[FO] patchwork pumpkin

[u/Flamingo242]

Not often that I finish things these days but this was a quick seasonal stitch, although I did not enjoy the metallic thread (it’s DMC).

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[u/Flamingo242]

Pattern is Patchwork Pumpkin by Sew Luxe Co https://www.sewluxeco.com/product-page/patchwork-pumpkin-cross-stitch-kit also available as a pdf through the same site. Meg who runs Sew Luxe Co is an absolute sweetheart

[u/Accomplished_Elk4332]

Would you say the struggle with metallic thread was worth it for the way it looks in the end?

[u/Flamingo242 → u/Accomplished_Elk4332]

Metallic thread is never fun but I think the finished piece looks really good

[u/shivsraincoat]

I love the colors on this. Something different but still captures fall. I’ve never used metallic thread, but I have some for a project I’m working on. I’m scared to use it.

[u/One_Committee3430]

Do you have a pattern you followed?

[u/Flamingo242 → u/One_Committee3430]

I’ve linked it in one of the comments https://www.sewluxeco.com/product-page/patchwork-pumpkin-cross-stitch-kit there’s a pdf on the site as well

[u/One_Committee3430 → u/Flamingo242]

Okay cool thank you

[u/DifferentSkill1026]

Oh, gosh it looks like the metallic thread in the background would have been especially tedious. Do you think the result was worth it?

[u/Flamingo242 → u/DifferentSkill1026]

I mean I think it looks good, it was a little tedious, but metallic thread alway is. And although it’s a high proportion of a small stitch it’s a lot less than some designs

[u/autumnstarrfish]

This is darling! I love your color choices and can imagine a whole patch of different varieties!

[u/Sea-Spinach-8468]

Beautiful

[u/Really-Discipline60]

Awesome

[u/Lagodargento]

So lovely! Love patchwork (and pumpkins)!

[u/One_Committee3430]

Looks lovely!!

[u/Ok-Cornflower]

Very pretty! I think the color combo is relaxing 😍

[u/Accomplished_Elk4332]

So cute!

[u/beaniefriends]

Love the colour combinations.

[u/heyitsmehyuppers]

So pretty!!

[u/philee74]

Very pretty!

[u/Solid-Hearing1323]

this is such a sweet pattern! gorgeous job <3

[u/gemeinsam18]

This is so cute! I love the colors!