Category Archives: Autumn/Early Winter

cross-point Autumn/Early Winter stitching – spice colors

COLORS FOR AUTUMN/WINTER STITCHING PART III – SPICE COLORS As October progresses to November and December, our thoughts turn to holidays. Thanksgiving, being one of the major holidays in the USA, is our day of giving thanks for all the … Continue reading

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cross-point Autumn/Early Winter stitching – Grape pattern

GRAPE with LEAF BORDER a quintessential autumn pattern from cross-point™ Celebrated in song, national symbols, historic textiles, engravings and heraldic shields, grapes are the very essence of Autumn across most of our known world. The top photo, dated 1946, at … Continue reading

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cross-point Autumn/Early Winter stitching – Classic Colors

CLASSIC COLORS FOR AUTUMN STITCHING PART II – CLASSIC  COLOR COMBINATIONS Following the riot of colors of October and early November in nature , our woodland begins to turn to warm browns, golden ocher and a few remaining peaches and … Continue reading

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cross-point Autumn/Early Winter stitching – Bright Colors

CHEERFUL COLORS FOR AUTUMN STITCHING Autumn here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a special time – a riot of colors – from scarlet and deep reds to gold, yellow, chartreuse, deep green, rust, brown, orange, all seen against a … Continue reading

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