Campanula.

Like your other cross-stitch designs it is simply beautiful :o)

It really looks more handsewn with the cotton thread. I have use some 30 weight cotton, called Cotty, it was originally used for the redwork style designs years ago when I was in that "stage" but I have used it for some cross stitch also. I only have a few colors as it is not as easily available. I have used some "thin" cotton embroidery thread from Coats, it worked nicely but again not available in many color choices.
So many of the fabric shops are closing it is not easy to locate these supplies, have to go online and pay a lot more.

Linda V

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by mops 17 Mar 2013

That's my problem too: only a few colours from before the ark and no way to buy new ones in the shops - they all sell rayon and polyester (and quite often one or the other and not both).

very nice colour detail.. thanks

looks cheerful hugs

The thread is a nice choice. It fills the crosses better than the embroidery thread does.

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by mops 17 Mar 2013

It is embroidery thread, 60w, so even thinner than my usual 40w Madeira, but the cotton
has a matter finish, although the darkest of the 3 blues has more shine to it than the others.

beautiful!

Lovely work. I am so enjoying seeing all the designs that you are creating

So pretty. You are developing quite the pretty garden.

ziet er weer heel mooi uit,wens je een fijne zaterdagavond
Lgr.Lammy

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by mops 16 Mar 2013

Dank je. Jij ook een prettig weekend.

Very pretty and nice color

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by mops 16 Mar 2013

Thank you.

If we can't have a beautiful garden outside, we can always make one for ourselves inside.
Beautiful work -- again! I love your indoor garden!

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by mops 16 Mar 2013

Thank you.

Beautiful! I think I've looked at each x. I'll be back to look again. I think about my old stash of xstitch supplies and wonder what to do. I do still like the feel of needle and thread in my hand. Thanks again for sharing what you do.

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by mops 16 Mar 2013

I've started hand embroidery again as I too like the feel of linen and thread. And I've been knitting and crocheting - can do that without looking too much at what I'm doing. But it's great fun to design these flowers - and I can use the jpg as chart for hand embroider should I feel like it.

another lovey flower

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by mops 16 Mar 2013

Thank you.

you are into it now 8-) your flower collection growing with beautiful designs, wish it would do that in the garden outside

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by mops 16 Mar 2013

Thank you. Wish I could do that as well, only the snowdrops are thriving at the moment.

it is lovely Martine & I am longing for the spring blooms & warmer weather, hugs Loralye

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by mops 16 Mar 2013

Thank you.

Another lovely design. I'm hoping to find some nice cotton thread at the Sewing For Pleasure show next week.

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by mops 16 Mar 2013

Thanks. I hope you'll find nice cotton thread there, it is very hard to find some here, it's all polyester and rayon nowadays.

It's beautiful. You are creating quite a lovely collection. Can't wait to see what you design next. Do you get your inspiration from your own gardens?

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by mops 16 Mar 2013

More from the bareness of the garden - so I search my spring photos to comfort myself :)