I'm not taken with many of the Lavender and Lace designs, but I really liked the Celtic Christmas design.
I bought it pre kitted from a company called Leisure Craft Tewkesbury which included all the threads, beads and gold braid. I loved stitching it and got it framed by Edinburgh Arts and Picture Framers, where I used to get all my framed.
I had thought it was a one off but subsequently found that there are the four seasons also available. Over time I bought Spring, Summer and Autumn from Leisurecraft too.
When I went back to buy the Winter one more recently I find that although still trading Leisurecraft are no longer doing as much as they were. I am yet to find it already kitted up elsewhere, though haven't tried too hard, and have delayed buying. I will get round to buying it, but then will need to think. The thread key is in DMC and all my stash is Anchor, so the degree and intricacy of the shading will determine whether I convert or not. Fortunately Sew and So list the colours required on their website so I will be able to have a look and consider before I buy the pattern.
As if I need any more! Just succumbed to a pattern from Mirabella that I have been looking at for ages too - The Dressmakers Daughter. Lovely - even though the print is a bit small.
