Monday, October 15, 2012

The Dahlias Reign as the Rain Returns

Design - "Fall Owl"
Magazine - "Just Cross Stitch" - October 2011
Designer - Casey Bounagario
Fabric - 32 count Belfast linen
Fibers - DMC and WDW - 2 strands over 2 threads
Started - 11 October 2012
Completed - 12 October 2012

I found this same design in another JCS publication - the colors were changed and the owl renamed "Halloween Owl". I like the seasonal colors used on "Fall Owl". 
And speaking of seasonal color...

With the rains due to return Monday, my sister went down to her Dahlia Garden and cut several bouquets.

When I cut dahlias for a bouquet, I end up with something that looks like it was designed by someone who is colorblind.  My sister, on the other hand, has a very nice eye for color.  She came up with three 'cool' bouquets in whites and pinks... 

And four 'hot' bouquets.

Isn't this arrangement a celebration of all that is Autumn?

A bouquet of 'Alfred Grille'.

For drama, I love old 'Harvey Koop'.  The blooms are supposed to be mottled like the one on the left.  The plant on the right reverted back to its parent, 'Spartacus'.

Our maternal Grandmother was partial to the sweet little pom dahlias.
My sister read all of the many comments on Sunday's post - she was very pleased to see how many of you enjoyed viewing her garden.

11 comments:

Vickie said...

Oh Beth! I have never had such a sad, pathetic year for dahlias. I couldn't even comment yesterday. I am so glad though to see such beauties. Thanks for the great pics.

Barbi said...

oh my gosh!!!! The bouquets are sooooooo beautiful!!! and your finish is cute too!

stitchinrose said...

beautiful.

The Inspired Stitcher said...

Love that little owl and those flowers are amazing! Have a good week!

cucki said...

super beautiful xxx

Margaret said...

Love your owl! And the bouquets -- exquisite!

Maggee said...

Cute owl!! And as for the dahlias, both yesterday in the garden and today in vases--Exquisite! I have yet to research growing them! Time just flies by... Hugs!

Barb said...

Love the colors in that little owl! Your sister does have a great eye for color! Her bouquets are beautiful.

Chris said...

They are so beautiful!!

Carol said...

Such a cute owl, and WOW--those dahlias are stunning, Beth!! Your sister obviously has two green thumbs. My dahlias are always sickly looking and deformed. Not sure what my problem is... I never knew there were so many varieties--just love the pom ones!

Pam in IL said...

Really love that cute owl and your sister's bouquets are BEAUTIFUL!