So many things inspired the Ladies Garden Journal series, from my Grandmother's flower gardens to early 20th century periodicals, but I have always had a soft spot for Edwardian gardening journals. Every time I would see one, I would think, "How can I turn that into cross stitch?" Here is your answer! So, take a stitching walk with me through a whimsical garden and meet the flowers that live there.

Roses, a cottage garden isn't complete without them. Whether it is a border of shrub roses, a trellis of climbing roses or a finely trimmed topiary, they become the center piece. I admit that I have had issues keeping roses healthy, so I have changed to more recent cultivars of Knock-Out Roses and the newest Drift varieties. They fill my rose loving heart!

Ask your favorite needlework shop about the Ladies Garden Journal Finishing Kit, so you can turn your needle-sketches into your own gardening journal.

Stitch Count:
Sampler: 89 x 89
Stitched on 32 ct. Beige linen from Weeks Dye Works.

Floss from Classic Colorworks