The next two month's of The Shepherd's Year is heading your way this month.
August
This little sheep is enjoying the sunny days and green fields. He is stitched on 36 ct. Winter Moon by Zweigart using one strand over two threads.
Threads used: Classic Colorworks (CC), Gentle Art Sampler Threads (GAST) and Weeks Dye Works (WDW). A conversion to DMC is included.
CC - Blue Beadboard, Chai, Grasshopper, Weeping Willow
GAST - Shaker White, Baby Spinach, Toasted Barley
WDW - Molasses, Curry, Whitewash
Stitch count 63 x 78
and September
He's got his school banner up and is ready to root for his team! This one is stitched on 36 ct. Alcott linen by Needle & Flax using one strand over two threads.
Threads used: Classic Colorworks (CC), Gentle Art Sampler Threads (GAST) and Weeks Dye Works (WDW). A conversion to DMC is included.
CC - Poblano Pepper, Brown Hen
GAST - Dungarees, Baby Spinach, Picket Fence, Shaker White
WDW - Molasses, Seaweed
Stitch count 63 x 78
I'm Robin, the designer behind October House. You've found my blog, where I ramble on about stitching and sewing and anything else that catches my fancy!
I love quiet colors, gentle stitches and making things by hand.
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