Fern-y Scroll-y

I just love the look of this simple pattern. So earthy and natural.

I used only one color of floss, since it was variegated: DMC variegated green #94.

I did the entire pattern in stem stitch, which I am now pretty good at! But it did get a little boring. I think if I hadn't been trying to get these done for Christmas, I would have worked on a different set at the same time, one with a different stitch to keep things interesting. I wish I could remember where I found this motif. Somewhere out there on the web.

All wrapped up for presents!

I think Tallen chose this one from the basket.

Garden Supervisor

We've been very busy in the yard the past week or so. That is, in between rain storms and trying to dry out the basement!

I'll have more details and pictures soon, but for now, I'll just leave you with a picture of my gardening companion and vigilant supervisor: