If only summer could be as nice as the last few days have been! It has finally been nice enough for me to want to pick up my stitching again that I managed to get most of the middle section finished and add a few motifs to the bottom area. I'm dreading filling in the bottom with white, but I am so happy to be near the end I think maybe I won't mind so much.
Here's a close up of the middle. I will also need to do a little backstitching, but nothing too extensive. This would have been perfect to work on in the heat since it is a snowy scene--I hate to think cold weather is only around the corner, but I plan on enjoying the nice, cool fall weather as much as possible.
On the spur of the moment I decided I wanted to start something new and happened to pick up this sampler which I had kitted up ages ago. It is from a Better Homes and Garden Christmas book. I'm using Antique White linen and overdyed floss.
I'm not sure if I am just in a stitching mood or if I like the feel of my materials and the type of designs I'll be stitching, but I think this is going to be a very enjoyable design to work on. The verse is from a German Christmas carol that was translated into English. I've seen this one finished by other stitchers and think it's a very elegant design. I'm hoping I can finish it by Christmas!