pull out the original. And I will definitely be buying the chart at least at some point.
Melissa--I don't expect it to last long... :) I only want to decide which to order First! If I spread my orders out it won't be so bad. And I forgot--I want the Jenny Bean, too!
Terri--I will check out your post (I am behind blog reading again...). I think I may buy the Quaker sampler first--will check out the stores you mention. And those Tweets are too cute!

[Suzanne]

I love the latest CHS Autumn design as well. I don't have any of the previous designs, but they are definitely all on my wish list.

[Marjo]

I love your list. I just saw the rose quaker on the Attic Newsletter as well. She posted some color choices and it looks gorgeous.