Friday, July 9, 2010

Did You Ever...



see something on TV and think "that would make a great cross stitch chart. Or how about something in your home? I had a floral comforter that had a pattern that I thought would make a neat crewel pattern. Well, I was watching Dr. Who a couple of weeks ago and they did a show on Vincent Van Gogh. Now I'm not usually into art or paintings but they showed some that I had never seen before and I just fell in love with the colors and the style. I checked around and sure enough I found patterns for them on the Cross Stitch Collectibles site. So I just got them yesterday and it's really thrown my planning into chaos. I had decided that my next big project was going to be The Wave. Now I really want to start the Branches of Almond Blossoms. The Van Gogh has about 29 pages and The Wave about 19. Do I do The Wave first or should I start a rotation with both of them? Decisions, decisions!

8 comments:

Carol's Stitching said...

OMG the Van Gogh is gorgeous!!! I'm afraid I would have to break down and do a rotation because that is a really hard decision. I never knew Van Gogh designs had been converted to cross stitch; how neat. Have fun and I'll be looking forward to seeing what you decide.

Carolyn NC said...

They're beautiful!

GoldenAngelsWorks said...

They are beautiful.

Lainey said...

Oh wow they will both be beautiful. I think you need to toss a coin Bette..lol.

Vanessa said...

What a great find! Go for Van Gogh! I personally love the one with the boat on it! I am sure the cherry blossoms will be fantastic! Cannot wait to see what you decide. If you feel you need to start two - go for it and rotate them! Life is short!

Anonymous said...

Van Gogh is my choice too, but 29 pages is kind of scary to me. Stitch whatever makes you the happiest!

Rachel S-H said...

Those are both really gorgeous! I think i would pick the one that calls to you the most!

Karen said...

i love the almond blossoms but would never have the patience to stitch it. :)